Stories by Nehal Malik
Tesla Insurance Is Expanding to Two New States
Tesla Insurance appears to be gearing up for another expansion, with filings suggesting the automaker is preparing to launch its coverage in two additional U.S. states in the coming months. According to regulatory filings first reported by Coverager, Tesla Property & Casualty has submitted new auto insurance programs in both Indiana and Tennessee, with a […]
Tesla’s Biggest Canadian Supercharger Opens This Month
Tesla is set to open its largest Supercharger site in Canada later this month, marking a major expansion of the company’s fast-charging footprint in the country. According to a report from Electric-Vehicles.com, the new Supercharger station in Ajax, Ontario, officially goes live on January 23 and will feature a massive 44 charging stalls. Construction on […]
Iran Shuts Down Starlink for First Time Amid Protests
Starlink has been blocked in Iran for the first time, marking a significant escalation in how the country is responding to ongoing anti-government protests and efforts to control the flow of information. According to a Forbes report, Iran has deployed military-grade jamming technology to disrupt Starlink satellite internet access amid a nationwide digital blackout. While […]
Tesla Expands Cybercab Testing to New U.S. State
Tesla appears to be quietly expanding Cybercab testing beyond its usual hotbeds, with a new sighting suggesting the autonomous vehicle has now made its way to Chicago. On Monday, Tesla’s official Robotaxi account on X posted a photo of a Cybercab driving past Wrigley Field, simply captioned “Da cab.” While short on words, the image speaks […]
Tesla Says Cybercabs ‘Won’t Need’ Steering Wheels for Long
Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab is once again turning heads, this time thanks to new videos and images showing the autonomous vehicle being tested on Austin highways and city streets — and a cheeky comment from Tesla itself that hints at its steering-wheel-free future. The latest footage, shared by Tesla enthusiast @herbertong, shows the Cybercab cruising at […]
Musk: South Africa’s ‘Anti-White’ Laws Are Blocking Starlink
Elon Musk is once again drawing attention to South Africa’s regulatory roadblocks as Starlink remains unable to launch in the country, despite operating in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. The SpaceX CEO said the issue comes down to South Africa’s telecommunications ownership rules, arguing that Starlink has effectively been blocked because he is […]
Boring Company Reveals Massive Vegas Loop Expansion
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has shared its most detailed look yet at what the future holds for the Vegas Loop, outlining a multi-phase expansion plan that ultimately envisions up to 1,200 Tesla vehicles operating across a 68-mile underground tunnel network beneath Las Vegas. According to a recent report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Boring […]
Tesla FSD Wins MotorTrend’s Best Driver Assistance Award
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has earned a major vote of confidence from one of the auto industry’s most influential publications. MotorTrend has named Tesla FSD the winner of its Best Tech 2026 award for Driver Assistance, calling it the most advanced driver assistance system on the market — and saying the competition isn’t really close. […]
SpaceX Lands $739M Deal for U.S. Missile Defense Launches
SpaceX has secured another major win with the U.S. military, landing $739 million in launch contracts tied to missile warning and missile tracking missions for the U.S. Space Force. The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) on Friday announced that the contracts were awarded as part of National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 […]
Tesla Adds More Robotaxis to Bay Area Ride-Hailing Fleet
Tesla appears to be quietly ramping up its Robotaxi presence in California. Several users in the Bay Area are now receiving in-app notifications suggesting Tesla has expanded the number of Robotaxi vehicles available in their area. The notification, first shared by X user Nik Kharris (@nikkharris), reads: “More vehicles available in your area,” hinting at […]
Starlink Wi-Fi on Planes Is Staying Free — Here’s Why
As Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi continues to roll out across major airlines, passengers may be wondering whether the service will eventually come with a price tag. According to SpaceX, the short answer is no — at least not for most travelers. Speaking at CES 2026 this week, Nick Seitz, global head of Starlink’s aviation business, said […]
Starlink Gets Huge FCC Approval to Double Satellite Fleet
Starlink just received a massive green light from U.S. regulators that could significantly reshape the future of satellite internet and mobile connectivity. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized SpaceX to deploy and operate up to 15,000 next-generation Starlink satellites, doubling the previously approved limit of 7,500. The decision clears the way for SpaceX to […]
Tesla Quietly Drops a Longer-Range Budget Model Y in Europe
Tesla is rolling out a new entry-level Model Y variant in Europe, and it’s a bit of a surprise. Dubbed the Model Y Standard Long Range RWD, the new configuration delivers significantly more driving range than the existing base model, while still undercutting other trims on price. According to Tesla Europe, the Model Y Standard […]
Tesla’s Budget Model Y Hits Canada, Cheaper Than the U.S.
Tesla has quietly added a new entry-level Model Y to its Canadian lineup, giving buyers north of the border a cheaper way into the company’s best-selling electric SUV — and, interestingly, one that undercuts U.S. pricing. As reported by iPhone in Canada, the Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel Drive has now appeared on Tesla’s Canadian configurator […]
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 […]