Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has officially expanded its ride-hailing reach by launching the Robotaxi app for Android users. The move brings the tech giant’s vision of a personalized, driverless experience to a wider audience instead of just iPhone users, allowing anyone with a Tesla account to summon an autonomous vehicle directly from their smartphone. The service currently operates […]

Tesla has released a final Signature Edition to commemorate the end of the Model S (and Model X), a car that auto journalist Jason Cammisa and Hagerty says transformed an entire industry and will ultimately be responsible for killing off that whole industry. Cammisa got to go up close and personal with the final build […]

Tesla has officially reached the Start of Production phase for its highly anticipated Cybercab, with the very first finished units appearing at Giga Texas. These production vehicles feature a striking glossy gold finish that marks a significant departure from the matte-wrapped engineering prototypes seen during the initial unveiling. The milestone was highlighted by @TechOperator, who […]

Tesla has officially begun rolling out FSD v14.3.2, a significant software update that marks a major shift in the company’s approach to vehicle autonomy. In a post from the official Tesla AI account, the company confirmed that it has finally unified the underlying AI model powering three of its most critical features: Actually Smart Summon […]

During the Q1 2026 earnings call, Tesla addressed concerns regarding recent NHTSA incident filings, with company executives emphasizing a spotless safety record for their autonomous operations. Ashok Elluswamy, Director of Autopilot Software, confirmed that the company’s unsupervised fleet has maintained “zero incidents” to date, a fact he noted is reflected in federal filings. While the […]

Tesla is moving closer to a broader European launch of Full Self-Driving (FSD), with the software currently approved in the Netherlands and a wider expansion expected this summer. During the Q1 2026 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk and Autopilot head Ashok Elluswamy detailed the regulatory and technical roadmap for the region. Musk noted that the […]

During the Q1 2026 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered a significant update for owners of Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles, confirming that these cars cannot achieve full autonomy with their current equipment. Musk admitted, “Hardware 3 simply does not have the capability to achieve unsupervised FSD,” explaining that “memory bandwidth is the choke point” […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the official unveiling of the Optimus 3 version will be pushed closer to the actual start of production. The decision comes as Tesla identifies a growing trend of competitors performing detailed, frame-by-frame analyses of its robot prototypes to copy the company’s work. By delaying the reveal, Musk aims […]

Tesla has provided a significant update for owners of vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3) as the company moves toward its goal of autonomous driving. During a recent update, the company confirmed that FSD v14 is expected to arrive for HW3 vehicles by the end of June, according to Elon Musk on the company’s Q1 […]

Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy has confirmed that the upcoming Cybercab will not be subject to the federal production cap that has long bottlenecked autonomous vehicle competitors. The clarification came via a post on X, where Moravy was asked whether NHTSA’s annual limit of 2,500 vehicles for autonomous vehicle exemptions would apply to […]

SpaceX has announced a major strategic partnership with Cursor, the AI-powered code editor, to develop advanced models for software engineering and knowledge work. The collaboration aims to combine Cursor’s popular product distribution with the massive computing power of SpaceX’s Colossus supercomputer. According to the announcement, SpaceX is providing a training environment equivalent to one million […]

Starlink is reaching out to potential customers again with a significant price drop for its satellite internet service. A recent promotional offer lowered the starting monthly cost to $35 for the first four months in select areas, according to a marketing email sent out and received by Tesla North. This new deal represents a discount […]

Tesla is moving forward with infrastructure for its autonomous fleet, filing pre-permits for large-scale charging sites in the Phoenix East Valley. According to documents discovered by MarcoRP, the electric car maker is planning to build dozens of chargers that will be closed to the general public. Dedicated Hub in Chandler The primary filing involves an […]

Tesla has issued a fresh look at the integrated safety measures that activate immediately following a serious collision. While many focus on crash prevention, these “post-event” features are designed to safeguard occupants and first responders during the critical moments after a car comes to a stop. Visual and Communication Alerts Upon detecting a major impact […]

New data reveals that switching to Tesla electric vehicles could save police departments tens of thousands of dollars per vehicle. According to an analysis by UP.FIT, the company that specializes in outfitting Teslas for duty, the cost to operate these EVs is roughly four times lower than traditional gas-powered cruisers over a five-year period. The […]