Tesla Rolls Out FSD Beta V11 with Single Stack [Release Notes]

Image via @husseinhamdan_ Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed last night the next version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has rolled out, version 11. “FSD V11 rolled out at 11:11pm Pacific,” said Musk on Friday night. FSD V11 rolled out at 11:11pm Pacific — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 12, 2022 As of Saturday morning, we now […]

Tesla Opens its EV Connector Design to Charging Networks and Automakers

Tesla today announced it is open-sourcing the design of its electric vehicle (EV) charging connector for charging networks and other automakers to use. “In pursuit of our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, today we are opening our EV connector design to the world,” the company said. Tesla invited charging network operators […]

SpaceX Building Site Across from Bastrop Boring Co. Facility

SpaceX is constructing a new building across from The Boring Company headquarters in Bastrop, Texas, as reported by San Antonio Express-News. The building is 521,000 square feet, as located on Walker Watson Road, roughly 15 minutes driving from downtown Bastrop. Bastrop is located just east of Travis County, where Tesla’s headquarters and Gigafactory Texas are […]

Twitter Restores ‘Official’ Badge to Combat Impersonation

Elon Musk-owned Twitter restored the “Official” badge to user profiles after the social media company had taken it away a few days ago, according to a report from Reuters. The news comes after the $7.99 subscription option for the blue checkmark verification disappeared for users on the platform. The “official” badge is an attempt to stave […]

United Kingdom Grants SpaceX License for Starlink Expansion

After SpaceX began seeking expanded Starlink service in the United Kingdom earlier this year, the company has officially been granted a license to increase its satellite footprint. The UK approved the use of Starlink satellite internet on Thursday, granting licenses to both SpaceX and Telesat to expand their orbital constellations, as detailed in a report […]

SpaceX’s ‘Donate a Starlink’ Web Page Goes Live

SpaceX’s Starlink donation page went live on Thursday, roughly one month after CEO Elon Musk shared plans for the feature. “Donate a Starlink to an organization or community in need,” SpaceX says on the web page. “Please note, Starlink donations do not qualify as tax-deductible charitable donations.” On the donation page, SpaceX lets users either […]

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to Oversee Starbase, Says Report

SpaceX continues its goal towards the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket, and now we’re hearing about a move that may help the mission. According to The Information on Thursday, it says SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell will take over Starbase in Texas, the site where Starship is being built. Starship […]

Elon Musk Sold Tesla Stock to ‘Save’ Twitter, Says Report

On Thursday, Elon Musk sent his first email to Twitter staff and informed them of a dire situation at the social network, while also saying at a meeting his recent Tesla stock sale was to “save” the social network, reports The New York Times. Musk told employees the company did not have enough cash to […]

Tesla Updates 2023 Model 3 Performance with Model Y Turn Signals

Tesla’s Model 3 Performance is now delivering with the automaker’s newer Model Y-style tail lights, as noticed by one new buyer this week. A Tesla Model 3 Performance buyer picking up the vehicle in Fort Worth, Texas has noticed that the electric vehicle (EV) includes Model Y-style tail lights, including both the C-Style brake light […]

Tesla Now Letting Salvaged Cars Return to Superchargers

Tesla is looking to create a system to restore salvaged vehicle access to the Supercharger network, according to an internal document obtained by electrek. The document, entitled “Salvaged-Titled Vehicle Fast Charging Safety Inspection,” details plans for a two-step process to investigate a vehicle’s battery pack and charging components, before restoring access to Superchargers. Upon passing […]

2023 Kia EV6 Pricing Increases Over $7,000 as Base Model Dropped

Kia has announced starting pricing for the 2023 EV6, set to debut in the U.S. market at $48,500 along with a $1,295 destination fee, according to a press release shared by the automaker on Thursday. The price is up from Kia’s 2022 EV6 model, with the 2023 model coming with three trim configurations including the […]

Tesla Hiring for Cybertruck Production at Giga Texas

Tesla is hiring for multiple positions related to the production of the Cybertruck, as can be seen on the automaker’s careers web page (via @Whole Mars Blog). The company has at least eight positions listed that are directly related to Cybertruck production, including engineers, manufacturing and engineering management positions. Each of the positions is located […]

Tesla’s Giga Texas Leader Now Working at SpaceX on Starship: Report

Tesla’s head of operations at Gigafactory Texas seems to have taken a role working with SpaceX’s Starship, according to a few people familiar with the matter. Omead Afshar has been named Vice President of Starship production at SpaceX, according to unnamed sources, reports Bloomberg. It’s unclear if Afshar is working at both companies, though he […]