Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Image credit: TOSCV on X The Tesla Owners of Santa Clarita Valley achieved a new record for the largest gathering of Cybertrucks outside of Tesla’s own events. On Saturday, they managed to assemble nine of these futuristic trucks, marking a significant milestone for the Tesla community. We did it! We officially broke the record for […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck has started a tour in China, showing up a bunch of cities. While the Cybertruck is only delivering right now for customers in the U.S., this tour is drawing a lot of interest into Tesla’s other vehicles as well. Tesla shared some photos of Cybertruck in Chongqing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Chengdu and […]

Tesla is currently the weakest stock on the Nasdaq 100 this year, facing slowing growth and shrinking profits. However, David Baron, a fund manager, is betting on a significant turnaround for Elon Musk’s company. Baron, managing the Baron Focused Growth Fund, is placing his confidence in Musk to navigate Tesla through these challenges. “While he […]

Honda has announced the upcoming launch of its all-new 2024 Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SUV, set to arrive in dealerships in March. The Prologue stands out with a best-in-class standard EPA range rating of 296 miles on a full charge, blending Honda’s renowned fun-to-drive dynamics with advanced technology and spacious interiors. The 2024 Honda […]

Porsche has officially launched its second all-electric model, the new Macan, featuring advanced powertrains and high performance. The electric SUV offers up to 639 PS and boasts a range of up to 613 km (WLTP). This launch marks a decade since the introduction of the original Macan, with the new generation showcasing a shift to […]

During Tesla’s Q4 2023 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk outlined the company’s ambitious plans for its next-generation electric vehicle (EV). Musk revealed that the production of this cutting-edge vehicle is slated to begin towards the end of 2025, marking a pivotal moment in Tesla’s growth trajectory. Responding to a question about the timeline for the […]

Several SpaceX Starlink authorized commercial resellers have recently unveiled an appealing offer for shipping companies: a two-month free trial of the Starlink Maritime service, including 5 TB of Mobile Priority service per month. This offer presents a substantial value to maritime operators, as the Starlink Maritime Flat High Performance user terminal is priced at $2,500, […]

Apple, in a crucial phase of its decade-long car project, has reportedly adjusted its electric vehicle (EV) design to be less ambitious, aligning more closely with the current capabilities of Tesla. This strategic pivot, according to sources familiar with the matter, marks a significant shift from Apple’s initial vision of a fully autonomous vehicle, reports […]

Tesla’s latest update to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, version 12.1.2, includes a new feature called “Automatic Set Speed Offset,” as revealed by a notable FSD tester, @WholeMarsBlog. This innovative setting allows Tesla’s Autopilot system to autonomously determine and adjust to the most appropriate driving speed based on various real-time conditions. The Automatic Set Speed […]

Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., recently voiced his belief that battery electric vehicles (EVs) will only capture up to 30% of the automotive market share. Toyoda, the grandson of Toyota’s founder, emphasized the importance of offering a range of vehicle types, including hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and traditional fuel-burning cars, particularly in light […]

Tesla has started rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 12.1.2 to regular testers, the first time that major update has gone out to non-employees. Earlier on Sunday @Teslascope said the roll out of 2023.44.30.12 included FSD beta v12.1.2 for regular customers. As the day progressed, Tesla owner and FSD tester @WholeMarsBlog received the […]

Singtel has announced its collaboration with Starlink to enhance maritime digital services, facilitating ship owners and operators in adopting advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, edge computing, and cloud-based solutions. This initiative aims to improve operational safety, efficiency, and crew welfare in the maritime sector. The integration of Starlink’s satellites into Singtel’s offerings […]

Tesla has officially started a significant expansion of its Giga Nevada facility, focusing on the production of its all-electric Semi truck. This development, reportedly announced on January 17, 2024, marks a historic moment for the company, according to Zanegler (@HinrichsZane). The expansion, a subject of speculation until recently, is now visibly underway. Drone footage shared […]

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is poised to receive approval from Indian authorities for offering space broadband services. The nod, expected in the “next few days” or by the end of the month, follows Starlink’s clarification to India’s Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) regarding its shareholding pattern, reports the Economic Times. […]

Tesla has released its upgraded Model 3 owner’s manual for North America, after the company recently launched sales in Canada and the U.S. The new Model 3 manual says it’s for 2024 and also for software version 2023.44.30. You can see every feature of the new car in more detail that what’s available on Tesla’s […]