Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted with New ‘Pixel’ Camo Wrap [VIDEO]

We’ve seen Tesla’s Cybertruck on the roads in California sporting a camo wrap, but now we’re seeing a second wrap that hasn’t been shared before. That’s according to Mahesh Kumar (@mkumartweets) who shared images and video of this new Tesla Cybertruck on Thursday evening and Friday morning, sporting a pixelated camo wrap. It looks even […]

How Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Transfers Will Work

After Tesla announced it would allow the transfer of Full Self-Driving (FSD) from your existing car to a new Tesla, we now have the terms and details of how these transfers will work. Keith Dahlenburg (@Kdahlenburg) explained on Thursday, “Tesla just contacted me to let me know they are sending me a form to fill […]

Tesla Initiates Safety Recall for Model S/X Over Seat Belt Issue

In a voluntary recall issued on July 14, 2023, Tesla confirmed that it would address a potential safety issue affecting the Model S and Model X vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has designated this as recall number 23V-488. According to Tesla’s submissions, approximately 15,869 vehicles may be affected, which represents roughly 1% […]

SpaceX Wi-Fi 6 Starlink Router in the Works

SpaceX seems to be gearing up to introduce a new high-speed Wi-Fi router for its Starlink internet service, which is expected to support faster connectivity. This week, SpaceX received FCC equipment authorization for a router with the test model name UTR-231, reports PCMag. According to the documentation, the new router is set to feature 802.11ax […]

Tesla’s Model Y RWD Breaks Records with 22,000+ Orders in Korea

Tesla Korea’s newly released Model Y rear wheel drive (RWD) is generating a significant buzz, with the interest in the vehicle massively surpassing the auto industry’s initial forecasts. The growing demand has sparked intrigue regarding its potential impact on actual sales figures. As of July 21, contracts for the Model Y RWD have exceeded a […]

Tesla Launches in Malaysia with Model Y [VIDEO]

One week ago, Tesla kicked off online orders for the Model Y in Malaysia, and today, the company officially held a launch of its debut in the southeast Asian nation. “Tesla is officially launched in Malaysia,” said Tesla on Thursday. “Model Y makes its debut and you can now experience the Model Y for the […]

Tesla Referral Code: You Can Now Refer 12 Friends Per Year

In a bid to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla has made substantial updates to its Referral Program Policies, according to a recent tweet by Taylor Robinette, Digital Product Leader at Tesla. Taking into account feedback from the Teslta community, the company has decided to raise the yearly referral cap from 5 to […]

Tesla Model Y Shatters Half-Year Sales Record in Europe

The Tesla Model Y has ascended to the position of Europe’s top-selling car in June 2023, outperforming renowned mass-market combustion engine cars such as the Dacia Sandero and Volkswagen T-Roc. According to Dataforce, a market researcher, this premium midsize SUV was also the highest seller in the region for the first half of 2023, marking […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck Will Fit into a Garage With its 6-Ft Bed and More

Tesla shared some more details about its Cybertruck that’s currently in the “tooling” stage at Giga Texas. We know that Tesla has already built the first Cybertruck at Giga Texas, but now we have some more tidbits shared by the automaker. Tesla’s Q2 shareholder slide deck detailed the following about Cybertruck: “We are now testing […]

Tesla to Allow FSD Transfers in Q3–But Only Once

Tesla today announced a record Q2 earnings report, exceeding Wall Street expectations with $24.9 billion in total revenue, and earning $2.7 billion net income. During the Q2 earnings call, Tesla revealed it has listened to customer requests and will allow the one-time transfer of Full Self-Driving—but only in Q3. Tesla executive Martin Viecha read out […]

Nissan Adopts Tesla’s Charging Standard, First Japanese Automaker

Nissan has announced a landmark agreement with Tesla to adopt the latter’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) beginning in 2025. This adoption positions Nissan as the first Japanese automaker to announce future product support for NACS, thereby offering Nissan customers expanded charging options for their electric vehicles. It’s likely Honda and Toyota may be next? […]

Samsung to Make Tesla’s Hardware 5 Chip, Says Report

In a move signaling a strengthening business alliance, Tesla is set to reportedly expand its partnership with Samsung. The South Korean giant has been reportedly entrusted with manufacturing Tesla’s next-generation Hardware 5 (HW 5.0) chips, designed to be incorporated into the automaker’s advanced Level-5 autonomous driving vehicles. The chips, developed on Samsung’s advanced 4-nanometer technology, […]

Tesla’s Giga Berlin to Be Germany’s Largest Auto Factory: Filings

Tesla has set its sights on a major expansion of its Gigafactory located near Berlin, intending to double its size and production capacity, which could potentially make it the biggest auto manufacturing facility in Germany. According to recent filings with local officials, Tesla is seeking approval to expand its current factory in Brandenburg, an eastern […]