Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Bringing Partial Staff Back in California

Tesla Inc. plans to bring some of its staff back to production facilities in Fremont, California. Due to the shelter in place orders put in place earlier in the coronavirus outbreak, Tesla had to shut down operations. As a result, the company ceased many core manufacturing services, sending hundreds of employees home. Now, due to […]

Tesla Calling Canadians About Upcoming Model Y Deliveries

Local Tesla sales centres in Canada continue to call Canadians about upcoming Model Y deliveries. Earlier this morning, William E. shared on Facebook he received a call from the Tesla sales centre in Calgary. The company informed him he would be the first Model Y owner in Alberta, with his red Dual Motor All-Wheel-Drive model....

Elon Musk Hints At Possible Update on Tesla Semi and Roadster

It’s been a while since Tesla Inc. provided the public with statements about some of their upcoming vehicles. Sure, there are plenty of stories about the Model Y and the Cybertruck. However, other upcoming Tesla products such as Tesla Semi and the new Tesla Roadster receive far less attention. As one person on Twitter noticed […]

Elon Musk Teases Information About Potential Cybertruck Factory Location

Speculation over the location of the new Tesla Cybertruck factory continues to confound Tesla enthusiasts. There have been some unique suggestions thus far. Earlier in the year, Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk tweeted to suggest the factory might be located in the central US. Some unconventional bid proposals from various US cities have further mystified […]

An In-Depth Look at Tesla Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control [VIDEO]

Tesla released a new update last week. While many minor tweaks were introduced with update 2020.12.6, one feature attracted more attention than others. The new beta test version of Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control has Tesla drivers curious. A new video from i1Tesla takes an in-depth look at the new Tesla Autopilot feature. As […]

New Video Discusses Overlooked Electric Vehicle Advantages

Electric vehicles offered by companies such as Tesla Inc. and Polestar bring a number of advantages to the transportation space. Whether you’re considering environmental effects or consumer benefits, the differences between electric vehicles and gas vehicles are numerous. In a new video, Torque News takes a look at some overlooked advantages to electric vehicles. As […]

Apple Rejecting New Third Party Tesla Apps from App Store

image via Twitter According to one software engineer on Twitter, Apple is blocking new third party Tesla apps from the app store. A new Twitter thread from Rody Davis walks viewers through the struggles associated with trying to get a new third party Tesla app approved by Apple. After over a year of appeals @apple […]

2021 Polestar 2 Pricing Announced: $59,900 Starting in the U.S.

image via Car and Driver While the electric vehicle landscape in the United States and elsewhere has been dominated by Tesla Inc. lately, there’s a new competitor coming this summer. The Polestar 2 is set to roll out in the U.S. in summer 2020. A recent press release from Polestar USA provides some details on […]

How Close is SpaceX Starlink to Launching Internet Service?

image via SpaceX On April 22nd, 2020, the SpaceX team logged a successful launch of their Starlink. What is the mission of Starlink? Well, it’s quite straightforward, yet still complex in its execution. SpaceX Starlink aims to provide internet access to people all over the world. If successful, the project would make internet available to […]

Canadian Tesla Model Y Deliveries are Still on Schedule for Mid-2020

The coronavirus outbreak in North America and elsewhere has certainly affected Tesla Inc.’s production capacities. Earlier in March, the electric vehicle manufacturer had to shut down its production facility in Fremont, California. They also furloughed a substantial number of contractors in Nevada. However, for Canadian buyers of the Tesla Model Y, it looks as though […]

What’s Inside the Tesla Model Y Wireless Charger? [VIDEO]

Of course the new Tesla Model Y interior has lots to offer drivers. The sleek design and impressive performance are certainly positive attributes. But the interior of the vehicle also has a fair bit of perks. One such perk is the wireless charging capabilities. In a new video from i1Tesla, viewers get a closer view […]

Tesla Model S Performance Receives Updated 0-60 mph Figure

The Tesla Model S Performance received some recent changes to its initial 0-60 mph estimates. On a new update found on Tesla’s website, the new 0-60 mph speed for the Tesla Model S Performance has been changed to 2.3 seconds. As seen on Tesla’s website, the figure remains quite impressive for the electric vehicle. In […]