Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla is moving forward with infrastructure for its autonomous fleet, filing pre-permits for large-scale charging sites in the Phoenix East Valley. According to documents discovered by MarcoRP, the electric car maker is planning to build dozens of chargers that will be closed to the general public. Dedicated Hub in Chandler The primary filing involves an […]

Tesla has issued a fresh look at the integrated safety measures that activate immediately following a serious collision. While many focus on crash prevention, these “post-event” features are designed to safeguard occupants and first responders during the critical moments after a car comes to a stop. Visual and Communication Alerts Upon detecting a major impact […]

New data reveals that switching to Tesla electric vehicles could save police departments tens of thousands of dollars per vehicle. According to an analysis by UP.FIT, the company that specializes in outfitting Teslas for duty, the cost to operate these EVs is roughly four times lower than traditional gas-powered cruisers over a five-year period. The […]

Tesla has officially enabled a new “Order While En Route” feature for its retro-futuristic Hollywood Diner, making it possible for meals to be ready exactly when drivers pull into their Supercharger stall. The company confirmed the rollout on April 16, following months of testing at the Santa Monica Boulevard location in West Hollywood. The feature […]

Tesla has hit a major production milestone at Giga Texas, with the first fleet of purpose-built Cybercabs appearing at the factory’s outbound lot. According to drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer, who monitors the facility daily, roughly 14 Cybercabs were spotted on April 17, 2026. Notably, these vehicles were produced without steering wheels, marking a massive shift […]

A Delaware court has thrown out three lawsuits against Tesla and Elon Musk, saying they need to be refiled in Texas instead. The ruling came down on April 13 from the Delaware Court of Chancery. It all comes down to a rule Tesla put in place in 2024 when it moved its official home state […]

A man with ALS speaks using only his thoughts. A quadriplegic father controls a robotic arm well enough to gesture again. A non-verbal patient moves a computer cursor with his mind for the first time and calls it miraculous. Elon Musk’s Neuralink released a video today featuring clinical trial participants describing in their own words […]

Tesla appears to have filed a patent for a new robotic hand, offering the clearest look yet at how the company plans to engineer the fingers and wrist of its Optimus humanoid robot. The international patent, published today and titled “Mechanically Actuated Robotic Hand,” describes a five-fingered hand controlled by a network of cables running […]

Tesla recently launched its first true V4 Supercharger station in Redwood City, California. A new video from David Moss highlights the advanced hardware, which features significantly faster charging capabilities and a dedicated payment terminal that eliminates the need for the Tesla mobile app. The Redwood City site features V4 units capable of delivering up to […]

Tesla has begun rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14.3.1 (via software version 2026.2.9.7), a targeted point release that builds on the major architectural changes introduced just over a week ago (Tesla AI team is working overtime yet again). While the formal release notes remain identical to v14.3, early data and driver reports reveal critical refinements […]

Tesla has officially launched Safety Score v3.0, introducing a major update that rewards owners for using the company’s advanced driver assistance software. Under the new version, every mile driven with FSD Supervised enabled will automatically receive a perfect score of 100. This change is designed to help drivers maintain a higher average safety score over […]

A growing group of Tesla owners across Europe is mobilizing against the electric vehicle maker, alleging that the company has failed to deliver the Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities promised for vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3). The initiative, known as “HW3 Claim,” has already gathered hundreds of verified participants. The dispute comes as the Dutch […]

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (SVV) is hitting the brakes on any immediate hopes for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised in Norway, following a landmark approval in the Netherlands. In a statement provided to Svenn Petter, the SVV confirmed that while the Dutch vehicle authority (RDW) has granted a national approval, Norway is taking a […]

Amazon is making a massive move into the final frontier by acquiring satellite operator Globalstar in a deal worth roughly $11.6 billion. The agreement essentially merges Globalstar’s assets into Amazon’s Leo satellite network, which was recently rebranded from Project Kuiper. This isn’t just about providing faster internet for homes; it is a direct play for […]

The first batch of updated 2026 Tesla Model Y units has started arriving at delivery centers in China, sporting a fresh look both inside and out. Social media footage shared by @tslaming offers a detailed walkthrough of the changes as the electric SUVs hit the ground. The most noticeable exterior update is the addition of […]