Stories by Nehal Malik

Elon Musk Talks Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI ‘Convergence’ [VIDEO]

Elon Musk recently sat down with entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath for the latest episode of the People by WTF podcast, recorded at Tesla’s headquarters in Texas. The wide-ranging, nearly two-hour conversation touched on everything from consciousness and parenting to the future of AI and global politics, but some of the most notable comments came […]

Tesla Model Y Orders in China Slip Into 2026

Tesla has officially sold out all remaining 2025 production slots for the Model Y in China, with new orders for all four trims now showing estimated delivery dates between January and February 2026. The update comes from Tesla’s online configurator, which is now directing customers to purchase vehicles currently in stock if they want guaranteed […]

Tesla Megapacks Power New $50 Million Grid Battery in Japan

A major Tesla-powered energy storage project has officially gone live in northern Japan, marking one of the country’s most significant grid battery deployments to date. Manoa Energy has begun commercial operations of its new 50 MW/104 MWh “Helios” Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Sapporo City, Hokkaido — a project equipped with Tesla’s flagship Megapack […]

Tesla Faces Europe Slump Despite Norway Sales Record

Tesla’s sales story in Europe took on a split personality in November, with steep declines across several major markets contrasted sharply by unprecedented demand in Norway. According to new registration data reported by Reuters, Tesla saw year-over-year drops of more than 50% in France and Sweden, as well as double-digit declines in Denmark, the Netherlands, […]

Tesla Beats China’s EV Market in New Efficiency Test

Tesla continues to extend its efficiency lead in China. The Model 3 and Model Y once again ranked as the two most efficient vehicles in a new real-world energy consumption test conducted by Chinese automotive publication Autohome, which placed dozens of EVs under identical, controlled conditions to evaluate their true high-speed consumption (via Sina News). Autohome […]

Tesla Snags Apple AI Engineer for Optimus Robot Push

Tesla has quietly pulled in another major AI hire — this time straight out of Apple’s ranks. In social media posts over the weekend, former Apple engineer Yilun Chen announced he has officially joined Tesla’s Optimus AI team, capping off nearly four years at the Cupertino giant working across hardware, engineering, research, and early-stage product […]

Tesla Cybertruck Drives 1,200 Miles on FSD With Zero Interventions

A Tesla Cybertruck owner is turning heads across the EV community after sharing proof that his truck drove more than 1,200 miles entirely on its own using Full Self-Driving (Supervised). The owner, who goes by @brunitatoiu on X, posted screenshots from Tesla’s new Self-Driving Stats interface — introduced with FSD v14.2 — showing 1,285.8 out […]

Tesla FSD Wins Big New Testing Approval in Spain

Tesla’s push to bring Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to Europe continues picking up momentum, with Spain now emerging as one of the most important testing hubs under the country’s new Evaluation of the Safety and Technology of Automated Vehicles (ES-AV) framework. The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) published updated authorization data this week, confirming Tesla is […]

Tesla Begins Deliveries of Striking New Marine Blue Model Y

Tesla has officially begun delivering Model Ys in its newly introduced Marine Blue paint finish, marking the first customer handovers of the colorway in Europe following its initial launch last month. The new shade — developed at Tesla’s advanced multi-layer paint facility at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg — caught significant attention when it debuted in Europe as […]

Tesla’s Two-Seat Cybercab Design Justified by New Waymo Data

Newly published robotaxi occupancy data from Waymo is sparking fresh discussion about what future autonomous fleets should actually look like — and it’s giving Tesla’s upcoming two-seat Cybercab some notable validation. The data, highlighted this month by Toyota Europe product designer Karim Dia Toubajie in a detailed LinkedIn post, comes from Waymo’s Q3 2025 filings […]

Starlink Steps In With Free Internet After Indonesia Floods

Starlink is stepping in to support communities across Indonesia following severe flooding that has devastated regions of Sumatra this week. “For those affected by the severe flooding in Indonesia, Starlink is providing free service to new and existing customers through the end of December,” Starlink says on its official Support website and in a post […]

Tesla Model 3 Wins Best Passenger Car in New Zealand

Tesla’s refreshed Model 3 continues its winning streak in Oceania, picking up a major honor in New Zealand this week. DRIVEN Car Guide officially named the Model 3 the country’s Best Passenger Car of 2025, praising the sedan for its value, technology, and driving experience. Tesla’s local X account celebrated the achievement on the platform, […]

Tesla Lets Europe Test FSD From the Passenger Seat

Tesla is giving European drivers their first hands-on look at Full Self-Driving (Supervised), with the company launching FSD ride-alongs across Italy, France, and Germany. As announced by Tesla Europe on X, the new program lets anyone sign up to experience FSD (Supervised) from the passenger seat as a Tesla employee handles the driving. “Come experience […]

SpaceX Puts Starlink Hardware on Amazon for the First Time

SpaceX has quietly taken a major step toward broadening Starlink’s retail reach in the U.S.: Starlink hardware is now being sold directly through Amazon. Starlink’s own support documentation has been updated to list Amazon as an authorized retailer across the U.S., giving customers a new way to pick up the company’s satellite dishes and related […]

Tesla Begins Cybertruck Deliveries in First Overseas Market

Tesla officially kicked off Cybertruck deliveries in South Korea on Thursday, marking the all-electric pickup’s long-awaited overseas debut. “On November 27, 2025, the first Cybertruck deliveries were completed in Korea,” Tesla Korea confirmed the milestone on X. “Thanks to the unwavering support of our owners, Cybertruck has made its debut on Korean roads. We look […]