Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

In a rare sighting, a Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was seen parked next to a Rivian R1T electric truck at the Kettleman City Supercharger in California on Saturday, October 14. The encounter was reported by X user @omg_tesla, whose friend parked their Rivan R1T adjacent to the Cybertruck for a size comparison. Contrary to expectations, […]

Tesla has been fined $155,460 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for failing to meet mandatory safety standards related to button batteries in some of its products. The fine is equivalent to the cost of just over two Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The ACCC alleges that Tesla did not conduct the required safety […]

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States reached a new high in the third quarter of 2023, surpassing 300,000 units for the first time, according to estimates from Kelley Blue Book, reports Cox Automotive. The total sales volume for the year through September stood at over 873,000, positioning the market to exceed 1 million […]

PU-LABO, an automotive accessories company, has introduced an off-road conversion kit specifically designed for Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles. The supplied images make the Model 3 and Model Y look pretty insane when lifted. Named the “Model Traveler,” the kit is more than just a lift kit; it’s a comprehensive bolt-on suspension system […]

Tesla has introduced a limited edition set of CyberBeer and CyberStein, priced at $150. The set is designed to celebrate the angular exoskeleton of Tesla’s Cybertruck, which is expected to start deliveries soon. It includes two bottles of Tesla CyberBeer, a Helles Lager brewed with European Noble Hops Saaz and Hallertau Mittlefruh. The beer has […]

Tesla announced on Thursday that it will offer a pay rise to employees at its German manufacturing facility, known as Giga Berlin. The company stated that the specifics of the wage increase will be communicated to staff in November. This follows a 6% wage hike implemented by Tesla last year. Unlike traditional automakers in Germany […]

  Tesla is procuring stainless steel panels for its upcoming Cybertruck from Finnish company Outokumpu Oyj, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. The materials are expected to be shipped to Tesla’s assembly plant in Austin, Texas. Outokumpu, Europe’s largest stainless steel producer, is known for collaborating with automakers, particularly for exhaust systems. […]