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Tesla Robotaxi Hits No. 1 Free Travel App on the App Store

Tesla’s Robotaxi account on X said the app is the top free title in Apple’s Travel category, sharing an App Store screenshot that puts Tesla Robotaxi at No. 1 on the Top Downloaded Free Apps chart. https://twitter.com/robotaxi/status/2096099730577395922 The screenshot shows the listing under Free Apps in Travel, with the Tesla Robotaxi icon, the subtitle “Autonomous...
Sarah Lee-Jones
17 hours ago
Two gold futuristic cars stop on a city street, one with its gull-wing door open and graffiti on the side.

Elon Says Cybercab Will Take a PlayStation or Xbox Plug-In

Elon Musk said Cybercab riders will be able to plug in a PlayStation or Xbox, answering Tesla’s own pitch that the purpose-built robotaxi is built for theater, music, and gaming on a 22-inch touchscreen. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2096072197244596690 Musk was replying to an official Tesla post that framed Cybercab as safer transport that also gives passengers time back,...
Alex Diaz
18 hours ago
Gold futuristic sedan with a sleek, rounded design and Cyberpunk logo on the door panel.

Tesla Cybercab Trains on Over 16,000 Lifetimes of Driving

Tesla Robotaxi said on September 4, 2026 that Cybercab is trained on more than 16,000 lifetimes of driving, framing the purpose-built robotaxi’s vision system as awake and looking every way at once as public rides open in Austin. https://twitter.com/robotaxi/status/2095981690497962439 “Cybercab is trained on >16,000 lifetimes of driving,” the official account wrote. “Its eyes see in...
Alex Diaz
20 hours ago
Large group of workers posing for a team photo around a futuristic white delivery vehicle in an industrial loading dock area with tall doors in the background.

Tesla Cybertruck Hits First Gulf Coast Lithium 4680 Milestone

[caption id="attachment_72340" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Tesla Cybertruck[/caption] Tesla said the first Cybertruck has been built with 4680 cells containing lithium from its Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery, a supply-chain milestone the official Cybertruck account posted with a factory photo late September 4. https://twitter.com/cybertruck/status/2096003208015659206 Elon Musk quote-tweeted the announcement minutes later with a four-word reaction: "Lithium made in...
Sarah Lee-Jones
21 hours ago
Two gold futuristic cars stop on a city street, one with its gull-wing door open and graffiti on the side.

Tesla Moves Austin Cybercab Public Rides Up to 2 PM CT

Tesla Robotaxi moved Cybercab public rides in Austin up to 2:00 p.m. Central Time on September 4, 2026, three hours earlier than the 5:00 p.m. CT window it posted overnight, citing popular demand after Thursday's invite-only launch. https://twitter.com/robotaxi/status/2095922540883378321 The official account quoted its own earlier line that public Cybercab rides would open at 5:00 p.m....
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 days ago
Tesla Powerwall 3P available to order in Portugal

Tesla Powerwall 3P Opens for Orders in Portugal After Germany and Netherlands

Tesla Powerwall 3P. Source: Tesla Energy / X Tesla Energy said on September 4, 2026 that the three-phase Powerwall 3P is now available to order in Portugal, extending the European rollout that started in Germany and later reached the Netherlands. https://twitter.com/teslaenergy/status/2095890603695649088 The Powerwall 3P pairs a 13.5 kWh home battery with a hybrid inverter built...
Alex Diaz
2 days ago
Two gold futuristic cars stop on a city street, one with its gull-wing door open and graffiti on the side.

NHTSA Opens Probe Into Nearly 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs After Austin Launch

Tesla Cybercab The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation Friday into whether about 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs were properly certified under federal motor vehicle safety standards, Reuters reported, a day after Tesla began commercial Cybercab rides in Austin. According to Reuters, NHTSA is examining the process and technical data Tesla used to claim...
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 days ago

Tesla FSD v14.3.9 Will Jump Back On If You’re Distracted

[caption id="attachment_67134" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Image: Tesla[/caption] Tesla AI said Full Self-Driving Supervised v14.3.9 is starting to roll out shortly with a new active safety feature set that can turn FSD on for the driver when a crash looks imminent. https://twitter.com/Tesla_AI/status/2095767350070890688 Under the update, FSD Supervised can activate on the driver's behalf when an imminent collision...
Alex Diaz
2 days 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
4 weeks 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
1 month ago

Tesla Hits $28.2 Billion Revenue in Q2 as Production Begins for Cybercab

Tesla reported its second-quarter financial results for 2026, generating $28.236 billion in revenue, up 26 percent compared to the same period last year. The electric vehicle maker also crossed $100 billion in revenue on a trailing twelve-month basis for the first time. Net income attributable to common stockholders reached $1.114 billion. Operating income dropped 57 […]
Alex Diaz
2 months ago

SpaceX

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SpaceX Gets $240 JPMorgan Target After Cursor Close

JPMorgan kept an Overweight rating and a $240 price target on SpaceX on August 25, pointing to the closed Cursor acquisition and early Grok gains after Cursor data went into training. Analyst Doug Anmuth wrote that SpaceX’s AI ambitions are coming into sharper focus, and that the bank is increasingly positive on Grok. The $240...
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 weeks ago
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Starlink Uses Grok Voice for 15,000 Calls a Day

SpaceXAI said Starlink is using Grok Voice to handle more than 15,000 inbound customer support and sales calls a day, with the same system diagnosing hardware issues, shipping replacements, and filling more than 3,000 orders a week across voice and chat. The company posted the Starlink numbers as a follow-up to a claim that Grok...
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 weeks ago
Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from a SpaceX pad, flames and smoke erupting as it climbs into the blue sky. (informative)

SpaceX Sets August 30 Falcon Heavy Launch for NASA’s Roman

SpaceX is targeting Sunday, August 30 at 7:26 a.m. ET for a Falcon Heavy launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with a backup window Monday, August 31 at 7:22 a.m. ET. The company posted the mission page and countdown timeline on spacex.com/launches/roman. A...
Alex Diaz
2 weeks ago
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SpaceXAI Adopts NVIDIA Vera CPU, Targets 2027 Orbit Launch

SpaceXAI will deploy NVIDIA Vera CPUs to run the tool-use, code, and data work behind its next agentic AI apps, and Elon Musk said the companies have designed a space-optimized Vera Rubin NVL72 system for launch to orbit in the fourth quarter of 2027, with significant scale in 2028. “SpaceX, in partnership with Nvidia, has...
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 weeks ago

SpaceX Posts Bengaluru Starlink Jobs as India Stays Frozen

SpaceX is hiring a Bengaluru supply-chain team for Starlink user-terminal manufacturing while India’s commercial Starlink launch stays frozen on pending security clearances. As of August 23, SpaceX’s careers board listed four Bengaluru openings: senior supplier development engineers for injection molding and RF integration, another supplier development engineer role, and a global supply manager. At least...
Alex Diaz
2 weeks ago
Starlink Flat High Performance antenna on a vessel deck over open water

Starlink Powers Real-Time TGS Seismic Data Above Arctic Circle

Starlink said on August 24 that its network enables real-time seismic data transfer for TGS even 138 miles above the Arctic Circle, so vessels can collaborate in some of the most remote waters on Earth. “Starlink enables real-time seismic data transfer for @TGScompany even 138 miles above the Arctic Circle, so vessels can seamlessly collaborate...
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 weeks 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
9 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
9 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
11 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
12 months 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
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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