Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

France has officially decided not to approve Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in its current state, citing significant safety concerns. The announcement was made by French Minister of Transportation Philippe Tabarot, who explained that the safety trade-offs are not yet sufficient to allow the technology on public roads. According to French officials, key issues include […]

Tesla has officially detailed its major 2026 Summer Release software update, introducing expanded Grok AI voice controls, navigation improvements, and new mobile app features. Here’s what’s new in the 2026 Summer software update: Expanded Grok AI Commands Grok can now execute direct vehicle functions instead of just answering conversational questions. Drivers can use Grok to […]

Tesla has started broadening the release of its Full Self-Driving v14 Lite software for older vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 computers across Canada and the United States. The latest deployment, labeled as software update 2026.20.6.10, brings updated driving behaviors to millions of drivers who have been waiting for feature parity with newer models. Tesla head […]

Tesla pushed a new FSD v14 Lite build out to early testers last night, and Tesla AI head Ashok Elluswamy just confirmed moments ago this is likely the version going out broadly to older AI3 hardware vehicles. Sharing an owner’s review of the update, Elluswamy wrote, “FSD v14 Lite (for Tesla AI3 hardware vehicles) review. […]

SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 23, for the thirteenth flight test of its massive Starship rocket. The 90-minute launch window opens at 5:45 p.m. CT (2:45 p.m. PT) from the company’s Starbase facility, with a live webcast beginning roughly 30 minutes before liftoff. The upcoming launch comes after SpaceX stood down from an earlier attempt […]

Tesla has expanded its lifestyle lineup with a new product aimed at the youngest fans of the electric automaker. The company officially launched the Balance Bike for Kids on its online store yesterday, targeting children between the ages of two and five. Priced at $225 USD, the new trainer bike is built around a lightweight […]

Tesla vehicles running Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software have officially driven more than 12 billion cumulative miles globally. The milestone comes just a little over a month after the fleet surpassed the 11 billion mile mark on June 9, showing a rapid acceleration in data collection. According to community tracking data and updates shared on X, […]

If you run Starlink on your RV, boat, or road trip rig, SpaceX just reworked its roaming rules, and there’s a change worth understanding before your next trip out of the country. The company is now bundling countries into shared regions, which quietly expands where you can travel without eating into your roaming allowance. That’s […]

Before astronauts set foot on the lunar surface in 2028, NASA is planning a massive practise run in Earth’s orbit. Slated for 2027, the Artemis III demo mission will test how well commercial landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin link up with NASA’s Orion spacecraft. It is a critical step to ensure everyone stays safe […]

Tesla owners in the Netherlands, Estonia, Belgium, Lithuania, and Denmark have officially surpassed 50 million kilometres—roughly 31 million miles—driven using Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, as announced by the company on Monday. This achievement is particularly impressive given that these countries only began approving the technology in April 2026, starting with the Netherlands and quickly expanding […]

California is introducing a new program later this summer that will allow first-time electric vehicle buyers to get an immediate discount at the dealership. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 168 into law on Monday, establishing the MyFirstEV program. The initiative provides a $3,500 upfront rebate on new electric vehicles with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price […]

Tesla has begun the rollout of software update 2026.20.6.6, which brings an update for Full Self-Driving (Supervised), introducing v14.3.5 for Hardware 4 (HW4/AI4) vehicles. This release adds a highly anticipated feature for owners: the ability to access a Camera Preview at any time. By navigating to Controls > Service > Camera Preview, drivers can now […]

SpaceX is gearing up for the 13th flight test of its massive Starship rocket, with a launch scheduled as early as Thursday, July 16, 2026. The 90-minute launch window is set to open at 5:45 p.m. Central Time from the company’s launch site. This upcoming mission introduces a major upgrade for the program. For the […]

Tesla has posted a time-lapse showing the full teardown of the original Model S and Model X assembly line at its Fremont factory in California, and the crew cleared the space in just 46 days. It’s the end of an era. The line built the two cars that turned Tesla from a struggling startup into […]

Tesla has officially started rolling out its Full Self-Driving software v14 Lite in South Korea, bringing a localized version of its driver-assist technology to owners in the country. The automaker announced that the software update, known as Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14 Lite, is launching through a gradual, sequential release. Drivers might not see the update […]