SpaceX’s Starlink has rolled out its most rugged internet solution to date: the Starlink Performance Kit, designed for high-speed connectivity in the world’s harshest environments. Built with an aluminum enclosure and rated IP69K for water and dust protection, the kit can deliver download speeds over 400 Mbps, even in extreme weather, remote job sites, and […]

On June 3, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were included in a government-backed campaign to promote electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales in rural areas, marking their debut in this initiative, which has been running since at least 2020. The campaign features […]

Tesla is making another attempt to secure naming rights for its upcoming self-driving ride-hailing service, this time by filing trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi.” The filings come after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) raised concerns over the company’s previous trademark requests for the more general terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” According to […]

In a decision sparking outrage among electric vehicle drivers, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has ordered Tesla to decommission 64 Supercharger stalls along the state’s busiest highway, despite Tesla’s offer to expand and upgrade its charging infrastructure. On May 30, @TeslaCharging revealed that NJTA had awarded an exclusive contract to a single unnamed charging […]

Elon Musk is reportedly lobbying U.S. lawmakers to accelerate federal approval for autonomous vehicles, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Over the past several weeks, Musk and his team at Tesla have been directly contacting members of Congress to build support for legislation that would lay the groundwork for […]

Elon Musk has officially wrapped up his short stint in the U.S. government. On May 30, 2025, his role as a Special Government Employee came to an end, hitting the 130-day legal limit for such positions. The White House’s official account on X announced today, “President Trump presents @ElonMusk with a gold key to the […]

Tesla saw a slowdown in the Canadian province of Quebec during the first three months of 2025, but experts say the drop may be temporary — and there’s optimism the EV giant could bounce back. According to Quebec’s auto insurance board (SAAQ), only 524 new Teslas were registered in the province between January and March. […]

Tesla has successfully tested its self-driving Model Y vehicles on public streets in Austin with no incidents, according to a statement from CEO Elon Musk on May 28, 2025. The tests, conducted over several days with no one in the driver’s seat, mark a significant milestone in Tesla’s push toward fully autonomous vehicles. Musk also […]

Tesla is preparing to launch its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin as soon as Thursday, June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. The internal date—previously unreported—marks a key step in CEO Elon Musk’s ambition to shift Tesla’s focus toward autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence. However, the launch date could still […]

Image via @mariusfanu Tesla drivers using iPhones can now check their car’s charging status without unlocking their device. A new app update brings Live Activities support to iOS, allowing key charging info to appear directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. The feature works on iPhones running iOS 17.2 or later and activates as […]

SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27 at 6:36 p.m. CT from Starbase, Texas, achieving several firsts in the company’s effort to develop a fully reusable spacecraft—even though both stages were ultimately lost during the flight. The Super Heavy booster, which had previously flown during the seventh test in January, became the […]

Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson says a merger between Tesla and Musk’s AI startup xAI is likely, and would mark a turning point in the billionaire’s push to transform Tesla into a leader in real-world artificial intelligence. “I think it’s going to happen,” Isaacson said in an interview today on CNBC. He added that Musk, […]

Tesla has officially released its new Child Left Alone Detection feature as part of software update 2025.14.12, aiming to help prevent child heatstroke incidents in parked vehicles. The system uses Cabin Radar, a 4D imaging sensor capable of detecting subtle movements like breathing, even through car seats. If a child is detected alone inside the […]

Apple quietly explored building its own satellite internet service as far back as 2015, working with Boeing on a plan to deliver full wireless internet—not just emergency access—to iPhones and homes, according to people familiar with the matter, reports The Information. The internal effort, known as Project Eagle, would have involved launching thousands of Boeing […]

Tesla is losing steam in Europe, as new car registrations across the EU dropped by 49% in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). From January to April, Tesla registrations fell by nearly 39% year-over-year. Tesla’s shrinking share is a stark contrast to […]