Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla FSD Beta 11.4 Releases to Employees Tomorrow, Says Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has provided an update on the next release of Full Self-Driving beta. On Sunday, Musk said the next version of FSD beta, 11.4, will release to employees on Monday. “Ships to Tesla employees tomorrow, then progressively wider as confidence grows. We test as much as possible in simulation and with QA […]

Starlink Reaches 1.5 Million Users, Over 4,000 Satellites in Orbit

SpaceX announced on Friday it has reached a major milestone of 1.5 million Starlink satellite internet users worldwide. Back in December 2022, SpaceX said Starlink had reached 1 million users, so there has been a 50% increase in about five months. The newly-established Starlink Twitter account said on Friday, “thank you to our 1.5M+ customers […]

Time-Capsule Tesla Roadsters Hit $500,000 in Bidding War

A trio of original Tesla Roadsters, untouched and abandoned since 2010, has sparked a bidding frenzy among auto enthusiasts and collectors. The current bid for the set of three vehicles stands at a staggering $500,000 USD as of May 5, 2023. That works out to $166,667 for each Roadster, in an auction being held by […]

Tesla Model Y Midnight Cherry Red Deliveries Start This Weekend

Tesla is set to deliver its first Model Y compact crossovers in its newest color, Midnight Cherry Red, beginning in Europe on Saturday. According to Tesla Europe on early Friday, it said, “A wild Midnight Cherry appears…at a Tesla location near you, starting tomorrow.” The account added, “coming to the Middle East later this year.” […]

PepsiCo to Put Tesla’s Semi to the Test in Trucking Event

PepsiCo announced on Wednesday its plans to participate in the Run on Less trucking industry event with at least one Tesla Semi. The event, designed to showcase advancements in freight efficiency, will provide in-depth insights into the performance of Tesla’s Class 8 electric truck that is poised to revolutionize the trucking industry. “We’re really excited […]

Tesla Partners with Seoyon E-Hwa for Cybertruck Parts Supply: Report

Seoyon E-Hwa, a company listed on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), has secured a lucrative contract from American electric vehicle leader, Tesla. The order, expected to be around 300 billion South Korean won ($227 million USD), involves the supply of A, B, and C pillar parts for Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck, reports Maekyung (via […]

Tesla Led Record Federal iZEV Rebates in Canada for March

Deliveries of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles eligible for federal incentives under the Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program in Canada reached an all-time monthly high in March, as reported by Statistics Canada. The total deliveries across all brands stood at 9,794, exceeding the combined totals of January and February, reports Automotive News. The statistics show that […]

SpaceX Debuts Starlink Twitter Account on May the 4th [VIDEO]

With SpaceX CEO Elon Musk owning Twitter, his companies continue to expand their presence on the social network. There’s now a dedicated @Starlink Twitter account, following in the footsteps of the @TeslaCharging and @Tesla_Megapack accounts, for example. The new Starlink Twitter account debuted on Thursday and its verification label shows it’s part of SpaceX. The […]

Tesla Launches Model S Plaid 20″ Zero-G Wheel and Tire Package

After launching its Model S Plaid Track Package just moments ago, Tesla also has debuted a new wheel and tire package for the flagship electric sedan. Tesla says the Model S Plaid 20″ Zero-G Wheel and Tire Package will be available in June 2023 at a price of $6,000 USD. This package is specifically designed […]

Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package Coming in June, Unlocks 200 mph Top Speed

Tesla has announced the upcoming release of the Model S Plaid Track Package, set to be available in June 2023. Priced between $15,000 and $20,000 USD, this package is designed to provide the ultimate track experience with high-speed stability, maximum cornering force, and repeatable stopping power during high-performance driving, says the company. The Model S […]

Fatal Shooting at Tesla Supercharger Station Sparks Investigation

A man has died following a shooting at a Tesla Supercharger station in the Edgewater Public Market parking lot on Wednesday morning. Initially, it was believed that the altercation between the two Tesla drivers was over the charging station in the 5500 block of W. 20th Avenue, but further investigation revealed this not to be […]