Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Confirms FSD Subscription for Canada in ‘Coming Weeks’

Back in February, Rohan Patel, Tesla’s Vice President, Public Policy and Business Development, gave an update on Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions for Canada, saying he was looking into the matter. This morning, Patel gave an update, to say FSD subscriptions will be coming to Canada “in the coming weeks.” “Elon approved this Canada update and […]

Tesla to Increase Price of Model Y in Canada on March 15

Tesla has announced it will increase the price of its Model Y in Canada, beginning on March 15, 2024. According to a headline ticker on its website, Tesla says “Price Increase” and mentions, “New Model Y RWD and Long Range AWD prices will increase by $1,000 on March 15, 2024.” Back in February, Tesla lowered […]

Rivian R2 Reservations Surpass 68,000 in Less than 24 Hours

Yesterday, Rivian unveiled the next electric line up in its pipeline, the new R2, alongside the R3 and R3X. In less than 24 hours, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said on Friday that over 68,000 R2 reservations have taken place. Customers are able to reserve by placing a refundable $100 US ($150 CAD) deposit. “Overwhelmed by […]

Tesla Model 3 ‘Ludicrous’ Spotted Near German Racetrack

We have some more pictures of the upcoming Tesla Model 3 ‘Ludicrous’, this time spotted in Germany, after previously being spotted in Spain. A Model 3 ‘Ludicrous’ in a camoflauge wrap was shared by @CYBRTRK420 on X, taken by a follower. This Model 3 was spotted driving and charging at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife Supercharger. “The Nürburgring-Nordschleife […]

Rivian Reveals R3 and R3X Compact SUVs

Rivian R3 Rivian wasn’t done today by just revealing the R2, but it also unveiled the R3 and R3X, smaller versions of the former. “R2 is just the beginning. Say hello to R3,” said Rivian. Check out photos below: But Rivian wasn’t done there. The R3X was revealed as well. “We designed R3X for maximum […]

Tesla to Withdraw from Australia’s Major Auto Lobby

Tesla has claimed the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) of making false and misleading public statements about the impact of the Australian Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES) on vehicle prices. In a detailed letter dated March 7, 2024 to Tony Weber, CEO of the FCAI, Tesla outlines several key allegations against the industry […]

Tesla Addresses Arson at Giga Berlin, Highlights Sustainability Efforts

Tesla’s Senior Director of Policy and Business Development, Rohan Patel, responded on Wednesday to an arson attack at the Giga Berlin-Brandenburg factory that happened yesterday, emphasizing the facility’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement. In a post on X, Patel shared insights provided by the Giga Berlin team, underscoring Tesla’s mission and the factory’s environmental […]

Tesla Launches New Cybertruck Accessories for Storage

Tesla has launched new accessories designed specifically for the Cybertruck when it comes to storage. The first of these accessories is the Cybertruck Vault Cargo Bins, priced at $225 for a set of three. These waterproof bins are crafted to fit perfectly into the bed grooves of the Cybertruck, ensuring they remain secure and do […]

Tesla Apple Watch App to Unlock Doors? Elon Musk Says ‘Sure’

Tesla’s mobile app supports iOS and Android, but we have yet to gain a native Apple Watch app directly from the company for unlocking and locking doors. But that might change soon, according to a recent reply from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. A Tesla owner ‘Danielle’ said earlier this month, “well it finally happened. my […]

NJ Police Uncover Stolen SpaceX Starlink Terminals Worth $400,000

In Mercer County, New Jersey, police have made a significant breakthrough in a high-tech theft case. They announced the recovery of a substantial number of SpaceX Starlink terminals, purchased illegally using stolen credit cards. The suspect, operating in Lawrence Township, managed to acquire 675 Starlink kits, valued at around $400,000 USD. So far, only about […]

Tesla Execs to Chat About New Model 3 on March 7 Livestream

Want to know more about Tesla’s newest “reengineered” Model 3? Well you’ll get to hear about this car right from the source, as the company’s Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, and VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, will be talking about the new car on March 7 at 2pm PDT. Tesla announced on Tuesday this […]

Tesla Model Y Dominates EV Market in Norway with 92% Share

February witnessed a remarkable surge in plug-in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Norway, capturing a 92.1% market share, a significant increase from 90.1% year-on-year. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone accounted for over 90% for the second consecutive month. Despite these high numbers, the overall auto volume in Norway remained low, with just 7,380 units sold. […]

Tesla Cybertruck Hits Beverly Hills Hotel Sign; Wasn’t the Valet

A Tesla Cybertruck crashed into the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel sign on early Monday, and it was falsely claimed that it had been the valet that crashed it. But that was totally false, as one can never truly believe what is shared on the internet. User @jackdidthatt said, “@elonmusk the beverly hills hotel valet just […]

Jay Leno’s Garage Reviews 2024 Tesla Model 3

Car buff Jay Leno has gone hands-on with Tesla’s reengineered Model 3, reviewing the car alongside the company’s head engineer, Lars Moravy, and head designer, Franz von Holzhausen. These executives previously joined Leno in the latter’s hands-on with Cybertruck. The executives detail the new changes in the new Model 3, including its exterior design update […]

Tesla Model S Plaid vs 200mph F1 Drone: Drag Race

Who would win if a Tesla Model S Plaid takes on the world’s fastest camera drone in a drag race? Well, YouTube channel carwow and host Mat Watson answered the call of what we were asking for (not really but it makes for a fun video). The camera drone, specially engineered by Red Bull to […]