Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Cropped image via John Anderson Tesla looks to be doing some next-level trolling with its Cybertruck, as an apparent image has surfaced showing the latter decked out in a wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150. The picture was shared by John Anderson (via @Greggertruck) and it’s unclear where and when the image […]

Tesla frequently offers free off-peak Supercharging in the U.S. during special holidays, and now we’re seeing this freebie extended to Europe. According to the automaker, from Friday, July 21, there will be changes to the charging costs and off-peak hours at selected Supercharger stations throughout Croatia and Slovenia, notes Esther Kokkelmans on late Friday. Tesla […]

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is set to open a new satellite-processing facility, located at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center. Project Kuiper, seen as a potential rival to SpaceX’s Starlink, aims to deploy a low Earth orbit satellite network, to provide fast, affordable broadband to underserved communities worldwide. The Florida facility will […]

Tesla recently updated its website to now offer longer loan options for customers buying a new vehicle. Previously, the maximum loan period was up to 72 months (6 years), but now an 84-month option is available (7 years). A longer repayment term means lower monthly payments, but customers will be paying more interest over that […]

Tesla China has announced it has launched a time-limited Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer policy. While Tesla has not launched FSD in China yet, the company still lets customers purchase the software at 64,000 RMB ($8,900 USD), while Enhanced Autopilot is also available at 32,000 RMB (via @Tslachan). Only FSD is allowed to be transferred to […]

Volvo has decided to delay the production of its much-anticipated EX90 electric vehicle (EV), underscoring the car’s critical role in the brand’s ambition to transition profitably to an all-electric lineup within the next decade. The production, which was initially scheduled to begin in late 2023 at Volvo’s plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, will now be […]

SpaceX has been granted a license to provide Starlink internet services in Malaysia, primarily targeting remote regions, according to the country’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The minister, in a recent Facebook post, stated that the SpaceX-run Starlink would initially serve schools and higher education establishments, reports the South China Morning Post. The Malaysian government is […]

Tesla is set to establish a regional distribution center in Newburgh by year-end, promising to initially create more than 100 jobs at the Route 300 facility. The news was announced on Tuesday by the Orange County Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting business development in Orange County, reports Times Union. Tesla is set to occupy […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]