Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Time-Capsule Tesla Roadsters Hit $500,000 in Bidding War

A trio of original Tesla Roadsters, untouched and abandoned since 2010, has sparked a bidding frenzy among auto enthusiasts and collectors. The current bid for the set of three vehicles stands at a staggering $500,000 USD as of May 5, 2023. That works out to $166,667 for each Roadster, in an auction being held by […]

Tesla Model Y Midnight Cherry Red Deliveries Start This Weekend

Tesla is set to deliver its first Model Y compact crossovers in its newest color, Midnight Cherry Red, beginning in Europe on Saturday. According to Tesla Europe on early Friday, it said, “A wild Midnight Cherry appears…at a Tesla location near you, starting tomorrow.” The account added, “coming to the Middle East later this year.” […]

PepsiCo to Put Tesla’s Semi to the Test in Trucking Event

PepsiCo announced on Wednesday its plans to participate in the Run on Less trucking industry event with at least one Tesla Semi. The event, designed to showcase advancements in freight efficiency, will provide in-depth insights into the performance of Tesla’s Class 8 electric truck that is poised to revolutionize the trucking industry. “We’re really excited […]

Tesla Partners with Seoyon E-Hwa for Cybertruck Parts Supply: Report

Seoyon E-Hwa, a company listed on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), has secured a lucrative contract from American electric vehicle leader, Tesla. The order, expected to be around 300 billion South Korean won ($227 million USD), involves the supply of A, B, and C pillar parts for Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck, reports Maekyung (via […]

Tesla Led Record Federal iZEV Rebates in Canada for March

Deliveries of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles eligible for federal incentives under the Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program in Canada reached an all-time monthly high in March, as reported by Statistics Canada. The total deliveries across all brands stood at 9,794, exceeding the combined totals of January and February, reports Automotive News. The statistics show that […]

SpaceX Debuts Starlink Twitter Account on May the 4th [VIDEO]

With SpaceX CEO Elon Musk owning Twitter, his companies continue to expand their presence on the social network. There’s now a dedicated @Starlink Twitter account, following in the footsteps of the @TeslaCharging and @Tesla_Megapack accounts, for example. The new Starlink Twitter account debuted on Thursday and its verification label shows it’s part of SpaceX. The […]

Tesla Launches Model S Plaid 20″ Zero-G Wheel and Tire Package

After launching its Model S Plaid Track Package just moments ago, Tesla also has debuted a new wheel and tire package for the flagship electric sedan. Tesla says the Model S Plaid 20″ Zero-G Wheel and Tire Package will be available in June 2023 at a price of $6,000 USD. This package is specifically designed […]

Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package Coming in June, Unlocks 200 mph Top Speed

Tesla has announced the upcoming release of the Model S Plaid Track Package, set to be available in June 2023. Priced between $15,000 and $20,000 USD, this package is designed to provide the ultimate track experience with high-speed stability, maximum cornering force, and repeatable stopping power during high-performance driving, says the company. The Model S […]

Fatal Shooting at Tesla Supercharger Station Sparks Investigation

A man has died following a shooting at a Tesla Supercharger station in the Edgewater Public Market parking lot on Wednesday morning. Initially, it was believed that the altercation between the two Tesla drivers was over the charging station in the 5500 block of W. 20th Avenue, but further investigation revealed this not to be […]

Tesla Clarifies Canadian Model Y RWD Weight Confusion

Last month Tesla re-introduced a rear-wheel drive (RWD) Model Y for the Canadian market, priced at $59,990 CAD, thus allowing the compact crossover to qualify for federal and provincial rebates. With a report claiming this Model Y RWD will come from Giga Shanghai, thus using LFP batteries like the Model 3 RWD, many saw the […]

Tesla Expands Battery Efforts with New ‘Lithium Lab’ in Nevada

Tesla is in the process of building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Sparks, Nevada, according to a recently obtained building permit by Electrek. The new Lithium Lab in Nevada is part of Tesla’s broader effort to ramp up battery production. Interestingly, the facility is not situated at Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada, which is itself undergoing expansion […]

You Can Now Buy a Tesla Model 3 Long Range Again in the U.S.

Tesla has brought back its Model 3 Long Range for orders, finally, after stopping orders back in August of 2022. After Tesla stopped taking orders its website noted the specific configuration would be “available in 2023”. The Model 3 Long Range AWD is available for purchase at $47,240 and qualifies for a $3,750 federal tax […]