Tesla on Friday completed the world’s first fully autonomous vehicle delivery, with a Model Y driving itself from the company’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home completely unassisted — no driver, no remote operator, and no human intervention at any point. CEO Elon Musk shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), noting that […]
Tesla has hit another major milestone in its continued global charging network expansion: 70,000 Supercharger stalls are now live across 53 countries worldwide, the company announced Friday through its official @TeslaCharging account on X. The 70,000th post opened in Burleson, Texas, part of a 12-stall Supercharger site that joins Tesla’s rapidly growing infrastructure across North […]
After making history in 2023 as the world’s best-selling car, the Tesla Model Y slipped to second place in 2024 — just narrowly edged out by the Toyota RAV4, according to new global sales data from JATO Dynamics (via CarExpert). Based on figures collected from 153 markets — covering 99% of global new-car sales — the […]
Tesla has officially begun testing a virtual queuing system for its Supercharger network, aiming to improve the user experience during rare periods of congestion. The feature is designed to reduce wait times and eliminate the need for drivers to physically idle near chargers, instead allowing them to “line up” remotely and arrive just in time […]
Tesla has started sending out a second round of early access invites for its new Robotaxi service in the U.S., just days after the official pilot launched in Austin, Texas, on June 22. The first wave of invites went out on June 20, targeting high-profile Tesla owners, tech influencers, and prominent figures within the Tesla […]
The buzz around Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot is getting louder — and this time, it’s not just coming from Elon Musk. SpaceX VP Jon Edwards, who also serves as the Product Director for Falcon 9 and was the Lead Engineer of the original Falcon 1, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his awe after […]
Tesla once again finds itself within regulatory crosshairs — this time in France, where government investigators have accused the electric vehicle (EV) maker of engaging in “deceptive business practices” tied to its vehicle sales and Full Self-Driving (FSD) claims. According to a report from Reuters, the French finance ministry’s Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control […]
Tesla’s long-anticipated Robotaxi service has officially entered the streets of Austin, Texas, and early feedback suggests it’s already exceeding expectations. In a captivating video shared by @TeslaPodcast on X, we get a front-row seat to a full 10‑mile journey in a Tesla Model Y operating autonomously — no one behind the wheel — across the geofenced […]
It’s official — Tesla has launched its long-awaited Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the rollout in a post on X Sunday morning, noting that customers will pay “a $4.20 flat fee” per ride at launch. The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch begins in Austin this afternoon with customers paying a $4.20 flat fee! […]
Tesla has officially launched a new Robotaxi sign-up website, allowing users across the U.S. to register for early access to the company’s upcoming autonomous ride-hailing service. The new portal — available at tesla.com/robotaxi — invites users to sign up to “be among the first” to take a fully autonomous ride in a Model Y Robotaxi […]
With Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxi service launch in Austin later today, another autonomous vehicle has been spotted driving on its own and, perhaps more importantly, with no tail car in sight — this time in a striking red finish. The sighting, shared by @artsimage on X (formerly Twitter), shows a red Tesla Robotaxi prototype cruising around […]
Tesla has officially landed a deal to build what it says will be the largest grid-scale battery power plant in China when completed, marking a significant milestone in its global energy ambitions (via CNBC). Announced via Tesla’s official Weibo account, the project will be powered by the company’s utility-grade Megapack battery systems. These massive batteries can […]
Tesla has quietly rolled out a new subscription-based Windshield Protection plan for U.S. owners, offering refuge from costly front windshield repairs and replacements — especially for vehicles equipped with Tesla’s camera and sensor-packed windshields. The new plan is available directly through the Tesla app, and pricing varies by model: Model 3/Y: $12/month Model S: $15/month […]
Tesla says it remains firmly committed to investing in American manufacturing and infrastructure — and it has the numbers to back it up. In a new statement posted to X, Tesla revealed that it invested nearly $10 billion USD in capital expenditures across the United States during the last fiscal year alone. That figure is […]
Tesla has just rolled out a new, more flexible way for owners in the U.S. to extend their vehicle’s warranty: a monthly Extended Service Agreement (ESA) subscription. The move marks a significant shift from Tesla’s previous coverage extension model, which only offered up to 2 years or 25,000 additional miles beyond the company’s Basic Vehicle […]