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Map of Houston with overlapping blue geofences (old vs. new) over a dark street map, legend shows white for old and blue for new geofence.

Tesla Robotaxi Rider Covers 74 Miles Across Houston in One $133 Trip

[caption id="attachment_74849" align="aligncenter" width="970"] Image: Tesla Robotaxi/X[/caption] A Houston Robotaxi rider logged 74.1 miles and 3 hours 5 minutes for $133.25 on Saturday, running from the northern edge of Tesla's expanded geofence to the southern edge and back to the same starting point. https://twitter.com/scotsrule08/status/2116681294994096639 Spencer, who posts as @scotsrule08, shared an app receipt for the...
Alex Diaz
7 hours ago
Interior view from the driver seat of a Tesla, with a large central touchscreen showing urban navigation ahead.

Latvia Approves Tesla’s Supervised FSD as Riga Test Drives Begin

[caption id="attachment_74841" align="aligncenter" width="970"] Image: Tesla Europe/X[/caption] Tesla's supervised FSD is now giving rides on Latvian roads, less than a week after the country approved the system on October 26. Ben Geskin said on Saturday that Tesla invited him to be one of the first people in Latvia to try Tesla Assisted Driving, the European...
Sarah Lee-Jones
7 hours ago
Two satellites labeled V1 and V2 emit bright laser beams toward Earth over a curved horizon in space. They project light toward the planet below.

Carney Says Canada Won’t Tie Defenses to a Billionaire’s Satellites

[caption id="attachment_74714" align="aligncenter" width="970"] Image: SpaceX[/caption] Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not hook its defenses to a satellite network one billionaire can switch off, and he told Politico that Ottawa's own low Earth orbit constellation should be operating in 2028. The interview was recorded in Montreal on Thursday, October 30, after Carney hosted...
Alex Diaz
8 hours ago
SpaceX Falcon 9 lifting off at night from Vandenberg with a bright engine plume

SpaceX Hits 700 Falcon 9 Flights With California Starlink Launch

[caption id="attachment_75092" align="aligncenter" width="970"] Image: SpaceX[/caption] SpaceX has now flown its Falcon 9 rocket 700 times, after a Friday night launch of 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to a count from Spaceflight Now. According to SpaceX's mission page, Falcon 9 lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at...
Sarah Lee-Jones
12 hours ago
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Grok’s API Answers Will Carry a Hidden Watermark Starting in November

[caption id="attachment_75089" align="aligncenter" width="970"] Image: SpaceXSI[/caption] SpaceXSI will put an invisible watermark on text from its Grok API models starting November 7, 2026, according to the company's own Output Watermarking docs. Starting that day, the mark is on by default for grok-4.7, grok-4.6, grok-4.5 and grok-4.3, plus grok-4.20 in its reasoning, non-reasoning and multi-agent flavors....
Alex Diaz
13 hours ago
Silver Tesla Model X with Falcon Wing doors open beside a mountain lake

CBI Ends Tesla Extended Warranties in Canada, Last Day Is October 31

[caption id="attachment_75082" align="aligncenter" width="970"] Image: Tesla[/caption] CBI, a Quebec-based financing and warranty provider, is ending new extended warranties for Tesla vehicles in Canada after October 31, according to an email the company sent to customers. Denis, a Tesla Model Y owner, shared the notice in a Canadian Tesla owners group on Facebook. CBI said its...
Alex Diaz
13 hours ago
Red Tesla Model 3 plugged into a white V4 Supercharger

Tesla Reportedly Charges $539 After Owner Hits Emergency Drive Away

[caption id="attachment_75085" align="aligncenter" width="970"] Image: Tesla[/caption] Tesla owners who tap Activate on the new Emergency Drive Away feature can land a charge-port service bill even if the car never leaves the stall, according to one owner on X. Yaro, a Tesla owner posting as @Tutrifour, wrote on Friday that service charged $539 to inspect the...
Sarah Lee-Jones
13 hours ago
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SpaceX’s Next AI Supercomputers Are Called Gun Range and Spam

[caption id="attachment_74879" align="aligncenter" width="970"] Image: Elon Musk/X[/caption] SpaceX is adding two more AI supercomputer clusters at its Colossus 2 site, including one named Spam that will hold about 200,000 Nvidia GB300 chips for inference. Elon Musk laid out the timelines on Saturday morning in a reply to a walkthrough video posted on X. Macroharder and...
Sarah Lee-Jones
14 hours ago

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Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster That Can Fly, and It’s Insane

Update (Oct 15): Tesla has posted a one-second video of a Roadster going from 0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds. A follow-up reply says that works out to 0.67 seconds with rollout subtracted. Tesla didn’t say which configuration made the run, so it’s unclear whether that’s the Performance, Thrust or Rocket version. Tesla has […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 weeks ago

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
3 months ago

SpaceX

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A grey camper van with a Starlink Mini dish on its roof rack driving along a dusty desert road, seen from above.

Korean Fire Crews Are Testing Starlink for Wildfire Blackouts

Image: Starlink South Korea’s Gyeongbuk Fire Headquarters has started a pilot that puts Starlink on a fire-command vehicle, so crews can keep video and command links running in remote mountain areas when cell towers go down during wildfires, heavy rain or typhoons. The headquarters announced the trial on Sunday, according to a report in the […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
3 weeks ago

FCC Grants SpaceX Approval for 15,000 Direct-to-Cell Starlink Satellites

SpaceX has secured FCC approval to deploy and operate 15,000 next-generation satellites for Starlink Mobile, giving the company a regulatory path to turn its direct-to-cell service into a full competitor to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. The FCC granted SpaceX's application in part this week in order DA 26-1078, adopted and released October 6, 2026, after...
Alex Diaz
4 weeks ago

Starlink Calls Undisclosed Maneuvers Biggest Risk for 11,000 Satellites

Starlink posted a thread on Tuesday morning arguing that undisclosed satellite maneuvers by other operators are the biggest collision risk in low Earth orbit, and it's pushing the industry to share ephemeris data, predicted trajectories and planned maneuvers in the open. According to the thread, Starlink runs more than 11,000 satellites delivering broadband to millions...
Alex Diaz
4 weeks ago

SpaceX Targets Wednesday Undocking for Crew-12 Dragon From ISS

SpaceX's Crew-12 Dragon is set to undock from the International Space Station on Wednesday, October 7, bringing NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev back to Earth after nearly eight months in orbit. According to SpaceX's Crew-12 mission page, Dragon is targeted to undock autonomously at...
Alex Diaz
4 weeks ago
Starship Flight 14 full stack at sunrise on the Starbase launch mount

SpaceX Stock Jumps 5% as Morgan Stanley Calls $300 Target ‘Cheap’

SPCX shares jumped about 5.3 percent to roughly $167.37 in early trading on Monday, October 5, after Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas reiterated his Outperform rating and a $300 price target, saying the stock looks cheap ahead of Starship Flight 15. The note, titled "SPCX $159: Cheap and Getting Cheaper," was published Sunday, October 4,...
Sarah Lee-Jones
4 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
9 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
11 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
11 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
8 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
9 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
1 year 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