Cruise, Waymo Face Pushback on Robotaxi Expansion in San Francisco
Transportation officials in San Francisco are trying to slow the rollout of robotaxis in the city, arguing that they can pose a road hazard to other drivers and that more data is needed before they can be allowed to freely roam the streets — reports NBC News. San Francisco has become a bit of a […]
SpaceX Starlink Helps Nigeria Achieve 100% Broadband Coverage
The launch of SpaceX’s Starlink service in Nigeria has helped achieve full broadband coverage across the country — reports Nairametrics (via @DimaZeniuk). The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said that Nigeria has achieved 100% broadband coverage following the licensing and operation of SpaceX’s Starlink. 🇳🇬🛰️ Source: @Nairametrics@elonmusk @SpaceXStarlink pic.twitter.com/Oy5KBsxSVI — Dima Zeniuk […]
Lucid Motors Stock Price Climbs 43% Amid Saudi Takeover Rumors
Lucid Motors saw its stock price jump by as much as 98% on Friday, closing at $12.87 per share (up 43%), as rumors of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) considering a full takeover of the luxury electric automaker made the rounds — reports the Silicon Valley Business Journal. The news represents a breath of […]
SEC Expanding Tesla and Autopilot Probe to Include Elon Musk: Report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a probe into Elon Musk for his role in directing the branding around Tesla’s self-driving car ambitions — reports Bloomberg. According to the publication, the efforts are part of the regulator’s ongoing investigation into Tesla’s claims surrounding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. SEC officials […]
Tesla Model Y Surges to 4th Best-Selling Car in the World for 2022
Tesla’s all-electric Model Y crossover ranked fourth in global car sales for 2022 by volume, according to a report from Focus2Move (via @1stPrincipleInv). Global Best Selling Cars in 20221. Toyota Corolla: 1.12m (-2%)2. Toyota RAV4: 870k (-14%)3. Ford F-Series: 787k (-9%)4. Tesla Model Y: 759k (+88%)5. Toyota Camry: 675k (-3%)6. Honda CR-V: 601k (-18%)7. Tesla […]
2023.2.0.5 Hands-On: Tesla Sentry Mode Pulsing Headlights, Auto Heated Steering Wheel and More [VIDEO]
Tesla’s first software update of the year, 2023.2.0.5, started rolling out earlier this week, along with 2023.2. Two major features of this 2023.2.0.5 update include changes to Sentry Mode and the heated steering wheel. Sentry Mode now slowly pulses when it detects an event, instead of flashing, which typically can catch people by surprise. The […]
SpaceX Launches Starlink Internet in Peru
SpaceX announced on Friday it has launched its Starlink satellite internet service in Peru. “Starlink ahora está disponible en Perú!”, said SpaceX, which translates to “Starlink is now available in Peru.” Starlink ahora está disponible en Perú! → https://t.co/slZbTmZmAt — SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 27, 2023 SpaceX updated its availability map today, showing Peru now as […]
2023.2.0.5 Tesla Update Undocumented Changes: Seat Heater Icons and More
Tesla’s first software update of this year, 2023.2.0.5, recently started rolling out, bringing new features to the heated steering wheel and Sentry Mode, plus more But there are also some undocumented changes as with most software updates, according to tips sent to Not A Tesla App. One of them was the new ability to view […]
Tesla Adds Interior Cabin ‘Camera Preview’ to Service Menu
Tesla has added a “camera preview” feature to the vehicle’s service menu, as spotted this week by @Stian Walgermo. The feature came as an update to Tesla’s software in version 2023.2.0.5, most of the new features of which were simply minor fixes. The feature shows a simple view from the camera, without having to use […]
New York City to Require Uber, Lyft to Go All-Electric by 2030 [VIDEO]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a proposal on Thursday to make Uber and Lyft go all-electric by 2030, which could affect up to 100,000 ride-hailed vehicles, according to The Verge. Senior director of policy at Uber Josh Gold added that the goal was shared by Uber, even lauding New York for the proposal. […]
Starlink Allows Drone to Deliver Emergency Supplies in Japan, After Landslide [VIDEO]
Japanese new outlet TV Tokyo Biz shared a video of a drone on Thursday, delivering crucial emergency supplies to remote, snowy areas of Chichibu with the operator of the drone connected to SpaceX’s Starlink (via Reddit). The news comes after the Chichibu area was affected by a landslide this week, causing nearby roads to become impassable. […]
Tesla Pushes Model 3 Leasing: ‘Starting at $399/month’
Recent weeks have brought on conversations about Tesla’s price cuts in markets around the world, and now the automaker is pushing a new message on its website for Model 3 leasing. Tesla’s Model 3 is now leasing at prices as low as $399 per month, according to a change on the automaker’s website yesterday, notes […]
Tesla Stock-Option Trades are the Most Popular on Wall Street Right Now
Investors just can’t get enough of Tesla’s stock, it seems. Around three million stock-option trades take place on an average day, and Tesla accounts for around 7 percent of all options on an average trading day, according to data from Cboe Global Markets, reports The Wall Street Journal. A stock option is a contract that […]
Tesla Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript: Demand at All-Time High Says Musk
Tesla yesterday announced its record Q4 2022 earnings, achieving new highs in revenue, production and delivery for the full year. Elon Musk started the Q4 2022 earnings call by addressing a common question from investors in regard to demand. Musk explained, “Thus far — so I want to put that concern to rest. Thus far […]
Tesla and Mexico Have Yet to Reach EV Factory Deal, Says Official
Back in December reports claimed Tesla was close to revealing a new assembly plant in the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. But no announcements have yet been made about the possibility of Tesla building an assembly plant in Mexico. Now, according to Nikkei, it appears no deal has been reached yet, according to a Mexican […]