Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Mazda has entered into a strategic agreement with Tesla to adopt the latter’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) set to launch in North America starting from 2025, said the Japanese automaker on Tuesday. By integrating NACS in its upcoming BEVs, Mazda aims to expand charging options for its customers, […]

Agricultural machinery giant John Deere has announced a significant collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink to enhance its digital farming capabilities. This partnership aims to provide internet connectivity to Deere’s agricultural equipment in remote areas, leveraging Starlink’s extensive satellite fleet. “This takes us a step closer to ubiquitous connectivity anywhere in the world. The biggest opportunity for […]

LG Electronics has launched its first electric vehicle (EV) charger production facility in the United States, marking a significant expansion in its EV charging solutions infrastructure. The new factory, spanning 5,500 square meters, is strategically located in Fort Worth, Texas, and aims to produce over 10,000 units annually for the North American market. This facility […]

In response to a YouTube video by Engineering Explained titled “No, Tesla Cybertruck Is Not Faster Than Porsche (While Towing)”, Wes Morrill, Cybertruck Lead Engineer at Tesla, provided a detailed reply on the weekend. Engineering Explained critically examines Tesla’s claim about the Cybertruck’s towing capabilities versus a Porsche 911—while the truck was towing the same […]

The buzz surrounding Tesla’s Cybertruck expansion has reached new heights with rumors circulating about its arrival in China—not for sale, but as an eye-catching store display. This speculation has been fueled by discussions within a dedicated Cybertruck chat group, which includes nearly 500 members, all holding preorders for the futuristic vehicle, with many eager to […]

Image: Brandon Tesla has introduced notable changes to the steering wheel design in its 2024 Model X, featuring a traditional center horn and a new dedicated camera button. This update marks a shift from the previous model’s capacitive horn button on the steering wheel. The change was highlighted by a Tesla enthusiast, Brandon (@brandontsla), who […]

Tesla has advanced its plans to establish a regional hub in Providence, Rhode Island, by securing a vital second-hand auto license. The Providence Board of Licenses granted the approval on Thursday, allowing the company to engage in the buying and selling of used vehicles, among other related activities as detailed on the board’s website. Brandi […]

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment of $623 million to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the United States. This initiative is part of a broader effort to create American jobs and facilitate the transition to electric vehicles for more drivers. The administration aims to establish a convenient, affordable, and reliable […]

Tesla has lowered the price of select trims of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China, as of January 12, 2024. Price drops range from 2% and up to nearly 6%, depending on vehicle. Clearly Tesla is trying to increase demand in China. Check out the price changes below… Model 3 Model 3 […]

Hertz has announced plans to sell a significant portion of its U.S. electric vehicle (EV) fleet, comprising about 20,000 cars, and shift its focus back to gas-powered vehicles. This decision follows the identification of weak demand and high repair costs for its battery-powered cars, as detailed in a recent regulatory filing. The sale process, which […]

The recently launched upgraded Tesla Model 3 in North America has experienced a shift in its estimated delivery dates, moving from January-February 2024 to February-March 2024 in less than a day (via @Tslachan). This change suggests a high demand for the upgraded Model 3, available in Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range versions. Tesla’s website […]

On January 8, SpaceX’s Starlink team marked a significant milestone by successfully sending and receiving the first text messages using T-Mobile’s network spectrum through a newly launched Direct to Cell satellite. This achievement comes just six days after the launch of the first six Starlink satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities on January 2, […]

Rivian is apparently set to roll out a range of new subscription-based services for its fleet, including the R1S and RCV models. This update was shared by Reddit user u/ddd1330 on Wednesday, who is involved in acquiring multiple vehicles from Rivian for their company. According to the information provided, these additional services will require a […]

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Guemmy Kim, Director of Product and User Experience at Android for Cars, detailed a series of updates and collaborations designed to enrich the driving experience, particularly for electric vehicle (EV) users. These new features, focusing on navigation, connectivity, and entertainment, are part of Android’s commitment […]

Today, Honda unveiled the “Honda 0 Series” EV concepts at CES 2024, a new lineup of global electric vehicles set to launch in 2026. Two concept models were unveiled, the Saloon and the Space-Hub. The Saloon concept is scheduled to hit the North American market in 2026, followed by releases in other global regions. The […]