Apple has officially abandoned its decade-long initiative to develop an electric car, a project that stood as one of its most ambitious undertakings, sources close to the matter revealed to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The announcement, made internally on Tuesday, took by surprise the nearly 2,000 employees dedicated to the project. The disclosure was communicated by […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday the conclusion of its joint investigation with SpaceX into the company’s second Starship flight, which ended in the intentional destruction of the rocket. The investigation, led by SpaceX under FAA supervision, followed the November 18 prototype launch that experienced a critical issue after reaching space. SpaceX has […]

The 2024 Tesla Model Y has once again secured the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), continuing its legacy of excellence in vehicle safety. The midsize luxury SUV has demonstrated outstanding performance across various safety tests, affirming its position as a leader in automotive safety. “We followed the […]

SpaceX has made a groundbreaking announcement, marking a significant milestone in its Starlink satellite internet technology. On Sunday, February 25, 2024, the company revealed that it successfully posted on X (formerly Twitter) from a smartphone directly to one of its Direct to Cell satellites, a first of its kind achievement. The post, which included a […]

Tesla hacker known as ‘green’ (@greentheonly on X) disclosed that Tesla’s Cybertruck lacks support for the Steam gaming service, despite initial expectations. Through a detailed examination of the Cybertruck’s system, ‘green’ shared that the vehicle boasts a large display with a resolution of 2650×1440, surpassing the 2200×1300 resolution found in Tesla’s Model S and Model […]

BYD Auto, which makes hybrid and battery electric vehicles, recently introduced a new supercar, the Yangwang U9 (what a name), priced over $230,000 USD. The car is aimed at competing with luxury brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini. This announcement underscores BYD’s market dominance and broad spectrum of offerings, ranging from the affordable Dolphin model, priced […]

In Valencia, Spain, on February 25, 2024, a new variant of the Tesla Model 3, notably the highly-anticipated Performance version, was seen with “Ludicrous” badging. The Model 3 was captured on video during a marketing shoot, as reported by Desmond Wisley on X. The video, shared under Wisley’s handle @dessiewisley, suggests that Tesla is gearing […]

Tesla has reached a significant milestone with the installation of its 600,000th Powerwall, marking a significant achievement in the company’s efforts to enhance home energy storage and reliability. The Powerwall, known for its ability to store energy and provide backup power for consumers, is a cornerstone of Tesla’s energy products, offering homeowners independence from the […]

Tesla updated its website this week to now call the new Model 3 “reengineered”. The latest electric sedan from Tesla is still listed as available from $329 per month on a lease. The automaker’s description of the new Model 3 has previously used the term “upgraded”, but we are now seeing “reengineered” on the Model […]

Edmunds, a prominent automotive review site, has updated its review of the Tesla Cybertruck after receiving feedback from users on X, pointing out inaccuracies in the original story. Initially, Edmunds reported that the Cybertruck failed to meet Tesla’s own 340-mile range estimate, stating, “No Tesla has ever met its EPA-estimated range in our real-world testing, […]

Tesla has modified the method of accessing its Magic Dock Superchargers, moving away from app-based activation. According to Branden Flasch, as of February 15, users can now activate the charging process by pressing and holding the handle button for two seconds. This change hints at a broader strategy to introduce plug-and-charge functionality for vehicles not […]

Dave Sparks, a prominent figure in the automotive modification community, took to Instagram on Wednesday, February 21, to give fans a sneak peek of his latest project, the “CyberTrax.” Despite his initial plan to wait for a full YouTube video release, Sparks’s excitement led him to share an early glimpse. “I was trying to hold […]

SpaceX is gearing up for its first Starship launch of 2024 from the Starbase facility in South Texas, potentially within the next three weeks. Elon Musk’s company is in discussions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite the launch-licensing process in hopes of increasing its flight cadence. Kelvin Coleman, the FAA’s Administrator for Commercial […]

Tesla is set to significantly reduce the power consumption of its Sentry Mode feature, aiming for a 40% decrease in an upcoming Q2 software update. This announcement came from Drew Baglino, Tesla’s Senior Vice President of Powertrain and Energy, in response to a user query on X. The question, posed by Joseph Bella on February […]

In Oklahoma, a legislative challenge is underway with potential repercussions for Tesla’s operations in the state. Companion bills SB 2022 and HB 3104, currently under consideration by the State Legislature, threaten the future of Tesla galleries by proposing a ban on educational and informational activities about Tesla and its products. This move could adversely affect […]