Tesla App Update Adds Recommended Maintenance Tracker for Owners
Tesla has quietly added a handy new “Recommended Maintenance” section to its mobile app, giving owners more insight into their vehicle’s upkeep needs. The feature was first spotted by @cybrtrkguy, who shared screenshots of the new menu in action, saying, “The Tesla App now shows recommended maintenance. Here’s what my truck ‘needs’.” The Tesla App […]
Tesla Robotaxis Get Updated Gold Visuals That React to Speed
Tesla has quietly updated the gold navigation visuals used in its Robotaxi rides, adding a new dynamic behavior that changes with vehicle speed. The change was first spotted by @klwtts during a Robotaxi ride in the Bay Area, who noted that the gold underglow now expands and contracts depending on how fast the vehicle is […]
SpaceX Launches 10,000th Starlink Satellite with Back-to-Back Falcon 9 Launches
SpaceX has officially crossed a major milestone, with more than 10,000 Starlink satellites launched to date. The company marked the achievement on Sunday, October 19, after completing two Falcon 9 missions on opposite coasts of the United States — a “double-header” launch day that added 56 new Starlink satellites to orbit. The first mission lifted […]
Tesla Slams Proxy Firms Over ‘Misguided’ Opposition to Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package
Tesla has issued a sharp response to major proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, after both recommended that shareholders vote against CEO Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation package and a shareholder proposal to invest in his artificial intelligence venture, xAI. In a lengthy post shared on X, Tesla said, “ISS […]
Tesla Cybertruck Police Fleet Officially Rolls Out in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is gearing up to officially deploy its new fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks for patrol duty along the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas. The department will roll out 10 customized Cybertrucks, donated earlier this year by venture capitalist Ben Horowitz and his wife Felicia. The all-electric trucks […]
Tesla Roadster Unveil Still on Track for 2025, Says Design Chief
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen has confirmed that the long-awaited next-generation Tesla Roadster is still on track to be unveiled this year. Speaking on episode 533 of the Ride The Lightning podcast, von Holzhausen said, “The Roadster will be [an] amazing car that looks at the limits of physics. We’ve really gotten to a […]
Tesla Megapacks Now Operational at $51 Million Energy Storage Project in Arizona
A new $51 million Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system is now operational in Kingman, Arizona. Developed by Ameresco, Inc., the 50 MW/200 MWh installation is the largest behind-the-meter (BTM) battery project in Arizona and the fourth largest of its kind in the U.S. The system supports the ongoing expansion of Nucor’s Kingman bar mill, […]
Boring Company Testing Tesla FSD at Las Vegas Loop Ahead of Driverless Operation
The Boring Company has officially confirmed that it’s now testing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) technology inside the Las Vegas Loop, marking the next step toward fully autonomous operation in the underground transportation network. “Initial Full Self-Driving tests in Vegas Loop from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the Encore Resort,” the company said in a […]
Tesla App Update 4.50.0 Adds New Tire Center, Screen Sharing, and More
Tesla has started rolling out version 4.50.0 of its mobile app, introducing a handful of new features and backend additions — including a brand-new Tire Center, Powerwall calibration options, and early signs of a screen-sharing tool for both the app and vehicles. As spotted by Not a Tesla App, the new Tire Center feature helps […]
Tesla to Release FSD 14 to Public with Version 14.2, Confirms Musk
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla’s broader public release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) 14 will come with version 14.2. Responding to an early FSD tester on X who praised version 14.1.2 for fixing “95% of the indecisive lane changes and braking,” Musk simply replied, “14.2 for widespread use.” The exchange effectively confirms that the company […]
Tesla Rolls Out Monthly FSD Subscriptions in Australia and New Zealand
Tesla has officially launched monthly subscriptions for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature in Australia and New Zealand, expanding the company’s driver-assistance offering to more customers in the region. As announced by Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) on X, owners can now subscribe to FSD (Supervised) directly through the Tesla app. The subscription costs $149 […]
Tesla Screen Sharing Feature Spotted in 2025.38 Software Update
Tesla appears to be preparing a new screen-sharing feature for its vehicles, according to findings from well-known Tesla hacker and software sleuth @greentheonly. The feature was discovered in software version 2025.38, which began rolling out last week. Green, who has a long history of uncovering hidden Tesla features before they go public, said the new […]
Kamala Harris Says Leaving Elon Musk Out of 2021 EV Summit Was a ‘Big Mistake’
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has admitted that not inviting Tesla CEO Elon Musk to the Biden administration’s 2021 EV Summit was a major error. Speaking with Fortune earlier this week, Harris called the decision a “big mistake” and reflected on its lasting political and cultural consequences. “A President of the United States, I […]
Tesla Model Y L Delivery Dates in China Slip to December as Demand Surges
Tesla’s new Model Y L continues to be a massive hit in China. The company has extended the estimated delivery period for the six-seat, longer-wheelbase SUV to December 2025 — a clear sign that the vehicle is now sold out through both October and November (via @Tslachan). Launched in August and priced from 339,000 yuan […]
Tesla Begins Model Y Standard Production at Giga Texas
Tesla has officially begun production of the new entry-level Model Y Standard at Gigafactory Texas, marking another key milestone in the automaker’s expanding U.S. lineup. The news comes from longtime Giga Texas watcher Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer), who confirmed on X that “Model Y Standard production is well underway at Giga Texas,” adding that the outbound […]