Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Honda, GM and Cruise to Launch Robotaxis in Japan

General Motors, Honda and Cruise announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture for a driverless ridehail service in Japan. Pending regulatory approvals, the new company is expected to be established in the first half of 2024 and aims to begin operations in central Tokyo in early […]

Elon Musk Cautions on Challenges Ahead for Cybertruck Production

Tesla announced today during its Q3 earnings release that the highly anticipated Cybertruck will start deliveries on November 30, 2023, kicking off at a special event at Gigafactory Texas in Austin. While expressing enthusiasm for the product, Musk also emphasized the “enormous challenges” the company faces in scaling up Cybertruck production and achieving positive cash […]

Tesla Q3 2023 Earnings: $23.4 Billion in Revenue, Up 9% YoY

Tesla has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, revealing a mixed performance. The company’s total automotive revenues reached $19.625 billion, marking a 5% year-over-year (YoY) increase. However, Tesla’s net income attributable to common stockholders (GAAP) declined by 44% YoY to $1.853 billion. The company’s total revenues for the quarter stood at […]

Tesla Allocates Over $750,000 for Community and Eco Initiatives in Texas

Tesla has outlined a comprehensive community investment plan exceeding $750,000, according to a recent update presented to the Travis County Commissioners Court on October 3, 2023. The electric vehicle manufacturer has committed funds to various programs aimed at education, workforce development, and environmental sustainability. Among the beneficiaries are Ecorise, with a $100,000 allocation for a […]

Ford Issues Another Recall for Mustang Mach-E Over Battery Defect

Ford has issued a safety recall affecting 34,762 units of its 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The recall is designated under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall No. 23V-687 and Manufacturer Recall No. 23S56. According to the Part 573 Safety Recall Report, the estimated percentage of vehicles with the defect is 100%. The defect […]

Tesla to Fix Model X Brake Fluid Issue with Software Update

Tesla has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety ‘recall’ affecting certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The ‘recall’ is due to a failure in the vehicle controller to detect low brake fluid levels, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135. The issue potentially affects 54,676 units and poses an increased […]

Tesla Adds ‘Driver Drowsiness Warning’ in Latest Software Update

Tesla has added a new feature called ‘Driver Drowsiness Warning’ in its 2023.32.1 and higher software update, according to previous information from @greentheonly and a recent update to Tesla’s online manual for the EU (via @Tesla_App_iOS). The feature is designed to alert drivers who appear to be drowsy by monitoring facial characteristics and driving behavior. […]

Tesla Launches Upgraded Model 3 in the UK and Ireland

Tesla has announced its new upgraded Model 3 has launched sales in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Tuesday. As of writing, entry prices are as follows: Model 3 RWD – £39,990   Model 3 Long Range AWD – £49,990  These new upgraded Model 3 vehicles are manufactured at Gigafactory Shanghai in China. The upgrades […]

Lucid Q3 Deliveries Fall Short of Analyst Expectations, Shares Drop 

Luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group reported on Tuesday that it delivered 1,457 of its Air sedans in the third quarter of 2023. The number falls short of the approximately 2,000 vehicles analysts polled by FactSet had expected the company to deliver for the period. Shares of Lucid Group are currently down 4.5% on Tuesday. […]

Tesla Shares Full Self-Driving Demo in Austin [VIDEO]

Tesla has shared video of its Full Self-Driving capability, being driven around in Austin, Texas. “FSD capability features use vision neural networks to perceive & understand the world, just like humans do,” said Tesla on Tuesday. “Via our unique fleet learning approach, we are able to collect anonymized data from our vehicles—meaning the neural nets […]

Tesla Urges Biden Admin to Adopt Stricter Fuel Economy Standards

Tesla has formally requested that the Biden administration establish more rigorous fuel economy standards than those currently proposed by U.S. regulators. The electric vehicle manufacturer is advocating for stricter regulations through the year 2032 to better address climate change and energy conservation. In July, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggested increasing car requirements […]

Tesla Cyberquad for Kids is Back, But for Europe

Tesla has reintroduced the Cyberquad for Kids, a toy car inspired by the company’s iconic Cybertruck design. The product is priced at €1,990 and is expected to ship within 2-4 weeks for European customers. The Cyberquad for Kids features a full steel frame, cushioned seat, and rear suspension with rear disk braking and LED light […]

Tesla Shortens Model Y Delivery Times in Europe to 2-3 Weeks

Tesla has reduced the estimated delivery times for its Model Y vehicles in Europe to 2 to 3 weeks for all trims, including RWD, Long Range, and Performance. These vehicles are manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin in Germany. The shortened delivery times suggest either that the demand for Model Y is currently below the production […]

Starlink Cell Service Test Being Blocked by AT&T, Says SpaceX

SpaceX’s plans to test its Starlink cellular service later this year have hit a roadblock, as AT&T and the Rural Wireless Association (RWA) have lodged complaints with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SpaceX filed a Special Temporary Authority (STA) application earlier this month, aiming to launch a second-generation Starlink satellite equipped with “direct-to-cellular communications payloads” […]

2024 Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Reviewed by MotorTrend

MotorTrend recently reviewed the 2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh, highlighting significant improvements in build quality, interior comfort, and noise insulation. Known internally as “Highland,” the refreshed Model 3 retains its existing battery and motors but introduces exterior and interior changes aimed at addressing previous criticisms. “The new Model 3 fixes nearly everything we hated about […]