Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory recently hit a significant production milestone, celebrating the manufacture of its two millionth electric vehicle just over a year after reaching its first million. The rapid production pace is attributed to strategic cost optimization and the integration of sophisticated automated machinery. During an exclusive tour for CGTN, Tesla staff revealed that the […]

In the third quarter of 2023, Rivian reported significant advancements in its production capabilities and financial performance, marking its strongest quarterly production rate to date with over 65,000 units annually. The company’s financial results have positively reflected these improvements, with a notable increase in production guidance to 54,000 units for the year. The EV manufacturer […]

Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, has come under scrutiny for the safety of its autonomous vehicles (AVs), particularly regarding their ability to detect and appropriately respond to children. Internal documents obtained by The Intercept have revealed that Cruise’s driverless cars have struggled to recognize children, posing a risk of collision in certain scenarios. The […]

SpaceX is poised to achieve approximately $9 billion in revenue this year, with projections indicating a potential increase to about $15 billion by 2024. Sources familiar with the company’s financials, who requested anonymity due to the private nature of the information, suggest that the growth will be driven significantly by the Starlink internet service, reports […]

Chinese hybrid electric vehicle leader, BYD, is reportedly considering Hungary as the location for its inaugural European car manufacturing facility, according to the German newspaper, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung. The report, which cites anonymous sources close to BYD, comes after an article on a Shenzhen government website mentioned a meeting between Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban […]

Tesla is set to manufacture a 25,000-euro ($26,838) electric vehicle (EV) at its facility near Berlin, according to a source familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. The timeline for the commencement of production remains undisclosed. Tesla’s stock saw a 3% rise in pre-market trading in the U.S. following the report, which was cited earlier on […]

The Chinese auto market is buzzing with plugin vehicles, recording over 776,000 sales in September, marking a 22% increase year-over-year. This surge in sales is the second consecutive monthly record, with predictions of the trend continuing for the rest of the year. The total sales for the year have already surpassed 5.4 million units, reports […]

Do you want a matte black Tesla Cybertruck? Looks like Tesla’s latest Cybertruck prototype being driven on the streets has a custom matte black wrap on it, and was driven by the company’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen. According to a video shared by @AtomAntEater on X, the user said, “We saw Franz driving a […]

SpaceX is gearing up for the second flight test of its fully integrated Starship, with a potential launch date set for mid-November, subject to regulatory clearance. The news comes after a safety review of Starship was completed by the FAA. The company has announced that a live webcast will cover the flight test, commencing approximately […]

Tesla’s East Austin Gigafactory is on track to feature the world’s largest rooftop solar installation, according to company representatives. Logan Grant, Tesla’s senior manager of factory engineering, informed the Travis County Commissioners Court that the first phase, capable of generating 10 megawatts, is complete. Upon completion, the installation will produce 30 megawatts. Responding to Precinct […]

Sirona Medical, a pioneer in cloud-native radiology workflow software, has announced its general support for SpaceX’s Starlink internet. This move is set to enhance Sirona’s top-tier performance, making it accessible from virtually any location across the globe. Raghu Nyamagoudar, VP of Engineering at Sirona, addressed the challenges that radiology’s transition to the cloud has faced […]

In a recent tweet on Thursday, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced that the company’s Starlink project has reached breakeven cash flow, marking a significant financial milestone. Musk commended the exceptional efforts of the team behind this achievement. “Excited to announce that @SpaceX @Starlink has achieved breakeven cash flow! Excellent work by a great team,” […]

Volkswagen has postponed making a decision on the location for its fourth battery factory, citing lackluster demand for electric vehicles in Europe. Chairman Oliver Blume announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the company had been considering sites in eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, reports Reuters. “Based on market conditions, […]

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland is not just a facelift but a comprehensive upgrade, especially when it comes to its chassis and suspension systems. The changes aim to provide a more refined driving experience, building on interior improvements to offer an overall more upscale vehicle. MotorTrend recently got the opportunity to review the new […]

The Quebec Superior Court in Quebec, Canada, has authorized two class action lawsuits against Tesla, as confirmed by law firms in Montreal and Granby on Wednesday. The suits received approval last September and target specific issues related to Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. In the first lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that Tesla Models […]