Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla FSD 13 Release Date: This Week for Internal Testers

Tesla recently shared a rundown of its latest AI advancements, wrapping up October with notable upgrades and upcoming releases. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new and coming soon, as noted by @Tesla AI on X. The most notable is the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) 13 this week for internal testers, ahead of a […]

Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries in Canada Begin in November

Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck is officially making its way to Canadian customers. Early buyers have shared updates on social media confirming delivery dates for November 2023. One excited customer, Steven Point from Kitchener, Ontario, revealed that his all-wheel-drive (AWD) Foundation Series Cybertruck, priced at $160,000 CAD, will now arrive on November 7 after a slight […]

Gulfstream’s Approved Starlink Upgrade Will Change How You Fly Forever

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet on its G650 and G650ER jets. This certification allows Gulfstream to offer the internet upgrade directly to customers, simplifying the process. The company was testing Starlink earlier this year. “Starlink is an offering that we know […]

Tesla Launches Powerwall 3 Expansion Units in the U.S.

Tesla has introduced expansion units for the Powerwall 3, allowing users to boost their energy storage capacity by adding up to three additional units to a single Powerwall system. These new expansion options help homeowners reduce installation time, extend backup power during outages, and maximize savings on electricity bills. Powerwall 3 expansion units now available […]

Tesla’s Cybercab Promo: ‘The Future is Autonomous’ [VIDEO]

Tesla has aired its full Cybercab promo to its YouTube channel today. We first saw glimpses of the following promo video at the company’s “We, Robot” event earlier this month, but now we see it all stitched together. The Cybercab video shows off the two-door robotaxi’s gull wing design, with themes brought over from Cybertruck. […]

Volvo and Polestar Join Tesla’s Supercharger Network

Volvo and Polestar are expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging options by giving drivers access to over 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations across the U.S. and Canada. This comes in addition to other fast-charging networks already available to Volvo owners. Starting with 2025 models of the Volvo EX90, EX40, and EC40, an adapter for Tesla’s North […]

Tesla’s New Connector Standard Could Save Automakers Millions

Tesla announced a new plan to make the electronics in cars simpler and cheaper by introducing a Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS). This follows the company’s previous North American Charging Standard (NACS), which the majority of automakers in Canada and the US have adopted. Right now, the average car needs more than 200 different electrical connections, […]

Tesla Owner Criticizes FSD Rain Chime; Fix Coming in Update

A Tesla Cybertruck owner from Oregon, TWoodsy (@TGWoodsy), expressed frustration with the vehicle’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system on Saturday, citing frequent alerts during rainy conditions. In a post on X, TWoodsy noted, “In Oregon, it rains 8 months of the year. It was a slight drizzle this morning, and the FSD ‘degraded’ chime dinged almost […]

Tesla Extends FSD Trials; More Trials Planned with Major Updates

Tesla has extended the 30-day trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised feature for owners, according to an email sent to customers last night, and received by Tesla North.  “Your 30-day complimentary trial of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has been extended,” Tesla wrote in the email. “Under your supervision, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) can drive your Tesla […]

Tesla Surges 20% Following Strong Q3 Results and Optimistic Outlook

Tesla’s stock is soaring by 20% today following its Q3 2024 earnings call yesterday, where CEO Elon Musk highlighted the company’s achievements and future goals. Musk shared that, despite challenges in the automotive sector, Tesla delivered record-breaking results. “Tesla is profitable despite a very challenging automotive environment,” he said, emphasizing that the company stands out […]

Tesla Reports Strong Q3 2024 Results Across Key Segments

Tesla’s Q3 2024 report on Wednesday shows solid growth across vehicle deliveries, profitability, and energy deployments. Total revenue reached $25.2 billion, an 8% increase from last year, while GAAP net income rose to $2.2 billion, marking a 17% improvement. Tesla’s free cash flow stood at $2.7 billion, demonstrating strong financial management. The company also improved […]

Tesla Autopilot Reduces Crash Rate, Safety Advances Continue in Q3

Tesla has released its Vehicle Safety Report for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting improvements in crash rates and ongoing safety innovations. The report shows a significant improvement in safety performance over the past year. In Q3 2024, Tesla recorded one crash for every 7.08 million miles driven with Autopilot engaged, compared to one crash […]

Tesla Breaks Ground on Massive 168 Stall Supercharger

Tesla is expanding its presence along the busy Interstate 5 corridor with a new 168-stall Supercharger station in Lost Hills, California. Max de Zegher, Tesla’s Director of Charging for North America, officially announced that the project, called “Oasis,” aims to meet future demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The new site builds on Tesla’s history […]

Tesla Says Actually Smart Summon ‘Keeps You Dry in Rain’ [VIDEO]

Tesla recently rolled out its Actually Smart Summon (A.S.S.) feature, which is part of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package.  Compared to regular ‘dumn’ Summon, A.S.S. relies fully on Tesla vehicle cameras and leverages FSD to navigate through parking lots to come to your location, or a destination you set on the map. A new promo […]

Tesla Working on Apple Watch App, Reverse A.S.S. and More

A recent decompile of Tesla’s iOS app version 4.38.0 by @Tesla_App_iOS reveals several intriguing changes, including new API endpoints, assets, and framework updates. The breakdown offers a glimpse of potential upcoming features, though Tesla has not provided official details. Among the changes, new API endpoints point to expanded functionality. These include commands related to energy […]