Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Kia’s upcoming luxury SUV, the EV9, slated for a 2024 release in Europe, Asia, and the US, is set to be one of the first vehicles equipped with a sound system specifically designed for electric vehicles. British audio experts Meridian Audio have developed this 14-speaker system, tailored to meet the unique acoustic challenges of electric […]

Tesla has announced that the design and engineering details of the original Tesla Roadster are now fully open source. The announcement, made by CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday, signifies a major shift in Tesla’s approach to its proprietary technology. Musk revealed that all of the design and engineering information related to the first Tesla Roadster […]

Tesla has announced a new congestion fee system at certain Supercharging locations, replacing the previous idle fees. This change aims to improve the availability and efficiency of Supercharger stations. The company has shared a new FAQ on its website detailing these new congestion fees, but we’ve extracted the important points on what you need to […]

Tesla is set to launch a new and improved version of its Tesla Model 3 Performance variant in early 2024, as confirmed with CarSales. Daniel Ho, Tesla’s Australian chief engineer, who is also Director, Vehicle Programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) at the company, noted details of the upcoming Model 3 Performance (‘Highland’). The highly […]

Back in July 2021, Tesla added support for HEPA filters to the Model Y in the U.S., with the addition a crucial component of the company’s Bioweapon Defense Mode for ensuring hospital-grade cabin air. Older Model Y vehicles that did missed this addition can now order a retrofit from Tesla using the company’s mobile app. […]

Ahead of Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery event set for November 30, 2023, we’re seeing some new pictures leak on the web that showcase some details we haven’t seen up close before. The pictures were shared on X by YYDS, with watermarks indicating they were posted on Weibo by user ‘xiaohongshu 小红书’. What we see are pictures […]

Tesla has put up an ad as part of a sandwich board outside its San Diego showroom where the Cybertruck is currently on display. According to the ad, the Cybertruck is “designed to be the world’s toughest truck.” Tesla then states some specs of the electric truck, which is set to be fully unveiled on […]

Tesla looks to have started showcasing the first Cybertrucks at showrooms, with one hitting Southern California yesterday. That’s according to Russell (@4thefutur), who shared images and video of a pristine-looking Cybertruck from the Tesla showroom at UTC Mall in San Diego. He called the fit and finish “10/10” and according to the rep there, this […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck has been spotted in the streets of Quebec, Canada. According to photos and video shared by Phil. G on Facebook, the Cybertruck was seen driving in Quebec on the highway and also in town driving through a shopping centre. You can see the Cybertruck driver waving a photographers and driving by an RBC. […]

Tesla vehicles can put on a “light show” where the car can play customized music that can synchronize lights, windows and the trunk to the music. We’ve seen a previous unofficial record of 255 Tesla vehicles all simultaneously showcasing a light show, thanks to a scheduled start time feature. But now, Finland looks to have […]

On early Saturday, November 18, 2023, SpaceX conducted a significant integrated flight test of its Starship spacecraft, marking a new chapter in space exploration. This test, crucial for collecting vital data, is a part of SpaceX’s unique rapid development approach, previously successful in the Falcon, Dragon, and Starlink projects. SpaceX gained approval from the FAA […]

Tesla’s Product Design Director, Javier Verdura, predicts a major shift in the automotive industry by 2026. Speaking at a keynote in Monterrey, Mexico, part of the Jorge L. Garza UdeM Inspira Chair, Verdura projected that electric vehicles (EVs) will surpass internal combustion engine cars in sales and production by 2026. He based his forecast on […]

In a significant step toward achieving province-wide high-speed internet access by 2027, the Alberta government has initiated a pilot program using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet technology. This initiative targets remote and underserved communities, particularly in areas such as County of Forty Mile, County of Warner No. 5, and Cardston County. “Advancing satellite internet technology in […]

SpaceX is actively addressing concerns about potential interference from its cellular Starlink service with other satellite and terrestrial services. On Wednesday, the company submitted a detailed 16-page report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) outlining the safety measures and benefits of its cellular Starlink service for US consumers, reports PCMag. The document comes in response […]

Polestar has announced a strategic partnership with Tesla to connect to its Supercharger network in China. The announcement, made by Polestar China CEO Shen Ziyu, positions Polestar as one of the first partners to share Tesla’s charging infrastructure in the region. This development is a significant step in Polestar’s plan to establish its own charging […]