Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

The Tesla Model 3 was the #1 registered vehicle in Spain in September, making it the first EV ever to lead the country's vehicle registrations, while the Model Y finished #1 in France over the same month. Tesla Europe shared both results on X on October 2, describing the Spain result as "a first-ever for...

Starlink has dropped the price of its Mini Kit to $149, down from its typical $249 price, according to an email received by Tesla North on October 2. The discount takes $100 off the usual price of the portable dish, making the hardware cheaper for customers looking for internet access while travelling or spending time...

SpaceX is developing a new "Star Mind" program for orbital AI computing, with each spacecraft set to carry more than 250kW of solar power, highlighting the enormous energy requirements behind running advanced computing systems in space. Elon Musk disclosed the power figure Thursday, saying each Star Mind "super intelligence" spacecraft will pack over 250kW of...

SpaceX completed three Falcon launches, four first-stage landings and the docking of a Dragon capsule to the International Space Station in under 13 hours, the company said Friday. The tally makes the mission the company's 21st human spaceflight, with Dragon's docking capping a day that opened with three Falcons standing vertical on launch pads ahead...

Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, beating the company-compiled analyst consensus of 461,974 by 24,558 vehicles, or about 5.3 percent, marking a second straight quarter in which deliveries came in well ahead of analyst estimates. Tesla produced 464,391 vehicles during the quarter and deployed 13.7 GWh of energy storage products. Deliveries...

Tesla has given the RGB light bar across the front of the Cybercab a name, calling it the "Megalamp," a visual pickup cue that matches the colour shown in a rider's Robotaxi app. "Cybercab's Megalamp is designed to ensure you always find your ride," Tesla's official Robotaxi account said in a post published October 1,...

Tesla has upgraded every Model 3 sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico with a larger 16-inch center touchscreen, while also boosting Model 3 Performance range and power. Tesla North America said Thursday that “Every Model 3 in the US, Puerto Rico & Mexico now comes with a larger 16″ center touchscreen,” replacing the...

Grok introduced a new Agent Dashboard for Grok Build on Thursday, giving developers one screen to view agents, launch multiple tasks and manage isolated coding work. “Now in Grok Build: A new Agent Dashboard. All your agents on one screen,” Grok said Thursday. The company said users can open the feature by entering “grok dashboard”...

Tesla has cut RAM on its upcoming AI5 chip from 144GB to 72GB and reduced AI6 from 216GB to 144GB, a move Elon Musk says is necessary to secure enough memory for high-volume Optimus production while lowering costs. Musk said Thursday the AI5 chip will now use 72GB of LP5 memory, half the amount Tesla...

Tesla's Supercharger network has now delivered 28.9 TWh of energy since launching in 2012, a milestone that highlights how rapidly the company's global charging business has expanded alongside its growing vehicle fleet and wider access to the network. Max de Zegher, who leads Tesla's charging organization, shared the all-time figure on October 1, writing, "All-time...

Tesla has removed the white interior option from every Model 3 trim in Australia, leaving Zen Grey as the only premium interior upgrade available on the country's configurator. The change is visible on Tesla's live Australia Model 3 design page at tesla.com. The base Model 3, priced at $45,900, now lists only an All Black...

Starlink has joined First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together initiative as one of six new private-sector technology partners, with the companies committing more than $23 million to education, tools and expertise for children worldwide. "When I established Fostering the Future Together, the mission was clear: empower children through technology and education. Delivering on...

Tesla has lowered the price of the Model Y Performance in Australia while adding Glacier Blue paint and a new Zen Grey interior, giving buyers two more configuration choices. Tesla Australia & New Zealand announced the changes late September 30, saying, "Model Y Performance now available at a lower price + two new options:" Those...

[caption id="attachment_72550" align="aligncenter" width="1199"] Grok Bot quality-of-life improvements. Source: Grok Bot / X[/caption] Grok Bot expanded its software-building capabilities on September 30, adding Cursor handoffs, pull request management through GitHub and Origin plugins, and video demos of completed projects as it pushes Bots further into software development workflows. "Grok Bot is now more powerful for...

[caption id="attachment_72658" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] 2026 Tesla Model 3. Credit: Tesla[/caption] Tesla has launched a new entry-level Model 3 priced at $45,900 in Australia and New Zealand, giving buyers in both markets a lower-priced way into the electric sedan lineup. The company announced the new version on September 30, 2026, writing, "Everything you love, for less....