China’s Vice President Han Zheng met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other U.S. business leaders in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, according to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency. During the meeting, Han encouraged Musk and other U.S. companies to explore opportunities in China, saying they could “share in the benefits of China’s development” while contributing […]
Tesla’s upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) update for version 12.6 for Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles, will soon enable vehicles to reverse autonomously, according to Elon Musk. The announcement came in response to a user praising the current system while noting its limitations. One driver shared their experience with FSD 12.6, saying, “It blew me away. It […]
SpaceX shared details of the first Starship test flight of 2025, which achieved several milestones but ended in an unexpected failure. The mission, conducted on January 16 at 4:37 p.m. CT from Starbase, Texas, focused on testing upgraded systems for the world’s most powerful rocket. The launch began smoothly, with all 33 Raptor engines on […]
Tesla vehicles need a better way to clean external cameras when you’re driving in bad weather. This needs to be solved in order for Robotaxis to work, which will be based entirely on vision. When Tesla owner Chuck Cook said to the Tesla AI team on X, “While I agree cleaning cameras while supervised is […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck was the bestselling electric pickup truck in the U.S. in 2024, according to the company. While we don’t have exact sales figures from Tesla, it aligns with what we saw from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book this week, which had the Model Y as the bestselling EV in the U.S., followed by the […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Transportation Department, Sean Duffy, believes electric vehicle (EV) drivers should help pay for road upkeep, a cost traditionally covered by taxes on gasoline and diesel. Speaking to the Senate Committee during his confirmation hearing, Duffy pointed out that EV owners don’t pay fuel taxes, the main source of […]
SpaceX’s Starship is preparing for its seventh test flight on Wednesday, January 15, with a 60-minute launch window opening at 4:00 p.m. CT. (2pm PST/5pm EST). Previously, the launch date was set for January 10. A live webcast will begin about 35 minutes before liftoff and will be available on the X platform (@SpaceX) and […]
The new Tesla Model Y announced for Asia-Pacific includes a brand new color: Glacier Blue. We also get a close up look at the front light bar and the line breaks. We now have our first real life look at the new Model Y in this blue color, shared on X. You can see a […]
Tesla is rolling out software update 2024.45.25.15, combining updates for both Hardware 3 (HW3) and Hardware 4 (HW4) vehicles, including Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.6.1 for HW3 and FSD 13.2.4 for HW4. This is the first time we are seeing one software version update, combine both FSD updates 12.6.x and 13.2.x. FSD 12.6.1 for HW3: […]
Tesla has increased the price of the Model 3 and Model Y in Canada, ending its eligibility to qualify for the federal government’s $5,000 iZEV rebate. The price increases are as follows for Model 3: Long Range RWD: $55,990 (up $1000) Long Range AWD: $60,990 (up $1000) Performance AWD: $70,990 (up $1000) The price increases […]
Tesla has unveiled its revamped Model Y in China and Asia-Pacific, showcasing significant design and functionality upgrades aimed at improving efficiency, comfort, and performance. The new model comes with an overhauled exterior and enhanced technology to redefine the electric driving experience. The launch comes right after leaks of the car doing winter testing in China […]
Tesla’s Model Y, the world’s best-selling vehicle, is set to receive a striking new look in its latest refresh, known informally as the “Juniper” or “Opal” update, according to images shared by @onlyforadawong (via @Tslachan). The redesign introduces a sleeker rear end featuring a stretched light bar and a more dramatic front overhaul compared to […]
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon feature after multiple reports of crashes involving the system. The feature, available on Tesla’s Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles from 2016 to 2025 equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, allows users to control […]
In a cold start to January 2025, Tesla’s Giga Texas plant is buzzing with activity, according to the latest drone flyover from Joe Tegtmeyer shared today. Key highlights include ongoing testing of the Cybercab—performing simulated passenger pickups and drop-offs—accompanied by a Model 3 equipped with advanced sensors for data collection. Meanwhile, the Cybertruck remains a […]
It’s no surprise that Tesla is planning a Model Y refresh (codenamed “Juniper”) that’s been rumoured to start production this month. This refresh is said to follow updates seen in the newest Model 3. Now, it appears we are seeing more evidence a new Model Y refresh is coming soon. Checks of the company’s website […]
