Tesla saw a notable rebound in China last month, with retail sales climbing 40.7% in August compared to July, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The automaker sold 57,152 vehicles locally, up from 40,617 in July, marking one of the strongest month-to-month improvements so far in 2025 (via @piloly). Tesla sold […]
Tesla has announced plans to open its first dedicated showroom in Abu Dhabi, partnering with real estate developer Aldar to build a new Tesla Experience Centre on Yas Island. The facility will combine a showroom, service centre, and delivery hall under one roof, making it the first of its kind in the UAE capital. The […]
SpaceX has shared new details on its next-generation Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, which are being designed to take full advantage of the newly acquired wireless spectrum from EchoStar. The company says the second-generation constellation will deliver a massive performance leap over the first-generation system, which was fully deployed earlier this year. According to SpaceX, […]
SpaceX has struck a landmark deal with EchoStar to acquire its full portfolio of AWS-4 and H-block wireless spectrum licenses for approximately $17 billion. The transaction includes up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, along with SpaceX covering around $2 billion in interest payments on EchoStar debt through […]
Elon Musk has revealed new details about Tesla’s upcoming AI5 and AI6 chips, claiming they could set a new benchmark for automotive and even broader AI computing performance. “Just had a great design review today with the Tesla AI5 chip design team! This is going to be an epic chip,” Musk said on X. “And […]
Japan’s Coast Guard is preparing to adopt SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in a move aimed at strengthening its communications infrastructure amid growing regional tensions — reports Nikkei Asia. The plan will see 66 large patrol vessels equipped with Starlink in fiscal year 2025, which runs until March 31, with an additional 16 vessels following […]
Starlink’s Direct to Cell service has quietly taken a big step forward. SpaceX’s VP of Starlink Engineering, Michael Nicolls, announced on Sunday that the service now supports data-rich applications such as Google Maps, X, and WhatsApp on certain devices. Many data rich applications (like Google Maps, X, and WhatsApp) are now supported on @Starlink direct […]
Tesla’s first shipment of Model Y vehicles from Gigafactory Berlin has officially arrived in Canada. Over the weekend, several hundred German-built Model Ys were spotted being offloaded at the Dartmouth Autoport in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the company’s first direct imports from Europe for Canadian customers. The sighting was first shared on Reddit by /u/ChampionshipMean628, […]
SpaceX is pushing back against Colorado’s plan to distribute $400 million in federal broadband funding, arguing the state is prioritizing costly fiber projects over more affordable satellite alternatives like Starlink. The money comes from the U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, designed to expand high-speed internet access across underserved rural areas. In a […]
The first Tesla Megapacks built at the company’s new Megafactory in Shanghai are now being deployed to power the completion of a $285 million battery project in Australia. The units are being installed at Neoen Australia’s Western Downs Green Power Hub, where the second stage of the project consists of a 270 MW/540 MWh battery. […]
Tesla has announced it will host a “Las Megas” event in Las Vegas on September 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT, where the company is widely expected to unveil a next-generation Megapack product. The event will be streamed live on Tesla’s official X account (@tesla). Streaming live on @Tesla pic.twitter.com/aMNZTITVfk — Tesla Megapack […]
Tesla has announced a new initiative that lets business owners purchase and install Superchargers on their properties, with Tesla fully managing operations. The company is pitching Supercharger for Business as a turnkey solution: site hosts can buy a minimum of four charging posts, have them installed with Tesla’s design guidance, and then leave the rest […]
Tesla shareholders will get to decide this fall whether the company should make a strategic investment in xAI, Elon Musk’s fast-growing artificial intelligence startup. Outlined in Tesla’s newly filed 2025 proxy statement, the proposal will go to a shareholder vote at the company’s annual meeting on November 6. It was first confirmed back in July, […]
Porsche and Audi owners can now tap into Tesla’s Supercharger network, giving them access to more than 23,500 charging stalls across North America. The move expands the list of automakers whose EVs can use the largest fast-charging network on the continent, following Honda and Acura’s recent rollout. Porsche announced today that its EV customers will […]
Tesla has unveiled an unprecedented new compensation proposal for CEO Elon Musk in its 2025 proxy statement, valued at as much as $1 trillion if all milestones are achieved. The new 2025 CEO Performance Award spans 10 years and ties Musk’s potential payout to both Tesla’s market value and ambitious operational goals. For Musk to […]
