Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Here’s the Cybertruck Wiper in Action at Giga Texas [VIDEO]

In the latest video from Brad Sloan, a drone flyover at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, has showed more footage of the Cybertruck and also what appears to be the ‘Giga wiper’ in action for the first time, recorded on Saturday, August 26, 2023. “We follow the cybertruck from the south end of the Gigafactory […]

Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.7 Improves Side Camera Quality

With Tesla rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 11.4.7 to more customer testers, many owners are starting to notice an improvement in the side repeater cameras, where turn signals are located. Compared to FSD beta 11.4.6, you can see that FSD 11.4.7 included improved post-processing to show more accurate white balance and crispness, when owners […]

Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants to Power Texas Grid for First Time

The Texas electric grid has witnessed a groundbreaking addition as two Tesla ‘virtual power plants’ (VPPs) have successfully qualified to supply power. This monumental achievement, a first in Texas, is a promising leap for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the entity overseeing the state’s electric grid. The innovative feat is an outcome of […]

Tesla Gains Approval for Drive-In Movie Supercharger Site

Tesla is set to redefine charging stops, as the electric car manufacturer secures a permit to launch its much-anticipated Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger in Los Angeles. The permit, confirmed by documents acquired by Teslarati from the LA Department of Building and Safety, opens the door for Tesla to commence its groundbreaking project. Originally teased […]

Folsom Police Department Buys Tesla Model 3 and Model Y

In a stride towards green transportation, the Folsom Police Department announced its recent acquisition of two Tesla electric vehicles, signaling a broader trend within California’s police departments. Folsom is located about 35 minutes east of Sacramento in California. Highlighting the significance of this move, Folsom PD Operations Division Commander Andrew Bates stated, “We are purchasing […]

SpaceX to Partner with Cloudflare for Starlink, Says Report

SpaceX, under Elon Musk’s leadership, is teaming up with Cloudflare to enhance the performance of Starlink, its satellite internet service. This development was reported by The Information, which cited an individual with firsthand knowledge of the collaboration. Following the news, shares of Cloudflare, a firm known for its content delivery services, surged by 7.2%. According […]

Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event Invite Added to Referral Awards

Tesla has added a new referral program award just in time for its newest product debut: Cybertruck. Well, it’s not exactly a free Cybertruck (that would be insane) but it’s a ‘Cybertruck Delivery Event Invite’, as shown by Zack (@BLKMDL3). The award costs 30,000 credits to redeem. Tesla owners referring a Model 3/Y sale get […]

First Look: Tesla Cybertruck Ambient Lighting, Front Bumper Camera View

In a fresh glimpse of Tesla’s much-anticipated Cybertruck, enthusiasts are getting a peek at some novel features. For the first time, ambient lighting can be seen illuminating the truck’s interior. This exclusive sneak peek was shared by a Reddit user, u/ThrowAwayBarista69, who chanced upon the vehicle at an the Raising Canes restaurant in Austin, Texas. […]

Tesla Cybertruck Production Candidate Driven by Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk just showed off the company’s latest production candidate of its highly-anticipated Cybertruck. “Just drove the production candidate Cybertruck at Tesla Giga Texas!”, said Musk moments ago on Wednesday, while sharing an image of himself in the driver’s seat smiling. We see a super clean Cybertruck sporting large wheels with covers on […]

Tesla Expands its Reach with Massive Lease in Texas County

In a significant move signaling its growing presence in Texas, Tesla is set to lease substantial warehouse space in Hays County, located south of Austin, Texas. Mayor Travis Mitchell, in his recent State of the City address, revealed that the Austin-based car manufacturer has plans to lease three out of the five buildings in the […]

Tesla Leads Global Energy Storage Shipments in 2023 So Far

In the fierce global race of energy storage systems, Tesla has emerged as a clear leader, securing its position as the top supplier for the first half of 2023. According to statistics from SMM, Tesla’s shipments have surpassed 7Gwh, claiming the number one spot in the world. While the global energy storage system shipments for […]

Tesla Says Employee Data Breach was an Inside Job

Tesla recently disclosed that insider wrongdoing was the primary cause behind a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of over 75,000 employees. In an official breach notification submitted to Maine’s attorney general (via TechCrunch), Tesla determined that their internal investigation pointed to two former employees as the culprits. These individuals allegedly leaked the […]

Tesla Spotted Filming Cybertruck on Glacier in Iceland [VIDEO]

Tesla looks to be filming some promo footage for its Cybertruck, driving on a glacier in Iceland. That’s according to footage shared by CRAR (@carlosRdeA) on the weekend. @elonmusk @Tesla Cybertruck at the glacier. pic.twitter.com/GWSJqNvkYc — CRAR (@carlosRdeA) August 19, 2023 The clip clearly shows the Cybertruck is being filmed as a black SUV with […]

Tesla myQ Connected Garage Now Improved, Free Trial is Back

The Tesla myQ connected garage experience has improved, while a price drop has occurred for returning customers. That’s according to an email sent out to myQ customers received by Tesla North. With myQ integration into your Tesla, you can have your compatible garage door open and close automatically, as you leave or approach your home. […]

Tesla Now Supports Apple’s Siri Shortcuts to Control Your Car

Tesla has rolled out a new update, 4.24.0, for its iOS app, introducing integration with Apple’s Shortcuts app. This enhancement allows Tesla owners to execute various vehicle commands simply by asking Siri on their iPhone or Apple Watch. The supported shortcuts for Tesla vehicles now include: Unlocking and locking the Tesla Starting and stopping preconditioning […]