Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla recently stopped taking custom orders for the Model S and Model X, marking a major shift as the company winds down production of its original flagship vehicles. Prospective buyers are now restricted to existing inventory, which has seen a steep price increase of $15,000 across all remaining models (via @SawyerMerritt). The decision follows CEO […]

SpaceX is accusing Amazon of putting other spacecraft at risk by dropping its Kuiper satellites into the wrong part of space. In a letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission on April 1, SpaceX claimed that Amazon has been launching its satellites 50 to 90 kilometres higher than what was originally approved. According to the […]

Tesla is expanding its lineup across Asia with the expanded launch of the Model Y L, a long-wheelbase version of its popular electric SUV. After a successful debut in China and Singapore, the new variant arrived in showrooms across Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia this week, joining Australia and New Zealand. The Model Y L […]

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is setting its sights on a historic $2 trillion valuation as it prepares for what could be the largest stock market debut ever. Sources familiar with the situation told Bloomberg that the company and its advisers are now pitching this massive figure to potential investors ahead of meetings scheduled for the coming […]

Tesla’s sales in Europe have taken a sharp turn upward, with new registrations tripling in France and more than doubling across Nordic countries in March. The surge marks a significant recovery for the world’s most valuable automaker after a challenging 2025 that saw the company lose nearly half of its European market share to rising […]

Tesla is significantly expanding its footprint in Sweden, with 244 new Supercharger stalls now prepared to be energized. The move comes as the automaker continues to push for critical infrastructure growth to support the country’s transition to electric vehicles. The expansion is particularly notable given the ongoing labor challenges in the region. For over two […]

Tesla kicked off the 2026 fiscal year with a solid showing this morning, reporting a year-over-year increase in both production and deliveries. Despite a challenging global market for EVs, the company managed to deliver 358,023 vehicles in the first three months of the year, representing a healthy 6.3% growth compared to the first quarter of […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that while the third generation of the Optimus humanoid robot is officially mobile, the public will have to wait a little longer for its grand unveiling. Addressing the missed first-quarter deadline for the reveal, Musk provided a brief update on the status of the project late on March 31. […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on April 1 (this can’t be a cruel April Fools Day joke!) that the company has begun internal testing for the highly anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14.3. According to Musk, the software is already being used by Tesla staff to iron out any remaining bugs before it reaches the […]

A massive wave of off-lease electric vehicles is set to hit the used-car market in 2026, a direct result of a leasing surge fueled by now-expired federal tax credits. According to data from Automotive News and Experian, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were the most leased electric vehicles in 2025, anchoring a trend […]

Tesla has cemented its position as the undisputed leader of the Norwegian automotive market, sweeping the top two spots for both March and the first quarter of 2026. According to recent registration data, the Model Y remains the country’s most popular vehicle by a significant margin. In March 2026 alone, Tesla registered 4,271 Model Y […]

Canadian Tesla buyers who jumped on the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) this month are facing a major reality check as delivery timelines explode. What started as a promised four-to-six-week wait has rapidly shifted into a mid-summer arrival for many. The most dramatic shifts are hitting those who ordered in mid-to-late March. One buyer in […]

Delta Air Lines and Amazon have reached a major agreement to bring Amazon Leo satellite technology to hundreds of aircraft. The rollout is scheduled to begin in 2028 with an initial installation on 500 planes, marking a significant expansion of the partnership between the two companies. The companies announced on Tuesday the service will provide […]

Tesla’s Giga Texas factory has entered a scheduled production shutdown this week, as the facility undergoes critical line upgrades and maintenance in preparation for a massive expansion of its vehicle lineup next month. The pause, which affects both Model Y and Cybertruck assembly lines, is expected to last through most of next week. According to […]

On a beautiful February day in San Diego County, a 93-year-old grandmother proved that age is just a number when you have the right technology behind the wheel. In a heartwarming video shared by Dan Doyle’s Family Channel, the centenarian-to-be took her brand-new Tesla Model Y equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) for a spin, demonstrating […]