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Falcon 9 liftoff of USSF-259 from Vandenberg

SpaceX Lifts Scrubbed USSF-259 Falcon 9 Off Vandenberg

[caption id="attachment_72795" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Falcon 9 liftoff of USSF-259 from Vandenberg. Credit: SpaceX / X[/caption] SpaceX just got USSF-259 off the pad after Tuesday’s scrub, sending a Falcon 9 skyward from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/2100391523338588268 The company confirmed liftoff on X a...
Sarah Lee-Jones
7 hours ago
Apple Wallet Car Key expanding to Lincoln Freelander Lucid screenshot

Lucid Turns Up in Apple Car Key Code Ahead of Wallet Support

[caption id="attachment_72779" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Apple Wallet Car Key brands tip graphic. Credit: MacRumors / X[/caption] Apple’s servers quietly picked up Car Key labels for three more automakers, according to a backend string dump shared by reverse engineer @aaronp613, not an Apple product announcement. https://twitter.com/aaronp613/status/2099856361752268896 Apple Car Key puts a digital key in Apple Wallet so...
Alex Diaz
11 hours ago
Three modern electric sedans drive along a city highway at sunset with a skyline in the background.

Tesla Trims Model Y L Height and Ground Clearance by 3 to 4 mm

[caption id="attachment_72638" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Tesla Model Y family. Credit: Tesla[/caption] Tesla quietly revised the Model Y L owner’s manual figures for overall height and ground clearance, trimming the published numbers by 3 to 4 millimeters from the April edition, according to an exclusive follow-up from @Tslachan. https://twitter.com/Tslachan/status/2099831708228968570 In the April version cited by @Tslachan, overall...
Sarah Lee-Jones
12 hours ago

Tesla Kelowna Celebrates a Model S Hitting 1 Million Kilometers

[caption id="attachment_67657" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Tesla Model S. Credit: Tesla[/caption] Tesla Canada is inviting the public to Tesla Kelowna on Saturday, September 19, 2026, to watch a long-owned Model S cross one million kilometers with its original motors and suspension still in place. One million kilometers is roughly 621,000 miles, or about 25 trips around Earth...
Alex Diaz
13 hours ago
Google Maps Supercharger forecasted stall availability UI from Tesla Charging

Tesla Supercharger Stall Forecast Hits Android Auto

[caption id="attachment_72766" align="aligncenter" width="993"] Forecasted Supercharger stall availability in Google Maps. Credit: Tesla Charging / X[/caption] Forecasted Supercharger stall counts just followed Google Maps into the car dashboard, after Tesla Charging said the prediction feature is now also available over Android Auto. https://twitter.com/TeslaCharging/status/2100287856208134572 The September 16, 2026 post replies to Tesla Charging’s June 25 rollout...
Sarah Lee-Jones
13 hours ago
Two gold futuristic cars stop on a city street, one with its gull-wing door open and graffiti on the side.

NHTSA Puts Tesla Cybercab Under Oath With September 30 Deadline

[caption id="attachment_72315" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Tesla Cybercab. Credit: Tesla[/caption] Federal regulators just raised the stakes on Tesla’s driverless Cybercab paperwork, moving from an open audit into a formal Special Order that demands sworn answers by September 30, 2026. According to a Reuters summary circulating September 16, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told Tesla it must...
Alex Diaz
14 hours ago
Falcon 9 vertical at Vandenberg SLC-4E ahead of USSF-259

SpaceX Retargets Scrubbed USSF-259 Falcon 9 Off Vandenberg Tonight

[caption id="attachment_72760" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Falcon 9 vertical at Vandenberg SLC-4E ahead of USSF-259. Credit: SpaceX / X[/caption] SpaceX stood down from Tuesday night’s Falcon 9 attempt for USSF-259 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and is now targeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026, for liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4E. https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/2100034012668428428 Earlier on Tuesday the...
Alex Diaz
18 hours ago
Tesla FSD Supervised testing in Spain. Credit: Tesla Europe / X

Tesla Reaches 460,000 km of FSD Supervised Testing in Spain

[caption id="attachment_72754" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Tesla FSD Supervised testing in Spain. Credit: Tesla Europe / X[/caption] Two years of Full Self-Driving Supervised testing across Spain just picked up a concrete mileage total from Tesla Europe, Middle East and Africa, which said the program has now covered 460,000 kilometres. https://twitter.com/teslaeurope/status/2100188661794881815 FSD Supervised is still SAE Level 2...
Sarah Lee-Jones
19 hours ago

Featured

Tesla Expands Unified FSD V14 Rollout in 2026.21.6 Software Update

Tesla has begun expanding its latest Full Self-Driving Supervised software to more vehicles, rolling out update 2026.21.6 to a second wave of owners. The software package serves as a unified release, bringing FSD V14 capabilities to vehicles equipped with both Hardware 3 and Hardware 4 suites. The update bundles FSD V14.1 Lite for older Hardware […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
1 month ago
Automated car assembly line at Gigafactory Texas with red support frames and gold-colored vehicles on the line.

Musk Says Tesla Buyers Want FSD First, Car Second on Q2 Earnings Call

Tesla held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call on Wednesday, with CEO Elon Musk spending most of his opening remarks on robotaxi, Optimus, and what he described as the biggest manufacturing buildout the company has ever attempted. Revenue came in at $28.24 billion, up 25.52 percent year over year, though earnings of $0.33 per share missed […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 months ago

SpaceX

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SpaceX Details Starship Flight 14 First Orbit and 26 Starlink V3s

[caption id="attachment_72749" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Starship Flight 14 mission art. Credit: SpaceX[/caption] SpaceX has published the official Starship Flight 14 mission page, targeting a NET Tuesday, September 22, 2026, liftoff from Starbase pending regulatory approval, with a 75-minute window that opens at 7:15 a.m. Central Time. The company frames the flight as Starship’s first planned mission...
Alex Diaz
1 day ago
Collage of Starbase launch hardware: left shows a large rocket section attached to a service platform; top-right a rocket on a tower against a blue sky; bottom-right a rocket on a launch gantry with clouds.

FAA Lists Starship Flight 14 Window for September 22

[caption id="attachment_72630" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Starship hardware at Starbase. Credit: SpaceX[/caption] The Federal Aviation Administration’s Current Operations Plan Advisory now lists SpaceX Starship Flight 14 from Starbase, Texas, with a primary airspace window on September 22, 2026, from 12:15 to 14:14 UTC (7:15 to 9:14 a.m. Central Time) and the same hours held as a backup...
Alex Diaz
2 days ago
Falcon 9 on SpaceX's 700th Falcon mission. Credit: SpaceX

SpaceX Completes Historic 700th Falcon Flight From Cape Canaveral

SpaceX completed Falcon's 700th overall mission on Sunday, September 13, 2026, when a Falcon 9 lifted the final three SES O3b mPOWER satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 2:49 p.m. ET. https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/2099208971022152061 The company confirmed deployment of all three Boeing-built O3b mPOWER satellites into medium Earth...
Sarah Lee-Jones
3 days ago
SpaceX Falcon 9 launching Starlink satellites from California

SpaceX Targets Triple O3b mPOWER Launch From Cape Canaveral Sunday

[caption id="attachment_72237" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Falcon 9 lifts off from California with 27 Starlink satellites. Credit: SpaceX[/caption] SpaceX is targeting Sunday, September 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of the SES O3b mPOWER mission to medium Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with an 87-minute window opening...
Alex Diaz
4 days ago
Collage of Starbase launch hardware: left shows a large rocket section attached to a service platform; top-right a rocket on a tower against a blue sky; bottom-right a rocket on a launch gantry with clouds.

SpaceX Lifts Ship 42 With Mechazilla in Key Starship Catch Test

SpaceX is getting closer to attempting something it has never done before with Starship: catching the upper-stage spacecraft with the launch tower. At Starbase in Texas, SpaceX has been testing its second orbital launch tower this week, using the Mechazilla chopstick arms to lift Flight 15’s Ship 42 into a full catch-style position. The rehearsal […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
5 days ago
Korean Air cabin with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi

Starlink Free Wi-Fi Starts on Korean Air Flights September 15

Korean Air said on September 11, 2026, that free high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink will begin on September 15, making the carrier the first full-service airline in East Asia to put SpaceX’s low-Earth-orbit network in the cabin for passengers. The service opens on four retrofitted jets — three Airbus A350-900s and one Boeing 777-300ER...
Sarah Lee-Jones
5 days ago

Deals

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Starlink’s Secret $50 Credit Effectively Offers a Free Month

SpaceX is quietly rolling out a new promotion for Starlink — and if you were already considering signing up, this one might be worth a look. The company has begun mailing promotional postcards to prospective customers offering a $50 service credit for new Residential subscribers. Several users on X have confirmed receiving the mailer, which […]
Nehal Malik
7 months ago

Tessie Launches Black Friday Deal: Lifetime Licenses Are Back

Utah-based Tessie is bringing back its biggest Black Friday offer, and it’s a solid pickup if you use your Tesla every day. The app continues to be the best third-party Tesla app in our opinion, with deep data tools, automation features, and support across iOS, Android, and smartwatches. For Black Friday, Tessie is removing subscriptions […]
Tesla North Deals
10 months ago

Black Friday 2025: The Best Amazon Deals Live Right Now

If you’re hunting for gift ideas for a Tesla owner or just someone who loves tech, here are some of the biggest trending Black Friday deals on Amazon right now. Lots of these are smart home upgrades, fitness trackers, and gadgets that pair nicely with a Tesla lifestyle. Oura Ring 4 (Silver, Size 8): $249 […]
Tesla North Deals
10 months ago

SpaceX Brings Free Starlink Dish Rentals to Canada

SpaceX has launched a new Starlink deal in Canada that lets new customers get free hardware rentals for a limited time. The promo includes a Starlink Standard kit, which comes with the company’s Standard dish and Gen 3 Wi-Fi router, and appears to be available across Canada (we were able to verify eligibility for several […]
Nehal Malik
11 months ago

Starlink Mini Dish Price Drops to $299 in U.S., $399 in Canada

SpaceX has revived its $299 USD deal for the Starlink Mini, discounting the compact satellite dish by $200 in the United States. A similar offer is also available in Canada, where customers can pick up the Starlink Mini for $399 CAD, down from the regular $599 CAD price. The Starlink Mini is designed for portability, […]
Nehal Malik
12 months ago

Tesla Canada Promo: $5,000 Off Model 3 Until September 30

Tesla is giving Canadian buyers a big incentive to grab a new Model 3 this month. Customers who take delivery of a new Model 3 by September 30, 2025, can now choose between a $5,000 CAD discount off the purchase price or unlimited free Supercharging for life. This new offer expands on Tesla’s previous promotion […]
Nehal Malik
12 months ago

SpaceX Drops Starlink Standard Dish to Lowest Price Ever

SpaceX has slashed the cost of its Starlink Standard Kit to just $89 in select parts of the United States, marking the lowest price ever for the satellite dish. That’s a 75% drop from its usual $349 price tag, and a staggering 85% less than what it cost only a year ago at $599. On […]
Nehal Malik
1 year ago

Rivian

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Unlock Your Rivian With Apple Watch: New App Lets You Leave Your Phone Home

Rivian has officially bridged the gap between your wrist and your vehicle. Starting today, February 19, 2026, the company is rolling out the highly anticipated Rivian Apple Watch companion app alongside its new Autonomy+ subscription service. This update, version 3.9.0 of the mobile app, allows R1T and R1S owners to control their vehicles without needing […]
Alex Diaz
7 months ago

Rivian R2: Tesla Model Y Rival Launching This Spring

Rivian’s long-anticipated R2 is almost here. In a post on X, Rivian teased the upcoming debut of its more affordable electric SUV, writing, “The wait is almost over. The first R2 variant, featuring dual motors and all-wheel drive, launches this spring.” The company confirmed it will be sharing full details about the R2, including pricing, […]
Nehal Malik
7 months ago

Ford

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Ford to Launch $30,000 Electric Pickup Inspired by Cybertruck Tech

Ford is pivoting its electric vehicle strategy with a new “Universal Electric Vehicle” (UEV) platform, designed to deliver a mid-size electric pickup starting at approximately $30,000. In a technical briefing this week, Ford executives revealed they are adopting several manufacturing and electrical innovations popularized by Tesla and its Cybertruck to reach this aggressive price point […]
Alex Diaz
7 months ago

Detroit’s $50B EV Reckoning: The Grand Gamble Unravels

The EV gold rush in Detroit has officially hit a wall. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the Detroit Big Three — General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis — have collectively racked up more than $50 billion in write-downs tied to electric vehicle investments, as cooling demand and shifting regulations force […]
Nehal Malik
7 months ago

Ford Announces $30,000 EV With Eyes-Off Self-Driving Tech

Ford is officially entering the race to deliver eyes-off self-driving technology — and it’s doing so in a way that breaks from the industry’s usual playbook. According to a report from CNBC, the automaker plans to debut Level 3 “eyes-off” driving on a roughly $30,000 all-electric vehicle in 2028, making the feature accessible on a […]
Nehal Malik
8 months ago

Ford Pulls Plug on F-150 Lightning in Massive EV Retreat

Ford has officially pulled the plug on the all-electric F-150 Lightning, marking one of the most dramatic reversals yet in the auto industry’s push toward full electrification. The decision comes alongside a staggering $19.5 billion write-down tied primarily to Ford’s electric vehicle investments — one of the largest impairments ever taken by a U.S. company. […]
Nehal Malik
9 months ago

Classic Ford Mustang Turned into Tesla with FSD [VIDEO]

Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) running in a 1966 Ford Mustang? Yes, you read that right. X user @Tutrifour recently shared a jaw-dropping video of his classic Mustang autonomously navigating streets using Tesla’s FSD software. In what he calls “probably the first non-Tesla running FSD,” this resto-mod blends vintage Detroit muscle with some of the most […]
Nehal Malik
1 year ago

GM

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Detroit’s $50B EV Reckoning: The Grand Gamble Unravels

The EV gold rush in Detroit has officially hit a wall. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the Detroit Big Three — General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis — have collectively racked up more than $50 billion in write-downs tied to electric vehicle investments, as cooling demand and shifting regulations force […]
Nehal Malik
7 months ago

GM’s New 2027 Chevy Bolt Adds Tesla NACS Port, Starts Under $29,000

General Motors has officially taken the wraps off the all-new, second-generation Chevy Bolt, and it’s shaping up to be the most affordable EV in America. The 2027 Bolt will start at just $28,995 USD, including destination fees — making it the cheapest electric vehicle announced in the U.S. to date. For comparison, Tesla’s cheapest offering, […]
Nehal Malik
11 months ago

GM to Halt EV Production Shifts at Factory Zero Over Slowing Demand

General Motors is temporarily cutting electric vehicle production shifts at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit-Hamtramck as demand softens (via The Detroit Free Press). The automaker told employees on August 27 that first- and second-shift production will be paused for one month beginning September 2, the day after Labor Day, and won’t resume until October 6. […]
Nehal Malik
1 year ago

GM Teases New Bolt EV with Tesla’s NACS Charging Port

General Motors has just released the first official teaser for its all-new, next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, confirming that the affordable electric vehicle will return in 2026 — with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port onboard. Production of the outgoing Bolt EV and Bolt EUV ended in December 2023 as GM shifted focus to its […]
Nehal Malik
1 year ago

NHTSA Slaps $1.5 Million Fine on Cruise for Crash Reporting Failure

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a consent order with Cruise, the automated driving company majority-owned by General Motors, over incomplete crash reports. The order addresses Cruise’s failure to disclose full details of a crash on October 2, 2023, when a driverless Cruise vehicle dragged a pedestrian approximately 20 feet before stopping. […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 years ago
gm Tesla supercharger

Tesla Superchargers Open to GM Electric Vehicles

General Motors (GM) announced that its electric vehicle (EV) customers will now have access to over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across North America using a GM-approved NACS DC adapter. This expands the charging options available to GM EV drivers, who will now have access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 years ago

GM Lowers 2024 EV Production Targets Amid Slower U.S. Adoption

General Motors (GM) is reducing its forecasted sales and production of all-electric vehicles (EVs) for this year, citing slower-than-anticipated U.S. adoption of EVs. GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson announced the company now anticipates producing 200,000 to 250,000 EVs in 2024, down from the previously stated range of 200,000 to 300,000. Despite this adjustment, Jacobson […]
Alex Diaz
2 years ago

Tesla Layoffs Delay Supercharger Access for Polestar, GM

Tesla’s recent decision to lay off its entire Supercharger team has led to delays in the timeline for connecting more non-Tesla brands to its charging network. Initially, Tesla’s website stated that Volvo, GM, and Polestar drivers would gain access to 15,000 eligible stations by spring 2024. However, Polestar has indicated that the timeline has shifted. […]
Alex Diaz
2 years ago