Stories by Nehal Malik

Tesla Hikes Premium Connectivity Pricing in Australia, New Zealand, and More

Tesla is increasing the price of its Premium Connectivity subscription in several international markets, including Australia and New Zealand, starting November 10. In Australia, the monthly cost of Premium Connectivity is rising by 40%, from $9.99 to $13.99 AUD per month. “To keep delivering the premium features you enjoy, we’re updating the subscription fee for […]

Tesla FSD 14 Drops Autosteer Icon in UI Redesign

Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving (Supervised) update, version 14.1, has quietly removed one of the system’s most recognizable interface elements — the iconic Autosteer steering wheel icon. Instead, when FSD is active, Tesla vehicles now display the words “Self-Driving” in a clean blue font just below the current speed on the main touchscreen. The vehicle’s on-screen […]

Tesla Robotaxi App Adds Live Traffic and Battery Alerts in Latest Update

Tesla has rolled out a new update for its Robotaxi app on iOS, adding several small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements as the company continues preparing for a wider expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing service. According to X user @klwtts, the latest version of the Robotaxi app now displays low phone battery alerts and live traffic […]

Tesla Launches Model Y Standard in Europe, Deliveries Begin November

Tesla has launched the new Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in Europe, expanding its lineup with the most affordable version of the popular all-electric crossover yet. The announcement comes directly from the official Tesla Europe account on X, with deliveries set to begin this November. Model Y Standard is here pic.twitter.com/uKOW0rgaZn — Tesla Europe […]

Tesla Cybercab Spotted Testing at Giga Texas and Fremont

Tesla’s long-awaited Cybercab has been spotted at both the company’s Fremont test track in California and at the Giga Texas crash test facility — a sign that the next-generation autonomous vehicle is getting closer to production readiness. Drone footage from earlier this week that was shared online captured the first public sighting of the Tesla Cybercab […]

Tesla Model S Named on TIME’s Top 25 Inventions List

TIME Magazine has officially recognized the Tesla Model S on its Best Inventions Hall of Fame for the century (so far), which records the 25 most iconic inventions the publication covered in the past 25 years. This solidifies the all-electric luxury sedan’s place among some of the most influential inventions in modern history. TIME praised […]

Tesla Planning New Model Y+ with 800 km Range for China, Filings Show

Tesla appears to be preparing to launch a new variant of its popular Model Y SUV in China, dubbed the “Model Y+.” According to a new filing spotted in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalog, the vehicle is expected to deliver up to 800 km of range under the CLTC testing cycle […]

Tesla Rolls Out Grok AI in Canada with 2025.38 Software Update

Tesla has quietly rolled out its in-car conversational AI, Grok, to Canadian owners as part of the latest 2025.38 software update. The feature, developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, marks the first time Canadian drivers can directly interact with Grok inside their vehicles. Software version 2025.38 began rolling out this week and follows months of waiting […]

Tesla Software Update 2025.38 Adds 3D Buildings to Navigation and More

Tesla has begun rolling out software update 2025.38, introducing a number of new features and improvements for owners — headlined by the addition of 3D buildings and cityscapes in the built-in navigation map (via @max_bracco). According to the release notes, drivers can now “see buildings and cityscapes in more detail with 3D view.” To enable […]

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, […]

SpaceX Launches Free Starlink Dish Rentals in Select States

SpaceX’s Starlink is experimenting with a new rental-only model for its satellite dishes in parts of Iowa, offering new Residential customers the option to get a free dish with professional installation included at no additional cost. Normally, Starlink requires customers to purchase their dish outright to subscribe to its satellite internet service. However, in select […]

Starlink Offers Free Mini Dish to Residential Users in U.S. and Canada

SpaceX is expanding its free Starlink Mini promotion to select Residential subscribers in the U.S. and Canada who’ve been customers for over a year. Eligible users are receiving emails offering the $499 Starlink Mini kit at no cost, along with discounted rates on Roam plans. “As a thank you for being a Residential customer for […]

Tesla Confirms No Front Bumper Camera Retrofit Coming for Model 3

Tesla has reportedly confirmed it has no plans to offer a front bumper camera retrofit for existing Model 3 owners, despite the feature now appearing on all new builds in the U.S. Longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) shared on X that after double-checking with Tesla directly, the company “does not currently offer a front […]

Watch Tesla FSD 14 Navigate a Drive-Thru on Its Own [VIDEO]

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.1 has added a new layer of human-like driving behavior — including the ability to navigate a drive-thru lane. In a video clip shared by Tesla community member @DirtyTesLa on X, FSD 14.1 can be seen successfully making its way through a Wendy’s drive-thru without any driver input on the […]

Tesla FSD 14: Major Improvements and More Human-Like Driving

Tesla officially began rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.1 this week with software update 2025.32.8.5, introducing some of the most significant improvements the company has ever made to its autonomous driving system. The update adds new Arrival Options for where FSD should park, along with major handling and routing upgrades. To showcase just how […]