Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has announced a recall of 35 of its 2023 Semi trucks due to a defect in the electronic park brake module (PVM) that could potentially fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated, increasing the risk of a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) acknowledged Tesla’s notification […]

According to an update today from Natural Resources Canada, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 sedan is now the most ‘fuel-efficient’ electric vehicle in its class, according to information shared by the automaker and obtained by Tesla North. Based on the liter per 100 km consumption metric, the IONIQ 6 Long Range with 18-inch wheels is […]

A former Black factory worker at Tesla, Owen Diaz, has lost his bid for a mistrial after accusing the electric vehicle maker’s lawyers of violating court rules by trying to turn the jury against him. During a pretrial conference, Judge William Orrick of the U.S. District Court denied the motion for a mistrial made by […]

Astrolab has announced a partnership with SpaceX to transport its Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover on an upcoming mission to the moon, using SpaceX’s Starship launch and landing system, as soon as mid-2026. After the completion of this mission, FLEX will be the largest and most capable rover to have traveled to the moon. […]

General Motors (GM) has announced its plans to phase out the widely-used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies in its future electric vehicles, in favor of its built-in infotainment systems developed with Google, confirming the news with Reuters. The automaker has been working with Google since 2019 to develop the software foundations for infotainment systems […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.45.13 software update, which contains a new version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, 11.3.4. Numerous FSD beta testers, including the likes of Dan Burkland and more, are receiving this 2022.45.13 software update over the air on Friday morning. The software update is also available over LTE connections as […]

The US Treasury Department and the IRS have released proposed guidance on the new clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, aiming to reduce costs for consumers, encourage the development of a resilient industrial base and spur manufacturing in the US. The guidance outlines the requirements for vehicles to be eligible for the clean […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is planning to visit China as early as April and is hoping to meet with China’s Premier Li Qiang, according to two sources familiar with the trip’s planning who spoke to Reuters. China is Tesla’s second-largest market, with its Giga Shanghai plant being the company’s largest production hub. This will be […]

Tesla has teased a “Cybervault” announcement in China set to take place on April 3, 2023. In an announcement on Chinese social media, we see a black cloth covering something mysterious, with the word “Cybervault” in the same truck as Cybertruck. Translation of the text at the top below the Tesla logo says, “who is […]

Tesla has shared another short video clip explaining its car safety features, specifically frontal crash engineering. This nearly 3-minutes video features Lars Moravy, VP of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, detailing the all-electric architecture safety features to keep passengers safe. “Tesla vehicles provide a very low probability of rollover risk and occupant injury,” explains the video […]

Northbrook, Illinois residents may have a new Tesla showroom at their doorstep as early as next year. Construction is set to begin this fall, with the aim of opening a 48,000-square-foot sales, service, and delivery center by 2024, according to Village President Kathryn Ciesla. The village board recently approved zoning and an economic incentive agreement […]

Tesla has unveiled GigaBier, a limited edition pilsner-style beer crafted to honor the 500-year-old tradition of German Reinheitsgebot beermaking while reflecting the design of the Cybertruck. Priced at €89, GigaBier is brewed in Berlin using an exclusive strain of “Cyberhops”, offering notes of citrus, bergamot, and sweet fruit. Each 330 ml (11 oz) bottle features […]

Ford’s F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup truck has seen yet another price increase in March 2023, reports Motortrend. This change follows previous price hikes in August, October, and December 2022, moving the Pro model from its original $41,769 price tag to a significantly higher $61,869 USD. This $20,100 increase has shifted the F-150 Lightning Pro […]

Discussions with the White House involve potential Texas location and Inflation Reduction Act regulations. Tesla is reportedly exploring the possibility of constructing a battery plant in the United States, in collaboration with China’s leading electric vehicle battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). According to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg, Tesla recently discussed these […]

SpaceX has taken another step forward in growing its Starlink constellation by launching 56 additional satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, March 29, at 4:01 p.m. ET. The company’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida this afternoon. The Falcon 9 first stage […]