Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Update: here are fresh photos comparing hardware 4 versus hardware 3 on Model Y. Tesla appears to be expanding hardware 4 to Model Y, it seems. That’s according to Tesla’s site code spotted by TeslaInfo and shared with Tesla North. A 2023 Model Y AWD made at Gigafactory Texas is currently in transit to California […]

SpaceX is offering a $100 discount to US customers on Starlink satellite internet hardware kits. The discount is available for the standard Starlink dish through retail giants Best Buy and Home Depot. As of Thursday, both retailers have reduced the regular $599 price tag to $499, reports PCMag. This price reduction comes as a welcome […]

At Tesla’s recent annual shareholder meeting at Giga Texas, the company had all of their vehicles on display, alongside the upcoming Cybertruck front and centre. We now have some of the best interior Cybertruck photos seen to date, showcasing what it will look like when seated inside the electric pick up. A couple of images […]

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer XPeng has reported a significant drop in sales for the first quarter of 2023. The company’s revenue for the quarter was RMB 4.03 billion ($590 million), marking a staggering 45.9% decrease compared to the same period last year, and a 21.5% sequential decrease from Q4 2022. The company’s net loss […]

Cyclone Freddy wreaked havoc in Malawi, leaving over 600,000 people homeless and causing significant damage to the country’s infrastructure. In response to this disaster, the government of Malawi, through The Tony Blair Institute’s (TBI) Tomorrow Partnership, is joining forces with SpaceX to leverage Starlink to restore internet connectivity in the affected communities. The initiative aims […]

Ford CEO Jim Farley has revealed exciting details about the company’s electric vehicle (EV) initiatives during a Capital Markets day for investors. The highlight of the presentation was the unveiling of a new battery-electric three-row SUV set to launch in 2025. This vehicle will be the people-hauler sibling of the successor to the F-150 Lightning, […]

Tesla’s highly anticipated Powerwall 3, the latest edition of the company’s home battery pack, is nearing its launch and is said to offer a power output of 11.5 kW. This update comes via Tesla documents secured by Electrek, providing the first concrete specification for the Powerwall 3. Previous reports by Electrek last month had hinted […]

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit on Monday against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, over his acquisition of social media giant Twitter for $44 billion last year. The plaintiff, William Heresniak, had accused Musk of deceiving Twitter shareholders multiple times during the transaction, reports Reuters. Judge Breyer ruled that Heresniak did not […]

Vancouver, BC, Canada, has seen a significant surge in Tesla vehicles operating as Uber cabs, thanks to a strong electric vehicle (EV) push and unique programs from both the company and the government. In the last two months, most of the Uber rides in Vancouver were facilitated by electric vehicles, predominantly Tesla. This trend reflects […]

After announcing Starlink for RVs last year, now known as Starlink Roam, SpaceX has announced the latter has reached over 300,000 customers worldwide. “One year later, 300k+ customers are now roaming the planet with Starlink,” said SpaceX on Tuesday. The advanced Flat High Performance Starlink offers a seamless experience of high-speed internet with minimal lag, […]

Tesla is set to begin sales of its China-manufactured Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Canada, according to listings on the company’s website. This move confirms the completion of Tesla’s initial shipments to North America from its Shanghai factory, reports Reuters. Tesla’s website revealed that both the rear-wheel drive Model Y and the long-range, […]

Last week we told you Tesla was set to exhibit at all Electrify Expo tour stops, starting with the first that kicked off this weekend in Long Beach, California. Participating at these Electrify Expo stops are Tesla trying its hand at some advertising, as full booths with demo drives were made available. Electrify Expo shared […]

In another monumental achievement for private space travel, the four astronauts of Axiom Mission-2 have successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) today. The crew, comprised of astronauts Peggy Whitson, John Shoffner, Ali Alqarni, and Rayyanah Barnawi, were officially welcomed aboard the ISS after Dragon’s hatch opened at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, May […]

In a move to bolster disaster recovery efforts in flood-devastated regions of Italy, Unipol Gruppo SpA, the renowned Italian insurance firm, has announced the purchase of Starlink terminals from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This strategic partnership is expected to significantly enhance communications and support for victims and emergency workers grappling with the devastating aftermath of the […]

Tesla has discounted its existing Model 3 inventory in both the U.S. and Canada, offering discounts of up to $2,210 USD and $4,660 CAD, depending on model and configuration (via @SawyerMerritt). U.S. Model 3 existing inventory is showing discounts ranging from $1,950 USD to $2,210 USD, according to checks by Tesla North for a Bay […]