Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Canada a “Major Priority” for Starlink Satellite Internet Says Elon Musk
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk declared his love for Canada this afternoon, after emphasizing his upcoming Starlink satellite internet service would be a priority in the Great White North. Responding to journalist Peter Nowak sharing his article about Starlink in the Toronto Star, Musk replied on Twitter, "Canada is a major priority for Starlink!"...
Tesla Makes it into J.D. Power Car Quality Study for the First Time
Today J.D. Power released its 2020 Initial Quality Study for new vehicles and for the first time, Tesla was profiled. However, looking at the chart, Tesla came in at the very bottom of rankings. Why? “Unlike other manufacturers, Tesla doesn’t grant us permission to survey its owners in 15 states where it is required,” said Doug Betts,...
Tesla Model Y Long Range Reviewed by Car and Driver
Car and Driver remains a longstanding trusted source in the world of automobile reviews. With a wealth of knowledge on a wide range of cars, consumers place their faith in the publication for comprehensive perspectives on the latest automobiles. In a new review, Car and Driver takes a deep dive into the Tesla Model Y. […]
Tesla Model Y Owner Asks If the Car is Worth $68,000 or Not [VIDEO]
image via Ben Sullins on YouTube The Tesla Model Y has experienced some recent hiccups in production and in the marketplace. As a result, many people are beginning to question the electric vehicle’s worth. However, despite some problems as of late, the Model Y received widely favorable reviews upon its launch in March 2020. In […]
U.S. Investigates Tesla Model S Touchscreen Failures
Tesla experienced some problems with a batch of Model S vehicles this week. While the Model S has been out of the spotlight for the company as of late, a new report shows some concerning issues with some touchscreens. As a result, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into the issue. […]
More Tesla Superchargers Open in Illinois, North Dakota, Virginia [LIST]
The Tesla Supercharger network continues to expand and recent openings have taken place in Illinois, North Dakota and Virginia in the United States. Check out the new Tesla Superchargers now live below, according to Supercharge.info: Flossmore, Illinois Supercharger Meijer - 3800 Vollmer Road 8 Superchargers, available 24/7, up to 250kW Gilman, Illinois Supercharger K &...
Tesla Offers Free Supercharging for Inventory Model 3 Purchases Until June 30: Report
The second quarter of 2020 is coming to a close for the electric vehicle titan Tesla Inc. While their Q1 Earnings Report shared mostly positive news, the company is scrambling to complete the second quarter of the year with similar success. As a result, they are making some moves to entice customers into buying inventory […]
Tesla Invests in Giga Press Casting Machine for Model Y Production
image via Automotive Engineering Tesla Inc. is certainly known for its innovation within the software systems in its electric vehicles. However, the company also continues to innovate within the realm of vehicle production as well. Whether you’re looking at their top-notch safety ratings, or their battery technology, the company makes strides to improve all aspects […]
Tesla Model 3 Roof Strength Applauded in Rollover Collision for Saving Lives
image via Yan Chang on Twitter Tesla vehicles have a prescient autopilot system and a plethora of safety features. Even so, Tesla vehicles are just as prone to accidents as any other vehicle. However, similar to many other aspects of their engineering, Tesla vehicles carry a number of features that protect passengers in the event […]
Apple Maps in iOS 14 Brings EV Routing, Support for Ford and BMW to Start
Apple today held its annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC), where the company previews the next versions of its mobile and desktop operating systems. With iOS 14, the next version of the smartphone operating system for iPhone coming this fall, users will get a new version of Apple Maps that will support EV routing, reports iPhone...
Tesla Rear Cross Traffic Warnings Being Considered Says Elon Musk
image via Tesla After much discussion and deliberation, electric car maker Tesla finally settled on a new date for its monumental Battery Day event. The event, originally scheduled for the start of summer, has been postponed a few times due to concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak. Battery Day’s adjusted date wouldn’t mark the first […]
Jay Leno’s Garage Explores the Tesla Model Y [VIDEO]
image via Jay Leno’s Garage Jay Leno and Tesla have a noted history together. When the electric vehicle maker launched the original Roadster years ago, Leno was there to get all the details. Just a few months ago the television host and automobile lover even took the new Tesla Cybertruck for a spin. Now, in […]
Compared: Honda CR-V vs Tesla Model Y [VIDEO]
image via EV Dave Tesla’s newest electric vehicle, the Model Y, received positive attention upon its release just a few months ago. But with so many similar compact sport utility vehicles on the market, is it really the best option for drivers? A new YouTube comparison video from EV Dave pits the Honda CRV against […]
Telsa Reduces Price of Basic Autopilot to $2,000 USD via In-App Purchase
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced basic Autopilot has now lowered in price via in-app purchase in the company’s mobile app. Previously priced at $3,000 USD, basic Autopilot includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer. Previously, these features were not available in older Teslas but later became included in today’s models, a change made last April....
Tutorial: How to Get Maximum Range in the Tesla Model Y
With so many options and features available on Tesla’s newest vehicle, our tutorial series dives into the specifics one by one. We all know the Tesla Model Y boasts an impressive maximum range. However, if you’re not driving the vehicle properly, then it’s difficult to achieve the maximum range. In this week’s tutorial, we’ll take […]