Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has launched a new version of its Model Y, offering the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the U.S. This debut comes after the launch of the Quicksilver color option previously only available overseas in Europe and Asia. This new Model Y replaces the previous regular RWD and is priced at $44,990, offering 320 miles […]

The Folsom Police Department has officially incorporated a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y into their fleet, following a successful multi-month pilot program. This addition was sanctioned by the Folsom City Council with a purchase totaling $108,838.28, aligning with the police department’s 2023-2024 vehicle procurement budget. The electric vehicles are designated for use by the […]

Vancouver-based Seaspan, a prominent independent owner and operator of maritime assets in Canada, has announced the successful integration of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity across its entire fleet, marking a pivotal advancement in its digital transformation. This initiative positions Seaspan as one of the first major containership operators to fully adopt Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency communication services, […]

Tesla can now sell greenhouse gas credits in South Korea starting this year, as per an investigation by Korea Economic TV. The Ministry of Environment has authorized the domestic trade of Tesla’s emissions credits, estimated to total approximately 4 million g/km based on the sales performance in 2021 and 2022, reports Naver (via @Tslachan). Automotive […]

Last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company’s current referral program would end globally on April 30, 2024. Today, Tesla followed through by ending the current referral program. An inbox message to customers says, “the Tesla Referral Program has ended, but existing credits can still be redeemed. Ensure you’re on the latest version of […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has dissolved its entire Global EV Charging Infrastructure team, raising uncertainties about the future of its charging network and ongoing projects in the industry. Will Jameson, who was part of the now-disbanded team, expressed both shock and opportunity, noting on X, “What a wild ride it has been,” and pondering the […]

Tesla has announced a huge software update is coming for its Cybertruck, introducing an array of new features designed to enhance its off-road and on-road capabilities. The update, which includes the much-anticipated Off-Road Mode, is set to offer drivers a more robust and versatile driving experience. The highlight of the update is the Off-Road Mode, […]

Tesla is poised to overcome a significant obstacle in China by collaborating with Baidu for enhanced mapping and navigation capabilities, according to sources familiar with the development, reports Bloomberg. This partnership will allow Tesla to introduce advanced assisted driving features in China, leveraging lane-level navigation and mapping technology from Baidu, a Beijing-based internet giant and […]

Tesla has teased a ‘Cyber Odyssey’ tour is coming to Europe, where it will showcase its Cybertruck. That’s according to at easer shared by the Tesla Europe account on Sunday. Euro summer 📐 pic.twitter.com/ApXbn7WqOv — Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) April 28, 2024 Tesla teased starting on April 30, a Cybertruck tour will begin. […]

Tesla’s Model Y with Quicksilver paint is an exclusive colour from Giga Berlin in Germany, but now it’s available in the U.S., with a catch. According to Tesla’s existing inventory page, Model Y vehicles in Quicksilver paint are available for purchase, in Long Range and Performance variants. Quicksilver is a $2,000 extra and so far […]

Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) division, Model e, experienced significant financial setbacks in the first quarter of 2023, recording a staggering loss of $1.3 billion. This equates to an alarming $132,000 loss for each of the 10,000 vehicles sold during this period, marking a notable decline in performance from the previous year, where sales were 20% […]

Tesla has launched some more accessories for Cybertruck, aimed at improving vehicle maintenance and cargo management for its owners. The newly introduced products include a detailing kit and a cargo management system, along with a themed t-shirt to celebrate the Cybertruck’s off-road capabilities. Cybertruck Detailing Kit – $130 USD Tesla’s Cybertruck Detailing Kit is designed […]

Tesla has reduced the prices across its vehicle lineup in Canada, reflecting similar price cuts in other markets. Here are the revised prices along with the discounts: Model 3 RWD: $50,990 (was $53,990) – $3,000 discount Model 3 Long Range: $60,990 (was $63,990) – $3,000 discount Both of these Model 3 trims qualify for the […]

Tesla is set to lay off 2,688 employees at its Giga Texas factory as part of a broader effort to reduce its workforce due to falling sales and an ongoing price war in the industry. The company issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice on Monday, adhering to U.S. labor laws that mandate […]

Tesla has announced a decrease in its net income for the first quarter of 2024, recording $1.1 billion in GAAP net income, down from previous quarters. The company faced several adversities including the Red Sea conflict and an arson attack at its Gigafactory Berlin, alongside the initial phase of the updated Model 3 production at […]