Stories by Nehal Malik

Tesla Diner: Everything You Need to Know

Tesla officially opened the first Tesla Diner to the public at 4:20 p.m. PT / 7:20 p.m. ET on Monday, July 21, and it’s already drawing crowds for far more than just fast charging. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard in L.A.’s Hollywood Media District, the Tesla Diner is a retro-futuristic 24/7 diner, Supercharger, and drive-in […]

Tesla Brings Free Full Self-Driving Transfers to Europe, Middle East

Tesla has officially expanded free Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfers to Europe and the Middle East, the company announced on Monday via its regional X account, @TeslaEurope. “You want it, you got it,” the company said in its post. “Transfer FSD capability from your current Tesla to your new one. Now applicable to all new orders […]

Tesla Updates Robotaxi App, Adds Adaptive Pick-Ups and More

Tesla has just rolled out a fresh update for its Robotaxi app — version 25.7.6 (build 6041) on iOS — and it brings a host of quality-of-life improvements, including a new adaptive pick-up behavior that makes the autonomous ride-hailing experience even more Uber-like. The highlight of this update is that Tesla’s Robotaxis can now pick […]

Tesla Model 3 Tops 3 Million Sales Worldwide

Tesla has officially sold more than 3 million Model 3 units worldwide since the electric sedan first launched back in 2017 — a major milestone for the automaker that helped bring electric vehicles into the mainstream. According to Tesla, that averages out to one Model 3 sold about every 90 seconds over the last seven […]

Tesla FSD to Get Robotaxi Upgrades, Confirms Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company plans to bring some of the advancements powering its unsupervised Robotaxi software to upcoming public builds of Full Self-Driving (FSD). In a series of tweets on Sunday, Musk revealed that Tesla’s general-purpose FSD software is about to receive a “step change” in performance, thanks to integrations […]

Tesla Shares Nevada Semi Factory Construction Update [VIDEO]

Tesla has shared a new progress update on its dedicated Semi truck factory, currently under construction in Nevada — and things are moving along fast. According to the official Tesla Semi account on X, the facility now features a completed stamping shop, and tools are being installed in both the Powder Coat and Material Conveyance […]

Tesla Diner Launch Confirmed: Save the Date

Tesla has officially set the stage for the launch of its new Hollywood Diner and Supercharger, set to open to the public on Monday, July 21. Located along Santa Monica Boulevard between Highland and La Brea in the heart of the Hollywood Media District, the site blends drive-in nostalgia with futuristic charging convenience. It began […]

Trump Wanted to Cut SpaceX Contracts, But Most Were Too ‘Vital’: Report

The Trump administration reportedly initiated a review of federal contracts held by SpaceX earlier this summer, but quickly discovered that most of them were too essential to cut, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. The review was triggered shortly after President Trump publicly suggested terminating federal agreements with Elon Musk’s companies […]

SpaceX Launches 24 More Starlink Satellites to Orbit [VIDEO]

SpaceX capped off the week with yet another successful Starlink mission, sending 24 more of its internet-beaming satellites into orbit late Friday night from California. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, July 18, at 8:52 p.m. PT / 11:52 p.m. ET. About an […]

Tesla Robotaxi Spotted Testing Outside Austin Geofence — Expansion Incoming?

Tesla may be preparing yet another expansion of its Robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas. Longtime Tesla watcher Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer) spotted a Tesla validation vehicle on Thursday in Marble Falls — well west of Austin and outside both the company’s current Robotaxi service area and that of rival Waymo, which just recently extended its geofence […]

First Tesla Model Y L Spotted in the Wild [VIDEO]

Tesla’s recently announced Model Y L has been spotted testing on public roads in China for the very first time, offering our best look yet at the upcoming stretched variant of the company’s best-selling SUV. Originally shared by @Veowow on X, the sighting shows a camouflaged Model Y L driving at night — with the […]

Tesla Diner Spotted in Mobile App Ahead of Launch

Tesla’s highly anticipated Hollywood Supercharger Diner has officially appeared in the Tesla app, signaling that the long-awaited opening may be just around the corner (via @sawyermerritt). Located along Santa Monica Blvd between Highland and La Brea in the heart of Hollywood’s Media District, the Tesla Diner-Supercharger-drive-in theater hybrid has been under construction since September 2023. Now, […]

New Tesla Promos in the U.S.: Here’s What You Need to Know

Tesla has rolled out a new wave of promotions for the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck in the U.S., as the automaker looks to boost demand in what could be a critical quarter for electric vehicle sales. The move comes on the heels of a 14% year-over-year drop in Tesla’s global deliveries during Q2 […]

Tesla FSD (Supervised) Cleared for Launch in Australia

Tesla is nearing the launch of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software in Australia, with no regulatory hurdles in the way, according to the company’s top executive for the region. Thom Drew, Tesla’s Country Director for Australia and New Zealand, confirmed that FSD (Supervised) has cleared the regulatory review process in both Australia and New Zealand […]