Starship Test Marks Progress Despite Losses During Reentry

SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27 at 6:36 p.m. CT from Starbase, Texas, achieving several firsts in the company’s effort to develop a fully reusable spacecraft—even though both stages were ultimately lost during the flight. The Super Heavy booster, which had previously flown during the seventh test in January, became the […]

Tesla–xAI Merger ‘Going to Happen,’ Says Musk Biographer

Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson says a merger between Tesla and Musk’s AI startup xAI is likely, and would mark a turning point in the billionaire’s push to transform Tesla into a leader in real-world artificial intelligence. “I think it’s going to happen,” Isaacson said in an interview today on CNBC. He added that Musk, […]

Tesla’s 2025.14.12 Software Adds Life-Saving Child Alert

Tesla has officially released its new Child Left Alone Detection feature as part of software update 2025.14.12, aiming to help prevent child heatstroke incidents in parked vehicles. The system uses Cabin Radar, a 4D imaging sensor capable of detecting subtle movements like breathing, even through car seats. If a child is detected alone inside the […]

Apple Rejected Elon Musk’s $5 Billion Starlink Deal, Says Report

Apple quietly explored building its own satellite internet service as far back as 2015, working with Boeing on a plan to deliver full wireless internet—not just emergency access—to iPhones and homes, according to people familiar with the matter, reports The Information. The internal effort, known as Project Eagle, would have involved launching thousands of Boeing […]

Tesla’s European Car Sales Drop 49%, But Stock Still Surging

Tesla is losing steam in Europe, as new car registrations across the EU dropped by 49% in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). From January to April, Tesla registrations fell by nearly 39% year-over-year. Tesla’s shrinking share is a stark contrast to […]

Starship’s 9th Test Flight Date: May 27 with Reused Booster

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 27 for the ninth flight test of Starship, with liftoff expected as early as 6:30 p.m. CT. A live webcast will begin about 30 minutes before launch on SpaceX.com, X (@SpaceX), and the X TV app. This flight marks a major milestone: the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster, […]

Elon Musk Now Refocusing on Tesla, xAI, and X Instead of DOGE

Elon Musk says he’s going back to his old routine of sleeping at work and spending nearly all his time on his companies. In a post on May 24, Musk said he’ll be “super focused” on X, his AI startup xAI, and Tesla, especially with major tech rollouts underway. This was in response to someone’s […]

Tesla Could Be Worth $2 Trillion by 2026, Says Wedbush Analyst

Tesla just got one of the most bullish outlooks on Wall Street, yet again. On Friday, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raised his price target for Tesla from $350 to $500, calling the company “the most undervalued AI play in the market today.” This is now a shift from the recent outlook from Ives. Ives believes […]

Tesla Invites Owners to 48-Hour Test Drive Experience

Tesla is offering a new way for owners to experience its latest vehicles with a special 48-hour extended test drive, according to a message sent through the Tesla app, according to Canadian readers of Tesla North. Labeled the “Value Experience – Tesla Extended Demo Drive,” the promotion is a thank-you to current Tesla owners. Eligible […]

Tesla Shows Off New Optimus Robot Skills Learned from Human Videos

Tesla has released a new video showing its Optimus humanoid robot completing everyday household tasks entirely on its own — no remote control required. In the video, Optimus is seen taking out the trash, sweeping with a dustpan, vacuuming, opening a cabinet, tearing off a paper towel, stirring a pot, and even closing curtains. In […]

Elon Musk Says Tesla Robotaxis Will Launch With No Safety Driver

Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi service is set to launch next month, starting in Austin, Texas. According to CEO Elon Musk in an interview with CNBC (the CEO’s second interview of the day) the company is taking a careful approach to ensure safety, beginning with just 10 autonomous vehicles before expanding to over 1,000 in the following […]

Elon Musk Interview: Qatar Economic Forum [VIDEO]

Elon Musk joined the Qatar Economic Forum virtually on May 20, 2025, in an intense and wide-ranging interview that touched on everything from Tesla’s leadership to political controversies. He was interviewed by Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain, with the reporter asking antagonizing and rapid-fire “gotcha” questions to Musk, with gaslighting as well. Speaking remotely from Giga Texas […]

Tesla Pays Nearly $10M to Powerwall Owners for Helping the Grid

Tesla Energy says it paid out $9.9 million to Powerwall owners across the U.S. in 2024 for supporting the electric grid through its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program. The update came after a Tesla owner, Steeg Haskell, shared a post on X, thanking the company for a $593 payment he received as part of the […]

Tesla Shop Adds Charcoal Suede Dash Upgrade for Model 3/Y

Tesla has released a new interior upgrade for Model 3 and Model Y owners — a Charcoal Suede Dashboard Décor Wing, now available for $250 USD. Designed to give the dashboard a more premium look and feel, the new trim features a deep matte gray finish made from 100% vegan suede. Tesla says the material […]

Tesla and Lyft Team Up to Offer $2,000 in Perks for New EV Buyers

Tesla is partnering with Lyft to offer eligible rideshare drivers up to $2,000 in combined perks when purchasing a new Tesla. The limited-time offer is aimed at Lyft drivers in good standing and includes incentives from both companies. Drivers who buy and take delivery of a new Tesla by June 30, 2025, will receive $1,000 […]