SpaceX has secured $714 million in new Pentagon contracts for a series of critical U.S. military launches, strengthening its role as the U.S. government’s preferred launch provider for national security missions through 2027 (via Breaking Defense). According to an announcement from the U.S. Space Systems Command last week, SpaceX has been awarded five of seven launch […]
Tesla has begun offering a turn signal stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners in several European markets, including Germany, priced at €660 on the Tesla Shop. The retrofit includes both the installation of the traditional indicator stalk and the necessary steering wheel modifications, with the process handled by a Tesla Service Center. According to the […]
Starlink has expanded its referral program globally, now allowing customers in all 150 countries, territories, and markets where the satellite internet service is available to share their referral link and earn a free month of service. The company announced the update on X this week, confirming that customers can now refer anyone, anywhere Starlink operates. […]
Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet appears to be testing a new version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software that introduces gold route visualizations on the in-car display, fueling speculation that this could be the long-rumoured “Unsupervised” mode. Over the weekend, X user @klwtts shared images and video of a Robotaxi pulling over for an emergency vehicle. The in-car […]
Tesla has shared a cryptic teaser on X, hinting at a new product or announcement coming on October 7. The nine-second video, posted Sunday morning, shows what looks like either a spinning wheel, a fan, or some kind of propeller, with no context other than the date. You can watch the teaser below: pic.twitter.com/KsXDaJgMcJ — […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a new video comparing the crash test performance of the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning, with Tesla’s pickup coming out ahead. According to the IIHS, the Cybertruck earned a “Good” rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, while the F-150 Lightning received […]
Tesla has delayed the release of its next major Full Self-Driving (Supervised) update, version 14, to Monday, October 6. In a post on X, CEO Elon Musk said a “last minute bug cropped up” with the latest build, forcing the company to push back the rollout. Musk added that the short delay gives Tesla engineers […]
Elon Musk has shared a new video of Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, showing the bot practicing Kung Fu moves, reacting to being pushed, and demonstrating improved mobility. Musk noted that the Optimus unit in the video is entirely AI-powered and not tele-operated, underscoring the robot’s increasing autonomy. You can watch the full clip on X […]
Tesla has expanded the availability of its all-electric pickup to the Middle East, with the Cybertruck now available to order in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Customers in the region can choose between the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and flagship Cyberbeast trims, with prices in Saudi Arabia starting at SAR 434,990 for the AWD variant […]
SpaceX has revived its $299 USD deal for the Starlink Mini, discounting the compact satellite dish by $200 in the United States. A similar offer is also available in Canada, where customers can pick up the Starlink Mini for $399 CAD, down from the regular $599 CAD price. The Starlink Mini is designed for portability, […]
Tesla on Thursday announced the launch of its most efficient and longest-range Model 3 yet in Australia and New Zealand. The new Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) delivers up to 750 km of WLTP-rated driving range (with 18-inch Photon wheels), making it the longest-range electric vehicle currently available in Australia. Model 3 Long […]
Tesla’s long-rumoured lower-cost Model Y has been spotted completely uncovered for the first time, confirming real-world validation testing of the vehicle is now underway. The sighting comes from @RyanMable on X, who captured images of the cheaper Model Y variant driving on State Highway 130 near Gigafactory Texas. The prototype features a pared-down exterior compared […]
Tesla’s Model Y has taken the crown as Australia’s best-selling passenger vehicle for September, according to new sales data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). Figures from the VFACTS report show Australians purchased 106,891 new vehicles in September 2025, up 6.3% from August and 10.1% from a year earlier — the biggest monthly […]
Tesla is expanding its clean energy business in the U.S. with the launch of a new solar lease option that includes Powerwall, giving homeowners a more affordable way to access solar power and energy storage. New Tesla Lease now available in the US for solar + Powerwall – Lowest monthly payment vs loan– System availability […]
Elon Musk has officially become the first person in history to be worth half a trillion dollars. According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker, Musk’s net worth hit $500 billion as of 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. That puts him $150 billion ahead of Larry Ellison, the world’s second-richest person, and halfway to becoming […]