Tesla has officially begun testing a virtual queuing system for its Supercharger network, aiming to improve the user experience during rare periods of congestion. The feature is designed to reduce wait times and eliminate the need for drivers to physically idle near chargers, instead allowing them to “line up” remotely and arrive just in time […]
Tesla has reportedly parted ways with one of its top executives, Omead Afshar, who was overseeing operations in North America and Europe, according to Forbes, plus other outlets like CNBC and the WSJ. Afshar joined Tesla in 2017 as an engineer and had risen to become one of Musk’s most trusted insiders. He was promoted […]
Xiaomi on Thursday officially launched its second electric vehicle — the all-new YU7 SUV — in China, and it’s already making waves in the EV world. The YU7 is positioned as a high-performance luxury electric SUV, a direct rival to Tesla’s Model Y. It undercuts its American competitor on price, starting at 253,500 yuan (roughly […]
Tesla has started sending out a second round of early access invites for its new Robotaxi service in the U.S., just days after the official pilot launched in Austin, Texas, on June 22. The first wave of invites went out on June 20, targeting high-profile Tesla owners, tech influencers, and prominent figures within the Tesla […]
The buzz around Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot is getting louder — and this time, it’s not just coming from Elon Musk. SpaceX VP Jon Edwards, who also serves as the Product Director for Falcon 9 and was the Lead Engineer of the original Falcon 1, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his awe after […]
Early Wednesday morning, SpaceX successfully launched Axiom Space‘s Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone in commercial spaceflight and international collaboration. Liftoff occurred at 2:31 a.m. ET (11:31 p.m. PT on June 24) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Supported by a brand-new Dragon spacecraft — a […]
Tesla once again finds itself within regulatory crosshairs — this time in France, where government investigators have accused the electric vehicle (EV) maker of engaging in “deceptive business practices” tied to its vehicle sales and Full Self-Driving (FSD) claims. According to a report from Reuters, the French finance ministry’s Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control […]
T-Mobile has officially announced the nationwide launch date for its Starlink Direct to Cell satellite service — mark your calendars for July 23. The service, developed in partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink, promises to connect even the most remote parts of the U.S. to cover up to 500,000 square miles of previously unreachable terrain, including national […]
The new city of Starbase, Texas — home to SpaceX’s sprawling launch site — issued a letter to residents on Monday detailing its rapid progress and ambitious goals since incorporation last month. In a letter dated June 23, 2025, and signed on behalf of the Starbase City Commissioners (most of whom, along with the city’s […]
Tesla’s long-anticipated Robotaxi service has officially entered the streets of Austin, Texas, and early feedback suggests it’s already exceeding expectations. In a captivating video shared by @TeslaPodcast on X, we get a front-row seat to a full 10‑mile journey in a Tesla Model Y operating autonomously — no one behind the wheel — across the geofenced […]
It’s official — Tesla has launched its long-awaited Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the rollout in a post on X Sunday morning, noting that customers will pay “a $4.20 flat fee” per ride at launch. The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch begins in Austin this afternoon with customers paying a $4.20 flat fee! […]
Tesla has officially launched a new Robotaxi sign-up website, allowing users across the U.S. to register for early access to the company’s upcoming autonomous ride-hailing service. The new portal — available at tesla.com/robotaxi — invites users to sign up to “be among the first” to take a fully autonomous ride in a Model Y Robotaxi […]
With Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxi service launch in Austin later today, another autonomous vehicle has been spotted driving on its own and, perhaps more importantly, with no tail car in sight — this time in a striking red finish. The sighting, shared by @artsimage on X (formerly Twitter), shows a red Tesla Robotaxi prototype cruising around […]
Tesla has officially landed a deal to build what it says will be the largest grid-scale battery power plant in China when completed, marking a significant milestone in its global energy ambitions (via CNBC). Announced via Tesla’s official Weibo account, the project will be powered by the company’s utility-grade Megapack battery systems. These massive batteries can […]
Tesla has quietly rolled out a new subscription-based Windshield Protection plan for U.S. owners, offering refuge from costly front windshield repairs and replacements — especially for vehicles equipped with Tesla’s camera and sensor-packed windshields. The new plan is available directly through the Tesla app, and pricing varies by model: Model 3/Y: $12/month Model S: $15/month […]
