Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is reportedly 26 times safer than the average U.S. driver, according to new data from Bloomberg Intelligence (via @SawyerMerritt). With supervised Autopilot, Tesla clocks in at just 0.15 accidents per million miles, while the U.S. average sits at a hefty 3.90. That’s a 26x safety edge! Waymo, arguably Tesla’s foremost […]
Tesla led global electric vehicle (EV) sales in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from market tracker EV Volumes (via @MarioNawfal). The automaker secured both top spots worldwide, with the Model Y remaining the best-selling EV at 201,773 units sold and a 7.4% market share. It was trailed by the Model 3, which […]
Tesla has officially begun rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 13.2.9 in China, starting with the Model Y Refresh. This marks a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s push to bring its advanced driver-assistance system to one of its largest markets. Multiple users on Chinese social networks posted screenshots showing the new […]
Tesla’s Robotaxi service has officially been listed on the Texas Department of Transportation’s Automated Vehicle Deployment website ahead of its much-anticipated launch in Austin later this month. According to a post by X user @teslayoda, the Texas DOT’s AV Deployment website now lists an “active” ride-share operation from Tesla that’s testing in the Austin Metro […]
SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is getting way faster — and it’s not just hype. According to new data from Ookla Speedtest, Starlink’s median download speeds in the U.S. jumped from 53.95 Mbps in Q3 2022 to 104.71 Mbps in Q1 2025. Upload speeds also improved significantly, climbing to 14.84 Mbps, while latency dropped to […]
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just announced a major policy change that could help fast-track the launch of Tesla’s long-awaited Cybercab and other driverless vehicles. In a letter published on June 13, NHTSA outlined updates to its Part 555 exemption program — the rule that allows carmakers to temporarily bypass certain […]
In a big step forward for global mobile coverage, SpaceX has completed deployment of its first-generation Starlink Direct to Cell satellite constellation. The company made the announcement via its Starlink division’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, congratulating the SpaceX team on reaching this milestone. Congrats to the @SpaceX team on completing the first […]
Tesla has officially refreshed its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles in the U.S., bringing new styling, upgraded features, and a bump in price. The updates went live today, and while the cars look and feel more refined, buyers will also need to shell out more to get behind the wheel. The Model S […]
The Tesla Android Project now supports Apple’s iOS 26, including the major redesign of CarPlay featuring the new “Liquid Glass” look. Photos shared online show the updated CarPlay interface running inside a new Tesla Model Y, giving a sleek preview of what the overhauled system looks like on a large screen. The Tesla Android Project […]
Tesla is set to achieve a significant milestone in autonomous driving, with CEO Elon Musk announcing a tentative target of June 22, 2025, for rolling out its first fully autonomous Robotaxi. “Tentatively, June 22,” said Musk in reply to Owen Sparks who asked when the first public rides will start. “We are being super paranoid […]
Tesla has revived its fan video contest, now called TeslaVision, and it’s offering a major reward: a brand-new Model Y and a trip to Gigafactory Texas. To enter, fans must create a video (90 seconds or less) showing how Tesla gives them “more” in life — more freedom, fun, safety, or convenience. The contest is […]
A new Tesla Model Y with “Robotaxi” graffiti on the side was spotted driving itself through what looked to be South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, early Tuesday morning — with no one behind the wheel. The video, posted on X by user @TerrapinTerpene, shows the vehicle cruising autonomously with only a safety operator in […]
As announced by Tesla’s @cybertruck account last week, Tesla is offering 0% APR financing for 60 months when customers purchase Full Self-Driving (Supervised) with their Cybertruck. The offer applies to all trims of the vehicle. To qualify, buyers must take delivery by June 30, 2025, and the promotion is only available in the United States. […]
Tesla has officially appeared on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ list of “Known AV Operators in Austin”—a move that confirms the company is actively testing autonomous vehicles in the city. We know that Tesla is rumoured to launch its robotaxi network in Austin on June 12 this week. X user @TeslaYoda first noticed the […]
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly thinking about parting ways with his red Tesla — a Model S Plaid he bought earlier this year as a show of support for Elon Musk. According to a senior White House official who spoke to Barron’s, Trump is considering either selling or giving away the car. As of […]