Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Imagined in Concept Images [PICS]

Earlier this week, an alleged Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh leaked, revealing a new front headlight and bumper design. The so-called leak was the Model 3 in a warehouse with its cover taken off and a photo snapped and shared to Reddit. Now, concept designer ‘Sugardesign’ has shared some images of the Model 3 ‘Highland’, […]

Costamare, Navarino to Trial SpaceX Starlink on Vessels

Summary: Costamare and Navarino to trial Starlink on four vessels Test to evaluate improved operations, crew welfare and compliance Starlink to be used in a hybrid connectivity setup with existing satellite platforms Greek vessel operator, Costamare, has partnered with its satcom provider Navarino to implement the Starlink satellite connectivity system on four vessels for a […]

Tesla Drivers Twice as Likely to Get Date on Tinder, Reveals Experiment

A recent experiment conducted by Big Motoring World, a used car dealership in the UK, found that owning an electric vehicle (EV) could significantly boost one’s chances of getting a date on popular dating app Tinder, specifically a Tesla. Big Motoring World created two near-identical Tinder profiles for one of their employees, Jay, 26, with […]

How to Watch: SpaceX Starship Launch on April 17 [VIDEO]

SpaceX has announced that it is aiming to conduct the first fully integrated flight test of Starship and Super Heavy rocket from Starbase in Texas as early as Monday, April 17. The 150-minute test window will open at 7:00 a.m. CT (5am PDT, 8am EDT). The Starship is a reusable transportation system designed to carry […]

Columbia Shipmanagement Trials SpaceX Starlink for Vessels

Columbia Shipmanagement, the ship management arm of the Columbia Group, is conducting a trial of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service on several vessels. The Starlink service uses a constellation of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites operated by SpaceX to provide reliable and high-speed internet connectivity to ships and vessels across all sectors of the maritime industry. […]

Tesla’s Model Y Now Costs Less Than the Average New Car in the U.S.

Summary: Tesla’s latest price cuts reduce the Model Y’s starting price by 24%, making it a more affordable option for buyers. The base versions of the Model 3 and Y are now cheaper relative to the average new vehicle selling price. Tesla’s constantly fluctuating prices are putting pressure on other carmakers that are struggling to […]

Tesla Rolls Out Global Price Cuts for Model 3 and Model Y

Summary: Tesla has announced a series of price cuts for its Model 3 and Model Y cars in various countries worldwide. The price cuts have ranged from 1% to as much as 25% and have been implemented multiple times in some countries. These reductions in price are part of Tesla’s efforts to make its electric […]

Lucid Q1 2023 Sees 2,314 Cars Produced, 1,406 Delivered

Lucid Group, the maker of the Lucid Air electric sedan, has announced its production and delivery figures for Q1 of 2023, which ended on March 31, 2023. The company produced 2,314 vehicles and delivered 1,406 during the quarter, according to a press release on Thursday afternoon. Compared to Q1 2022, Lucid delivered 360 vehicles. So […]

Tesla to Open Fourth Tennessee Showroom and Service Center

Summary: Tesla is opening its fourth location in Tennessee. A 26,730-square-foot showroom and service center is being built to be leased to Tesla. The new facility is set to open in the second quarter of 2023. Tesla is set to open a new showroom and service center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, later this year, reports the […]

Alleged Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Leaks Showing New Design

Tesla’s Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh has been seen driving around with the front and back of the car covered up, but now we’re apparently seeing a full-scale leak of the front design. That’s according to an image shared on Wednesday evening on Reddit by u/ffiarpg. The image shows what appears to be the Model 3 […]

Tesla Sales Surge 55% in Q1, Outpacing BMW in Luxury Segment: Report

Summary: In Q1 2023, Tesla sold more than twice the volume of BMW in the US luxury market. BMW’s electrified vehicles accounted for nearly 17% of its 82,466 U.S. deliveries in the quarter. Mercedes-Benz quadrupled its EV sales in Q1 2023, and luxury automakers are launching their own fleets of electric vehicles to compete with […]

Tesla Nears UK Warehouse Deal to Boost EV Sales: Report

Summary: Tesla in advanced talks to lease a 338,000 sq ft warehouse in Milton Keynes Warehouse deal to be facilitated with logistics group DB Schenker Move follows record 46,626 electric cars registered in the UK in March Tesla is reportedly close to signing an agreement to rent a new warehouse in Milton Keynes, UK, with […]

Tesla Sees Impressive U.S. Growth in Jan-Feb, Model Y Sales Soar

Summary: Tesla’s U.S. registrations increase by 35% in Jan-Feb 2023 compared to 2022 Model Y sales surge by 71%, making it the best-selling EV in the US Tesla maintains market leadership despite increased competition Tesla continues to be a dominant force in the electric market, with new-vehicle registration data showing a significant 35% increase in […]

PepsiCo Debuts 21 Tesla Semi Trucks for Sacramento Plant

Summary: PepsiCo unveils 36 Tesla Semi electric trucks for use at bottling plants in Sacramento and Modesto, California Initial costs of most trucks funded by state and federal grants, totaling $15 million for vehicles and charging infrastructure California Air Resources Board aims to require all new trucks purchased to be electric by 2045 PepsiCo announced […]