Stories by Nehal Malik

Tesla Model Y L Sold Out in China Until November as Demand Surges

Tesla’s new Model Y L is already proving to be a smash hit in China. The extended-wheelbase, three-row variant has sold out its allocation for October, with new orders in Tesla’s online configurator now showing an estimated delivery window starting in November 2025 at the earliest. Launched in August with a starting price of RMB […]

Starlink Gets FCC Approval to Boost Power on Dishes for Faster Speeds

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has received regulatory approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase the radiated power on two of its user terminal models — a move that could translate into faster and more reliable internet speeds for customers (via PCMag). The FCC signed off on SpaceX’s request this week, more than […]

Tesla Robotaxi Expands Testing to Tempe, Arizona

Tesla’s Robotaxi validation fleet has been spotted cruising the streets of Tempe, Arizona, fueling speculation that the Phoenix suburb could be one of the next proving grounds for the company’s autonomous ride-hailing service. Twitter user @adub0808 caught a Robotaxi test vehicle on the road, sharing footage on Tuesday. 🚨 BREAKING: Just caught Tesla Robotaxi test […]

SpaceX to Invest $8 Million in Bastrop Expansion

SpaceX is preparing another round of growth in Central Texas, with plans to kick off an $8 million expansion at its Bastrop site later this month — reports MySA. According to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, SpaceX will begin work on September 24 to add 80,000 square feet of new […]

Starlink Wins $300 Million in Federal Funds to Connect Underserved Areas

SpaceX’s Starlink is set to receive more than $300 million in federal funding to expand broadband access across underserved areas in the U.S., according to a new report from PCMag. So far, 36 states and U.S. territories have submitted proposals for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which aims to bridge […]

Tesla Targets Robotaxi Operations at Bay Area Airports

Tesla has started talks with Silicon Valley’s busiest airports as it looks to expand its Robotaxi ride-hailing service in California. According to Politico, the company has expressed interest in securing permits for operations at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), and Oakland International Airport (OAK). “We have received a request […]

Tesla Launches ‘MultiPass’ to Let Owners Charge at Third-Party EV Stations

Tesla has introduced a new feature called MultiPass, allowing owners to use their Tesla account to charge at third-party EV chargers. Announced on Monday by the official Tesla Charging account (@TeslaCharging) on X, MultiPass lets owners activate charging at non-Tesla stations directly from the Tesla app or by tapping their Tesla key card. Charging sessions […]

Tesla Unveils Megapack 3 and Megablock: Giant Grid Batteries for Cities

Tesla unveiled its next-generation utility-scale energy storage products — Megapack V3 and a new pre-engineered platform called Megablock — during its “Las Megas” event in Las Vegas on Monday. Megablock pic.twitter.com/JqQEAv4grj — Tesla (@Tesla) September 9, 2025 Megapack V3 introduces a redesigned architecture that significantly improves installation speed, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Each unit offers […]

Starlink Deal: Standard Kit + Extra Gen 3 Router for $235 at Sam’s Club

A new deal spotted at Sam’s Club offers one of the best values yet for Starlink hardware. Reddit user /u/iambobwood shared images showing the Starlink Standard Kit bundled with an extra Gen 3 wireless router at the membership-only warehouse retail chain for just $235. The Starlink Standard Kit already comes with one Gen 3 router, […]

Tesla China Sales Rebound 40% in August

Tesla saw a notable rebound in China last month, with retail sales climbing 40.7% in August compared to July, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The automaker sold 57,152 vehicles locally, up from 40,617 in July, marking one of the strongest month-to-month improvements so far in 2025 (via @piloly). Tesla sold […]

Tesla to Open First Showroom in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island

Tesla has announced plans to open its first dedicated showroom in Abu Dhabi, partnering with real estate developer Aldar to build a new Tesla Experience Centre on Yas Island. The facility will combine a showroom, service centre, and delivery hall under one roof, making it the first of its kind in the UAE capital. The […]

SpaceX Outlines Next-Gen Starlink Direct to Cell Plans: What’s Coming

SpaceX has shared new details on its next-generation Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, which are being designed to take full advantage of the newly acquired wireless spectrum from EchoStar. The company says the second-generation constellation will deliver a massive performance leap over the first-generation system, which was fully deployed earlier this year. According to SpaceX, […]

Starlink Secures $17 Billion Spectrum Deal with EchoStar

SpaceX has struck a landmark deal with EchoStar to acquire its full portfolio of AWS-4 and H-block wireless spectrum licenses for approximately $17 billion. The transaction includes up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, along with SpaceX covering around $2 billion in interest payments on EchoStar debt through […]

Musk Says Tesla’s AI5 Will Be the Best Inference Chip Yet

Elon Musk has revealed new details about Tesla’s upcoming AI5 and AI6 chips, claiming they could set a new benchmark for automotive and even broader AI computing performance. “Just had a great design review today with the Tesla AI5 chip design team! This is going to be an epic chip,” Musk said on X. “And […]

Starlink to Power Japan Coast Guard Patrol Ship Communications

Japan’s Coast Guard is preparing to adopt SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in a move aimed at strengthening its communications infrastructure amid growing regional tensions — reports Nikkei Asia. The plan will see 66 large patrol vessels equipped with Starlink in fiscal year 2025, which runs until March 31, with an additional 16 vessels following […]