Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has expanded the rollout of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.3.3 software to a larger wave of vehicle owners in Australia and New Zealand. The latest update, arriving as part of software version 2026.16.6, marks the fourth major batch of drivers in the region to receive the advanced driver-assist features. Local owners began noticing the […]

Tesla has officially expanded its autonomous ride-hailing Robotaxi network to Florida. The company announced the rollout on X, declaring that its self-driving vehicles are now active on the streets of Miami. The official announcement shared on X read, “¿Qué lo que Miami? Robotaxi now available in Miami” and included a map outlining the initial launch […]

Tesla has released its production and delivery numbers for the second quarter of 2026, showing steady momentum across both its automotive and energy divisions. The Texas-based electric automaker managed to hand over a massive volume of vehicles to customers worldwide over the last three months. During the second quarter, Tesla manufactured 451,758 vehicles and successfully […]

Tesla has officially started deploying its highly anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised v14 Lite update to early-access customers driving older vehicles. The software release, identified as version 2026.20.5.1, brings advanced driving capabilities to cars equipped with the company’s AI3 computer, also known as Hardware 3. The update arrives after a 14-month wait for owners of […]

Tesla has launched a comprehensive new information campaign aimed at tearing down the most persistent myths surrounding electric vehicle ownership. Through a detailed breakdown shared by the official Tesla Charging account, the automaker addressed consumer anxieties regarding battery degradation, charging speeds, and long-distance travel. One of the biggest hurdles for hesitant buyers is the fear […]

Tesla has shared a glimpse of its Semi truck undergoing intense winter trials, navigating slick, frozen roads in Alaska. Video footage posted by Dan Priestley, Tesla’s Director of Semi Truck Engineering, shows the all-electric Class 8 truck accelerating and maintaining control despite experiencing dramatic slides on the ice. The demonstration highlights Tesla’s in-house Vehicle Dynamics […]

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have secured the top two positions on the annual Cars.com American-Made Index for 2026. This milestone marks the sixth consecutive year that Tesla has claimed the crown for manufacturing the most domestically produced vehicles on the market. Cars.com evaluates vehicles using five main criteria, including the final assembly […]

Polestar says the Trump administration is forcing it to stop selling vehicles in the US starting with the 2027 model year, the latest move in Washington’s crackdown on Chinese-linked cars, Reuters reports. Polestar’s stock dropped 6.3 per cent on the Nasdaq Thursday after the news broke. According to Reuters, the Commerce Department denied Polestar authorization […]

Tesla just added a couple of new organizers to its Model Y accessory lineup, both aimed at making the most of the car’s trunk and sub-trunk space. The first is the Model Y Expandable Trunk Organizer, priced at $245. It’s built to sit securely in the trunk and comes with four expandable bins, two of […]

Tokyo is currently the cheapest place in the world to buy a new Tesla, thanks to a massive combination of newly updated government subsidies. Tesla Japan announced that residents living in the capital city can now qualify for up to 1.97 million yen in total electric vehicle incentives. The substantial savings stem from stacking national […]

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its latest vehicle safety ratings, and Tesla’s Cybertruck has taken the top spot in the pickup category. The fully electric truck is the only pickup model to achieve the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award under the updated safety standards. During the evaluation, the electric vehicle successfully […]

SpaceX has successfully launched its highly anticipated Starfall Demo mission, marking the debut of a brand new uncrewed cargo reentry capsule designed to change how materials are manufactured in space and returned to Earth. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 6:53 […]

Tesla executives are pushing back hard against a Business Insider report on a high-speed crash, with both Elon Musk and Autopilot director Ashok Elluswamy saying the data points to driver error, not the software. The controversy kicked off after online commentators flagged the outlet’s coverage of a serious crash in a residential neighbourhood, with the […]

Tesla is gearing up for robotaxi service in Las Vegas, and more of the gold-colored Cybercabs built for the job have been spotted around Southern Nevada, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The company has applied for an autonomous vehicle network permit with the Nevada Transportation Authority. If approved, it would let Tesla run commercial […]

Tesla just filed a new trademark application for the phrase “Amazing Abundance” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The application, filed under serial number 99894747, went in on June 19, 2026. Right now it’s just listed as live and pending, meaning it still needs to get assigned to an examining attorney before anything moves […]