On September 12, the Polaris Dawn crew conducted the first-ever spacewalk from the Dragon spacecraft at 738 km above Earth. The spacewalk, or extravehicular activity (EVA), marked a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. The crew began preparing for the EVA shortly after liftoff with a two-day pre-breathe process to prevent decompression sickness by adjusting to […]
Las Vegas Strip’s latest attention-grabber is not a typical attraction but a custom $150,000 matte black Tesla Cybertruck belonging to the gentlemen’s club, Crazy Horse 3. The Cybertruck grabs enough attention on its own. But put a matte black wrap on, then install a stripper pole and drive it around the Las Vegas strip with […]
Uber has introduced a new feature that allows drivers to connect the Uber app directly to their Tesla displays, offering a more seamless and convenient experience for navigating rides. By integrating the Uber app with Tesla’s large touchscreen, drivers can enjoy clearer navigation with trip information automatically sent to their Tesla display after accepting a […]
Tesla’s sales in China are on track for a record-breaking third quarter in 2024, with domestic sales reaching significant milestones. According to data shared by @Tslachan, Tesla China exported 23,241 vehicles in August, while domestic sales surged to 63,456 units—the highest monthly figure this year. This brings Tesla’s domestic sales for the first two months […]
Elon Musk has denied a report by The Wall Street Journal suggesting that his AI startup, xAI, was in talks with Tesla about a revenue-sharing deal in exchange for access to xAI’s technology and resources. The rumored arrangement would involve Tesla licensing xAI’s AI models to enhance its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, with Tesla sharing […]
Toyota plans to significantly reduce its electric vehicle production, cutting its global output forecast for 2026 to 1 million vehicles, about 30% lower than its previous target, according to sources, reports Nikkei. The decision to cut EV production reflects a broader slowdown in the global EV market, prompting Toyota to inform its parts suppliers of […]
Tesla has relaunched its referral program in Europe (including the UK), after similar launches in the US and Canada. Buyers can save 1000€ off a Model S/X or Model 3/Y, while those referring can get 500€. It’s part of Tesla’s push to increase sales for the end of Q3 and into Q4. The discount applies […]
Tesla’s AI team has announced its release roadmap for upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) updates, detailing significant improvements and new features expected through early 2025. The big news is Tesla plans to launch FSD in China and Europe in Q1 2025, but of course, pending government approval. When FSD 12.5.2 is released it will be unified […]
Tesla Cybertruck owners recently gained Tesla Vision Park Assist, which offers visualizations, showing what’s around your truck. Now, the next step is coming this weekend, which is Autopark. That’s according to Tesla’s head of AI and Autonomy, Ashok Elluswamy, who said this morning, “We are glad that you finally learnt how to park yourself. Looking […]
A northern New Jersey pizzeria has taken food trucks to the next level by turning Tesla Cybertrucks into high-speed mobile pizza ovens. Fabio Antonio Arbelaez, a partner at Montville’s Columbia Inn Restaurant and an early Tesla adopter, retrofitted two Cybertrucks with two-tier ovens capable of firing up fresh, handmade pizzas in just two minutes. “She’s […]
SpaceX’s Starlink, the satellite internet service headed by Elon Musk, has resisted orders from Brazil’s telecom agency to block access to X. The move comes as Starlink, which has 250,000 customers in Brazil, continues to resist compliance with Brazilian government actions against Musk’s companies. On Sunday, Starlink informed Brazil’s telecom agency, Anatel, that it would […]
Tesla plans to unveil its highly anticipated robotaxi at an event at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie studio in the Los Angeles area, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. Originally slated for August 8 (8/8), Tesla delayed the event to October 10, 2024 (or 10/10). Sources tell Bloomberg the reveal will take place […]
Tesla owners with active vehicle orders placed before August 24 may need to take additional steps to access the company’s recently introduced $1,000 loyalty incentive. Tesla recently re-launched its referral program in the USA and Canada, in a push to get customers to refer friends and family to buy a new Model S/X or Model […]
Rivian has introduced a new rewards program for U.S.-based owners, offering incentives for referring new buyers to the electric vehicle brand. Each Rivian owner receives a personalized referral code found in their account and Rivian app profile. When a new customer uses this code during checkout and takes delivery of a qualifying vehicle from the […]
Tesla is set to launch two updated versions of its popular Model Y in 2025, according to sources, reports Chinese publication Late Post (via @Tslachan). The refreshed 5-seater Model Y, internally codenamed “Juniper,” is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2025. A new 7-seater Model Y variant is slated for delivery in […]
