General Motors is temporarily cutting electric vehicle production shifts at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit-Hamtramck as demand softens (via The Detroit Free Press). The automaker told employees on August 27 that first- and second-shift production will be paused for one month beginning September 2, the day after Labor Day, and won’t resume until October 6. […]
Montana has become the latest U.S. state to direct a major portion of its federal broadband funding toward satellite internet providers, awarding SpaceX’s Starlink $119 million to connect 20,000 underserved locations — reports PCMag. The funds come from the U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which aims to expand high-speed internet access across rural […]
Tesla has officially confirmed that its advanced driver-assistance software, Full Self-Driving (Supervised), is launching in Australia and New Zealand. The rollout marks a major milestone for the company, bringing its hands-free driving technology to the first right-hand drive (RHD) markets as part of its path toward global deployment. Earlier this week, Australian media teased a […]
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shared an update on when the company will attempt to “catch” Starship using the massive chopstick arms on its “Mechazilla” launch tower, implying the milestone will likely come in 2026. Responding to questions on X, Musk said Starship’s first catch attempt will probably take place between Flight 13 and Flight […]
Tesla has started listing official accessories for the newly launched Model Y L on its Chinese online shop, giving buyers a first look at the kinds of add-ons available for the extended, family-focused SUV. All of the items are currently marked as “Coming soon.” The Model Y L launched in China last week, starting at […]
Starlink has officially surpassed 7 million customers worldwide, the company announced in a Wednesday post on X. “Starlink is connecting more than 7M people with reliable high-speed internet across ~150 countries, territories and many other markets. Thank you to all our customers around the world!” the company wrote. The milestone marks yet another surge in […]
Starlink is slashing hardware and subscription prices in Canada, offering one of its steepest discounts yet as it looks to grow its already fast-expanding subscriber base north of the border. The SpaceX-owned satellite internet provider is now selling its Standard Kit for $249 CAD (was $599, a $350 discount), per an email sent to Canadians. […]
Stellantis has pressed pause on its AutoDrive Level 3 self-driving program, opting instead to lean on suppliers for advanced driver-assistance technology as it looks to cut costs amid falling sales — reports Reuters. The automaker had originally hoped to launch its AutoDrive system with Level 3 capability in 2024, in partnership with BMW, before pushing […]
FLO, a North American leader in the electric vehicle (EV) charging space, has announced a new partnership with Tim Hortons that will see EV fast chargers deployed at 100 Tims restaurants across Canada by the end of 2028. The rollout will make Tim Hortons the largest restaurant provider of public EV fast charging in the […]
The Government of Canada today announced nearly $22.7 million CAD (about $16.5 million USD) in funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across British Columbia. The investment, delivered in partnership with provincial utilities and municipalities, will support eight projects that will see more than 480 new EV chargers installed along major highways, in public […]
SpaceX’s Starship completed its tenth flight test on Tuesday, August 26, lifting off from Starbase, Texas, at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The launch marked another milestone in the company’s pursuit of building the world’s first fully reusable rocket, with SpaceX declaring the mission a success after meeting all major objectives. The test began with […]
BYD on Tuesday announced that its high-end sub-brand Yangwang has set a new global benchmark for electric vehicle performance. On August 8, the Yangwang U9 Track Edition supercar hit a verified top speed of 472.41 km/h (294 mph) at Germany’s ATP proving grounds, making it the fastest production EV in the world. The U9 Track […]
Elon Musk has shared new details about SpaceX’s roadmap for future iterations of Starship as the company gears up for its 10th orbital flight test. In a post on X, Musk noted that Starship V3 will be a “massive upgrade” over the current V2 and should be through production and testing by the end of […]
Tesla has officially announced the launch of the Cybertruck in South Korea, marking the long-awaited debut of its angular electric pickup in the country. According to Tesla Korea, existing reservation holders will be able to log in to their Tesla accounts and confirm their Cybertruck orders starting August 29, 2025, through September 4, 2025. New […]
Tesla reportedly turned down a $60 million settlement proposal before being hit with a $243 million penalty in a high-profile lawsuit over a fatal 2019 crash involving Autopilot. According to Reuters, lawyers for the plaintiffs disclosed the settlement offer in a court filing this week as part of a request for legal fees, which they […]
