SpaceX launched 53 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Friday, from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The company’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 12:09 p.m. ET and it set a reuse record with its 13th launch and landing, with the latter taking place on SpaceX’s droneship A Shortfall of […]

Last night, we reported Tesla had started offering its Enhanced Autopilot add-on for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea. Enhanced Autopilot includes the standard Navigate on Autopilot feature, but adds Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Summon and Smart Summon. It’s available to purchase as an upgrade during the ordering of a Model 3 or Model […]

General Motors announced today it is increasing the price of its GMC Hummer EV by $6,250 USD, starting on Saturday. According to GM, reservations placed prior to the price increase won’t be affected, reports CNBC. The reason for the price hike? GM is blaming its supply chain and logistics. In March, GM said it would […]

With Tesla CEO Elon Musk facing scrutiny from seemingly every angle, a new lawsuit has hit the courts claiming that the billionaire entrepreneur has upheld a culture of discrimination and harassment at the company. Tesla investor Solomon Chau accused Musk of allowing a “toxic workplace culture” to grow at the company, according to a complaint […]

NIO launched its ES7 electric SUV this week with autonomous driving features being one of the vehicle’s main focuses, and the first video we’ve come across taking a closer look at the electric vehicle (EV) has also arrived. 42HOW shared a first look at the new NIO ES7 electric SUV on Thursday, a video taken […]

After Ferrari announced plans to add an electric vehicle production line at its Maranello, Italy plant, the luxury automaker has doubled down on its electrification-focused business model with a new business plan. Ferrari said to investors it plans to electrify 80 percent of its lineup with hybrids and full EVs by 2030, according to Automotive […]

After it was announced that Quebec would provide discounted Starlink internet for 10,000 rural homes, letters offering the subsidy have begun to show up at resident households. Certain households in areas where internet is not otherwise available are receiving letters from the Quebec government detailing the Starlink subsidies, according to a letter from the Associate […]

Elon Musk is known to be a polarizing character, but according to a new report, a handful of SpaceX employees have been let go for distributing a letter of criticism against the billionaire CEO. SpaceX fired at least five employees for penning and distributing an open letter criticizing Musk’s behavior, according to three employees familiar […]

Tesla Insurance has launched in Nevada, with the service reaching its ninth state in the U.S. (via @SawyerMerritt). “Many providers base your premium on information that has little to do with your driving. We base your premium on how you drive. We use existing technology in our vehicles to track your real-time driving behavior, no […]

After raising prices for select trims of the Model S/X and Model 3/Y in Canada and the U.S., Tesla has now increased prices in parts of Europe including Germany, along with China and Australia. In Germany, Model 3 and Model Y prices increased, specifically dual motor versions, according to @Tesla_adri. The Model 3 Long Range […]

Tesla has launched an option to purchase Enhanced Autopilot for select markets in the Asia Pacific region, specifically Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea. Enhanced Autopilot features the standard Navigate on Autopilot, but includes Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Summon and Smart Summon. It’s available to purchase as an add-on during the ordering of a […]

New Tesla Model Y Long Range owner and endurance athlete, Jacob Showers, was hiking the Beaten Path trail, near Yellowstone National Park—then flooding began in the area. When he returned to his new Tesla Model Y Long Range, the single access road had been flooded over and he was stranded, along with other strangers and […]

Elon Musk on Thursday addressed Twitter employees for the first time since initiating proceedings for his proposed $44 billion USD acquisition of the social media company. The Tesla CEO attended a Q&A session that has reportedly confirmed concerns regarding layoffs, a reduction in remote work opportunities, decreased content moderation on the platform, and more for […]

SpaceX announced on Thursday it has launched Starlink satellite internet in North Macedonia. “Starlink is now live in North Macedonia! Excited to further access to high-speed, low-latency broadband internet in the Balkans,” said SpaceX on Twitter. Starlink is now live in North Macedonia! Excited to further access to high-speed, low-latency broadband internet in the Balkans […]

Tesla’s online shop has launched a new t-shirt for men today: the Plaid Quarter Mile Tee. “The Men’s Plaid Quarter Mile Tee celebrates the historic quarter mile performance time posted by Model S Plaid on May 11, 2021 at the Famoso Raceway. This tee features our record-setting 9.227 seconds, 151.58 mph time stamp receipt, as […]