Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Google is rolling out a significant update to Maps that aims to eliminate range anxiety for electric vehicle (EV) owners. The tech giant is bringing its AI-powered charging features to over 350 car models that support Android Auto, allowing drivers to see real-time battery predictions and charging stop recommendations. By integrating specific vehicle details such […]

SpaceX is looking to expand its wireless footprint as Starlink appears on the list of potential bidders for the FCC’s upcoming AWS-3 spectrum auction. According to industry analysis from Mike Dano at Ookla (via PC Mag), the satellite giant is among several major players interested in the airwaves scheduled to go under the hammer on […]

Elon Musk has signaled that Tesla will take on a surprising barrier to family growth by addressing the difficulty of fitting three car seats in a standard vehicle. The Tesla CEO responded to discussion on X by stating that the company “should solve this” issue after being presented with research suggesting that car seat laws […]

Tesla has updated its Rider Terms of Service and related policies, officially lowering the minimum age for passengers from 13 down to 8 years old when riding in a Robotaxi. Under the new rules, all riders between the ages of 8 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or an authorized adult […]

New data from AI-powered insurer Lemonade reveals a massive shift in how Tesla owners use Full Self-Driving (FSD). According to Shai Wininger, co-founder and president of Lemonade, the company’s customers are increasingly handing over the steering wheel to the software. The data highlights a growing confidence in the technology, which has seen a surge in […]

Elon Musk is planning to break the standard Wall Street playbook by reserving up to 30% of the SpaceX initial public offering for individual investors. According to a report from Reuters, this retail allocation is at least three times larger than what is typically offered during a major stock market debut. Musk is reportedly leaning […]

Israeli Minister of Transport Miri Regev has sparked significant excitement among local Tesla owners by posting “Coming soon…” on X. Her post was a quote-tweet of Elon Musk’s recent call for drivers to test out the supervised version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This brief message is the strongest indication yet that the Ministry […]

There are currently 18 Starship spacecraft in various stages of construction across the massive SpaceX factory floor in Starbase, Texas. Some remain stainless-steel barrels measuring nearly 30 feet across, while others are already outfitted with tapered nosecones, ready to be stacked atop first-stage boosters. These 40-story rockets represent the next leap in power for NASA’s […]

Tesla has officially introduced its new Folding Unit (FU) Superchargers, a radical redesign of its charging infrastructure aimed at doubling deployment speed while slashing costs by more than 20 per cent. The new system pairs Tesla’s high-power V4 cabinets with a modular, transport-friendly design that simplifies the entire installation process. Max de Zegher, Tesla’s Director […]

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is moving fast to go public, with plans to file its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus with regulators as soon as this week or next. According to a report from The Information, the confidential filing moves the rocket and telecom giant closer to a June listing on the stock market. The IPO […]

Sony and Honda have officially halted the development of their joint electric vehicle brand, AFEELA. The partnership, known as Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), was formed in 2022 to merge Sony’s software and entertainment expertise with Honda’s manufacturing experience. The project hit a wall after Honda recently shifted its overall EV strategy. Because Honda is no […]

SpaceX is pushing to make Starlink internet much faster by asking regulators for permission to use additional radio frequencies. A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shows the company wants to open up new bands to help balance out the “4:1 imbalance” between download and upload speeds. Currently, most Starlink users see upload […]

Tesla has officially announced that the 2026 Cybertruck has achieved a rare safety milestone, becoming the only pickup truck to hold both the highest industry and federal safety honours simultaneously. The announcement comes as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its 2026 results, where the Cybertruck emerged as a leader in a category […]

Jay Leno took his show outside the garage this week for a vehicle far too massive to fit inside his usual studio: the all-electric Tesla Semi. Joined by Tesla’s Director of Styling, Franz von Holzhausen, and Semi Program Director, Dan Priestley, Leno put the long-range model to the test to see if battery power can […]

Tesla is proving the critics wrong by winning over the most important group in the transportation industry: the drivers themselves. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, truckers who have tested the Tesla Semi are praising its innovative design and performance, marking a significant shift in an industry traditionally hesitant to embrace electric […]