Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla looks to be importing another Model Y variant from Giga Shanghai in China to Canada. That’s according to a new Natural Resources Canada listing on its website, which details a new Model Y Long Range AWD variant, spotted by ‘J_Pelletier’ on Reddit. According to the listing which specifically denotes “import”, the 2023 Tesla Model […]

Tesla has announced to customers it will launch its Model S Track Package for sale on Friday, June 2 at 11am PDT/2pm EDT. That’s according to an email sent to customers such as Zack (@BLKMDL3). The email says the track package will be available tomorrow morning. Last month, Tesla said this track package would debut […]

The United States Department of Defense is acquiring Starlink satellite communications equipment and services from SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space venture, to bolster the Ukraine military’s communication infrastructure. The Pentagon made this announcement recently, amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, reports Bloomberg. This purchase comes as part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, a program aimed […]

Aiming to accelerate its electric vehicle sales in Thailand against Chinese competitors like BYD, Tesla has announced plans to open a flagship store in a mall in eastern Bangkok as early as June. This initiative marks Tesla’s most significant move in the Thai market to date, reports Nikkei Asia. The U.S. automaker is reportedly repurposing […]

In a bid to entice buyers amid economic uncertainty, heightened competition, and the upcoming redesign of its main model, Tesla Inc has ramped up discounts on some already-produced new Model 3 electric cars. It has also offered discounts on the Model Y, and other models in its U.S. inventory. According to the Tesla website, a […]

Today, Polestar released its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update, P2.9, to all existing Polestar 2 vehicles. This marks the fifteenth OTA software enhancement for Polestar 2 since 2020. The upgrade comes with a host of advancements, including the addition of the YouTube app, which will also come pre-installed in all future vehicles. This feature, however, […]

Lucid Group, Inc. has officially declared the start of a public offering of 173,544,948 shares of its common stock today, May 31, 2023. This move by Lucid Group is set to raise around $3.0 billion in gross proceeds. BofA Securities, Inc. will serve as the book-running manager for this offering. The shares will be available […]

In the first visit to Tesla’s Shanghai factory in years, CEO Elon Musk is expected to offer an early preview of the company’s updated Model 3 sedan, according to sources who wished to remain anonymous, reports Bloomberg. The unveiling, which is set to take place on Thursday, will showcase the first off-the-line prototypes of the […]

SpaceX celebrated a significant milestone this week as it marked the third anniversary of its first-ever human spaceflight mission to orbit. Elon Musk’s private spaceflight company took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to acknowledge the momentous occasion and express gratitude for the continued support and collaboration it has received from NASA, Inspiration4, Axiom Space, and […]

Just a few years ago, analysts, forecasting agencies, and auto manufacturers could hardly envision a scenario where electric vehicles (EVs) moved beyond being a niche product. Last week, ARK Investment Management challenges these assumptions, particularly in regards to Tesla’s Cybertruck. ARK Investment Management’s analysis suggests that the skepticism surrounding the Cybertruck represents a significant blind […]

In the latest report from S&P Global Mobility, detailing Canadian Automotive Insights for Q1 2023, Canada saw a national zero emission vehicle (ZEV) new light vehicle adoption rate of 9.1% for registrations, led by Tesla. Tesla continues to dominate the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) market in Canada despite experiencing a slowdown in registrations in Q1 […]

In a nod to their newly-opened California Engineering HQ, Tesla has introduced an exciting addition to their online store – the Men’s CyberBear Tee. Retailing at $35 USD, this stylish t-shirt bears a unique design, featuring a cyber-fied California grizzly bear, a clear homage to the state that hosts Tesla’s new engineering headquarters. This novel […]

Tesla’s Europe division has launched an initiative inviting property owners to host Supercharger stations across the continent, as seen in a recent post on its Twitter account today. The move represents a strategic push by the electric car manufacturer to expand its Supercharger network, attracting new and recurring customers to host locations. The Supercharger hosting […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) declared on Tuesday that it is concluding its investigation into approximately 580,000 Tesla vehicles. This decision follows Tesla’s response to concerns over the “Passenger Play” feature, which initially allowed video games to be played on the central front touchscreen. The probe began in December 2021, but Tesla promptly […]

In the wake of Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk’s engagement with Qin Gang, China’s Foreign Minister, the electric car giant saw a significant boost in its shares. This notable rise comes as Beijing reinforces its openness to international business, with Musk hinting at the company’s further expansion into the Chinese market. The encounter between Musk and […]