Mercedes-Benz has announced its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States will gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in February, which includes over 20,000 charging stations. Canadian Mercedes-Benz drivers will be able to use Tesla Superchargers later in 2025. The Germany automaker announced last July it would be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), […]
Tesla has overtaken Audi in global vehicle sales, delivering 1.79 million cars in 2024, compared to Audi’s 1.67 million. This marks a significant shift as Tesla now outsells one of Germany’s iconic luxury brands, according to company sales data compiled by Bloomberg. Audi’s sales dropped by 12% last year, failing to grow in key markets […]
Elon Musk announced that Tesla is deploying Cybertrucks equipped with Starlink terminals to assist areas in Los Angeles and Malibu affected by wildfires. These trucks are being used as mobile base stations to provide free WiFi and power in zones lacking connectivity. Musk apologized to customers awaiting Cybertruck deliveries, promising new vehicles by the end […]
Tesla has issued a recall affecting 239,382 vehicles across its Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X lineup due to a software-related issue impacting rearview camera functionality. The recall, identified as “25V-002,” applies to cars produced between January 2023 and December 2024. A defect in the car’s computer system, combined with older software […]
SpaceX and Starlink are stepping up to assist those affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires by offering one month of free internet service. The initiative aims to support recovery efforts in impacted areas (via @BLKMDL3), according to an email sent to Starlink customers. For residents whose service addresses are within the wildfire-affected regions, Starlink […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed an appeal against a court ruling that voided his record $56 billion compensation deal with Tesla. The appeal, submitted on Wednesday, moves the case to Delaware’s Supreme Court, nearly a year after the initial decision, reports Bloomberg Law. The legal battle revolves around Musk’s 2018 pay package, the largest […]
The voice commands in Tesla vehicles are okay, but not great. Sometimes the voice commands don’t understand what you’re saying. A major upgrade is needed and now Tesla CEO says xAI’s Grok is coming to the company’s cars, “soon”. Musk made the comment today when he was testing live-streaming today on X by gaming. “Grok […]
Tesla’s Model Y continues to shine as electric vehicles (EVs) hit a record 19.6% market share in the UK for 2024. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), nearly 2 million new cars were registered last year, marking a 2.6% growth compared to 2023. Fleet buyers drove most of the growth, while […]
United Airlines has announced plans today to accelerate the rollout of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet service across its fleet. The airline first announced plans to bring Starlink to the fleet in September. The first commercial flight equipped with Starlink is expected to take off this spring, using a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. By the end […]
SpaceX is preparing for the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket, setting the stage for a year of groundbreaking advancements in space exploration. This flight will showcase significant upgrades to the rocket and test a variety of new technologies aimed at improving performance, reliability, and reusability. SpaceX outlined the major upgrades for Flight 7 […]
In 2024, SpaceX’s Starlink reached new heights, expanding its coverage to 27 additional markets and now serving areas home to 2.8 billion people worldwide, including some of the most remote regions on the planet. To support the surging demand for high-speed internet, SpaceX opened a new 700,000-square-foot factory in Bastrop, Texas, and launched two major […]
Tesla has introduced a $60 USD Cybertruck Metal Key Card, a durable stainless-steel alternative to its standard plastic key cards that come included with vehicle purchases. Designed for convenience and versatility, the key card provides an alternative way to access the Cybertruck when a phone key isn’t available (you should always carry a key card […]
Tesla is now offering free Supercharging to customers who purchase a new Cybertruck Foundation Series, with the promotion applying to orders placed on or after December 27, 2024, from existing inventory. The free Supercharging benefit will last for the duration of vehicle ownership, but there are important conditions to consider. It’s too bad this free […]
South Korean company Bright Energy Partners, which operates the electric vehicle (EV) charging brand “Watter,” is set to install fast chargers supporting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) at 46 locations across the country by the end of 2024. This is the first time a charging operator in Korea, other than Tesla, has installed chargers […]
Tesla has introduced a new feature to improve charging times for its vehicles in extreme cold weather. The company announced on Christmas Eve that Supercharger battery heating is now active at V3 and V4 Superchargers in cold climates, specifically for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with standard range, rear-wheel drive configurations. “When plugging […]
