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 […]
Italy is in advanced negotiations with SpaceX for a €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion US) deal to provide secure telecommunications services for the government, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg. If finalized, this would be the largest project of its kind in Europe, utilizing SpaceX’s Starlink tech to modernize Italy’s government […]
Tesla recently unveiled a new video titled “Putting FSD Safety to the Test,” offering an inside look at how its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system handles complex driving scenarios. The video, filmed by Tesla employees, features two Model Y vehicles navigating a series of tests on a closed course under clear California skies. The showcased FSD […]
Tesla announced impressive delivery and production numbers for Q4 2024, showcasing strong performance and record-breaking achievements. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights: Q4 2024 Performance: Vehicles Produced: 459,445 Vehicles Delivered: 495,570 Energy Storage Deployments: 11 GWh Look at how many more cars were delivered compared to produced in Q4. Tesla has now delivered over 7.2 […]
The end of 2024 and beginning of 2025 has been off to a rocky start, with recent plane crashes and now some alleged terror attacks in the USA. Authorities have confirmed that an explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was caused by large fireworks and gasoline canisters placed in the bed of […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.45.25.10 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving 12.6 for Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles for the first time. According to Tesla’s head of Autopilot and AI, Ashok Elluswamy, he says, “Pulled in a few important improvements from v13 into this 12.6 release for AI3. Initially rolling out to S/X customers, other […]
Tesla China had a robust finish to December 2024 in China, with 76,552 vehicles insured during the month, as per data from December 2 to 29. This strong performance included 18,600 insurance registrations in the week of December 23–29, making it the third-highest week of the year and the second-highest for the quarter. The high […]
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has introduced free Wi-Fi on its MV Columbia ferry, powered by Starlink. Another day and yet another Starlink adoption story. This pilot program marks a major upgrade for passengers and crew traveling the scenic route between Bellingham, Washington, and Southeast Alaska. “For our crew, staying connected to family and […]
Tesla is rolling out special offers for customers in North America who take delivery of their new vehicles by December 31, 2024. These incentives aim to help undecided buyers make their final choice before the year ends. In the United States, Tesla is offering three months of free Supercharging and FSD Supervised. Also, current FSD […]
Tesla’s latest software update, version 2024.45.32, introduces a new feature called “Trailer Profiles,” allowing drivers to manage and record trailer details more efficiently. The feature was first shared by a Tesla code hunter, @greentheonly, on X. Key Features of Trailer Profiles: Drivers can save up to 20 trailer configurations, including details like trailer mileage and […]
Tesla has announced a complimentary Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial for eligible vehicles, doling out the trial on Christmas Eve. The trial allows drivers with AI4 (Hardware 4; those with AMD chips) to experience advanced driving features such as automatic lane changes, navigating forks in the road, and making turns under their supervision with FSD 13, […]
British Airways and its parent company, IAG, are considering teaming up with Starlink to provide faster Wi-Fi on planes. Starlink, run by SpaceX, uses thousands of satellites orbiting closer to Earth to deliver internet, promising speeds closer to what people are used to at home. IAG, which also owns Spain’s Iberia and Ireland’s Aer Lingus, […]
Tesla has announced it will be opening over 630 Supercharging stalls and over 50 Supercharging sites, next year in Canada, as part of its forecast. Check out the list of new Supercharger locations below. Tofino on Vancouver Island is finally getting some love: Alberta Calgary, AB (12 stalls) Fort McMurray, AB (8 stalls) Grande Prairie, […]
Tesla is addressing a safety issue in 694,304 of its vehicles by rolling out a free software update. The affected cars include certain Tesla Model 3s (2017–2025), Model Ys (2020–2025), and the 2024 Cybertruck. The problem involved the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Normally, this system alerts drivers if there’s a malfunction, but Tesla’s software […]
