Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has just launched sales of its Model S Plaid Track Package, starting from $15,000 USD. The company emailed customers yesterday that Model S Plaid Track Packages would be available for purchase starting today. Tailored for an exceptional track experience, the Model S Plaid Track Package ensures consistent high-speed control, extreme cornering power, and reliable […]

Image via Reddit Apple Music customers trying to access the streaming music service in Tesla vehicles recently reported a frustrating issue that caused it to become inaccessible for a 24-hour period. The users described the app as displaying a blank white screen, and they were unable to log out or access any of the regular […]

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been announced as one of the key speakers for the final day of the EEI 2023 conference. The event will run from Sunday, June 11 to Tuesday, June 13, at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. “EEI 2023’s Tuesday morning keynotes will conclude with a discussion from renowned […]

Panasonic, a major supplier to Tesla, announced plans to announce a third EV battery production site in North America by March 2024, signaling a significant expansion in the company’s commitment to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. This announcement follows the selection of De Soto, Kansas, as the location for a $4 billion battery factory last year. […]

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 […]