Stories by Nehal Malik

Tesla has updated its U.S. website with a major clarification on the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Buyers no longer need to take delivery of their vehicle by September 30, 2025, to qualify. Instead, they simply need to place an order and enter into a binding purchase agreement before the deadline. That means if you […]

BYD on Saturday announced that its luxury sub-brand, Yangwang, has made history as its U9 Xtreme, also known as the U9X, achieved a verified top speed of 496.2 km/h (308.3 mph) to become the fastest production car in the world. The record was set at Germany’s ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg proving grounds on September 14, […]

Tesla has updated its referral program in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, increasing the perks for buyers of its higher-end models. For Buyers: Use a referral link to get $1,000 off a Model S, Model X, or Cybertruck — up from the previous $250 discount. Buyers of the more affordable Model 3 and Model Y […]

SpaceX is looking to significantly expand its Direct to Cell Starlink network, filing a request with the FCC to launch as many as 15,000 next-generation satellites to support cellular service — reports PCMag. The request comes just days after SpaceX announced its $17 billion deal with Boost Mobile parent EchoStar to acquire valuable wireless spectrum. […]

Tesla has started offering recent Model S and Model X buyers in the U.S. who also purchased Full Self-Driving (FSD) the option to upgrade to the Luxe Package for $2,000. As spotted by @NotATeslaApp, qualifying owners are now seeing a notification in the Tesla app inviting them to add the Luxe Package by October 19, […]

Tesla’s long-rumoured cheaper Model Y is taking shape, with new details about the stripped-down crossover surfacing in the company’s latest vehicle firmware. The findings come from Tesla hacker @greentheonly, a well-known software sleuth who has uncovered numerous features ahead of release. According to the code, the new budget-friendly Model Y — codenamed E41 — will […]

Tesla’s long-awaited Supercharger virtual queuing feature has surfaced in the company’s latest over-the-air software update. Firmware sleuth @greentheonly discovered the feature hidden behind a flag in version 2025.32.6, with code and graphical assets indicating that the rollout could be imminent. According to the discovery, Tesla owners will soon be able to remotely join, leave, and […]

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has reportedly raised $10 billion in a new funding round at a $200 billion valuation, according to CNBC. The deal marks one of the largest AI fundraising rounds to date and further underscores investor enthusiasm for companies building large-scale foundational AI models. The $200 billion valuation places xAI among […]

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) covering proposed updates to SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy operations at its Boca Chica launch site in Cameron County, Texas. The document details changes that SpaceX has requested to its operator license, including new launch trajectories and updated “Return to Launch Site” (RTLS) […]

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is preparing to launch a new clinical trial in the U.S. this October that will focus on reading speech from thoughts. The company says the goal is to give people with speech impairments a faster, more natural way to communicate (via Bloomberg). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has […]

Tesla is rolling out a small but meaningful update for Summon, aimed at reducing Summon Standby’s unnecessary energy usage when the feature is least likely to be used. First spotted by the folks over at Not a Tesla App, the changes ship with software version 2025.32. Summon Standby keeps a Tesla’s FSD computer partially awake […]

Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin is taking steps toward inclusivity, with a new accessibility section now appearing in the mobile app (via @SawyerMerritt). While the app currently directs users to CapMetro Access and Lone Star Medical Transportation for wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) rides, the new section confirms that Tesla is actively working on its own accessibility […]

Tesla owners know how critical the front-facing cameras are for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. But as one owner recently pointed out, cleaning the glass in front of the cameras isn’t the most straightforward process. In a recent post on X, user @DirtyTesLa shared how they removed the glare shield and cover for the […]

Tesla’s head of Optimus AI, Ashish Kumar, has announced his departure from the company to join Meta as a research scientist. Kumar, who joined Tesla in July 2023, spent just over two years leading AI development efforts for the humanoid robot program before making the move. “Decided to leave Tesla. It’s been an incredible ride […]

Tesla has introduced a new version of its Wall Connector in the Netherlands that features a MID-certified meter, allowing employers to accurately record and reimburse home charging costs for employees with company cars. Priced at €570 (around $670 USD), the updated Wall Connector is now available through Tesla’s online shop in the country. The addition […]