Tesla Hints at Chicago Robotaxi Launch with New Job Listings
Tesla appears to be preparing for a Robotaxi launch in Chicago, with new job listings pointing to the company’s next big market for its autonomous ride-hailing service. The electric carmaker has posted openings for Autopilot Vehicle Operators in the city, suggesting expanded testing is underway ahead of commercial availability. Tesla started piloting its Robotaxi service […]
Alaska Airlines to Start Offering Free Starlink Wi-Fi in 2026
Alaska Airlines on Wednesday announced plans to roll out SpaceX’s Starlink internet across its entire fleet, with installations beginning in 2026 and full completion expected by 2027. The airline said Starlink will be available at no additional cost to passengers, offering what it calls the fastest, most reliable in-flight Wi-Fi available today. Alaska will become […]
Tesla FSD 14 ‘Feels Sentient,’ Second Biggest Update Ever: Musk
Elon Musk is once again hyping Tesla’s next big Full Self-Driving (FSD) update, saying version 14 of the software “feels sentient” and will be the biggest update to the advanced driver assistance system behind version 12. The comment came in response to a clip of William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer praising Tesla’s Robotaxi rides, saying […]
Tesla Starts Testing FSD (Supervised) in Japan
Tesla has announced that public road testing of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has begun in Japan, marking another milestone in the global expansion of its advanced driver assistance system. “Full-scale test driving of FSD (Supervised) has begun,” Tesla Japan said in a post on X. “Domestic release timing depends on our development status and regulatory authority […]
Tesla’s Three-Row Model Y L Won’t Hit U.S. Until 2026, Says Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the newly launched Model Y L, a stretched six-seater version of the company’s best-selling SUV, won’t begin production in the U.S. until the end of 2026 — and possibly not at all. Responding on X to speculation about an international rollout, Musk said: “This variant of the Model […]
Tesla Launches Pre-Owned Model 3/Y Leasing with $0 Down Payments
Tesla has introduced a new leasing option for certified pre-owned Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S., giving customers a more affordable way to get behind the wheel of its EVs. The program, which quietly went live this week, allows eligible buyers in California and Texas to lease a used Model 3 or […]
Tesla Brings Back Turn Signal Stalk for Model 3 in China, Offers Retrofits
Tesla has officially reintroduced turn signal stalks for the Model 3 in China, offering new buyers and existing owners the option to restore the familiar control. The change comes nearly two years after Tesla controversially removed stalks from the Model 3 with its September 2023 “Highland” refresh, requiring drivers to instead use steering wheel buttons […]
Tesla Launches 6-Seat Model Y L in China
Tesla on Monday launched the new three-row, six-seat Model Y L in China, marking the debut of a stretched SUV variant of its best-selling EV. Priced from 339,000 yuan (about $47,000 USD), the Model Y L promises an EPA-estimated 327 miles of range (527 miles CLTC) and comes packed with a host of luxury, comfort, […]
SpaceX Looks to Expand Starlink Capacity with More E-Band Spectrum
SpaceX is looking to boost Starlink’s capacity by adding more spectrum to its first-generation satellite fleet — reports PCMag. On Friday, the company filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use “E-band” frequencies, in the 71.0-76.0 GHz and 81.0-86.0 GHz ranges, for its Gen1 constellation. If approved, SpaceX says the change will […]
Tesla Offering $1,000 Autopilot Upgrade for Older Hardware 2.5 Vehicles
Some Tesla owners with older hardware are seeing an interesting option pop up in the Tesla app: a $1,000 upgrade to Basic Autopilot. A Reddit post on r/TeslaModel3 from user akush_666 shows their upgrade menu, with Autopilot priced at $1,000. The user, who owns a 2018 Model 3 with Hardware 2.5, noted they never had […]
Starlink Extends Free Service to Canadians Impacted by August Wildfires
SpaceX’s Starlink is once again stepping in to support Canadians affected by wildfires, this time providing an additional free month of service for customers impacted by the mid-August fires. According to an update posted on Starlink’s website, existing active customers in affected regions will automatically receive a one-month service credit, with no action required on […]
Tesla Teases New Model Y L, ‘Coming Soon’ in China
Tesla has officially teased its upcoming Model Y L in a new video posted Monday on Chinese social media platform Weibo, saying the six-seater SUV is “coming soon” in China. The teaser offers a closer look at how the larger Model Y differs from the base variant, highlighting new interior and comfort-focused upgrades. Among the […]
SpaceX Starlink Steps In for Cape Verde Disaster Relief
SpaceX’s Starlink is stepping in to support emergency response and relief efforts in Cape Verde after the devastating storm that struck the country on August 11. Alongside on-the-ground connectivity assistance, Starlink is also providing one month of free service to both new and existing customers in the region. The update came directly from Starlink’s official […]
Tesla Decreases Model 3 LR RWD Range in the U.S.
Tesla has quietly adjusted the official EPA range of the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the United States, lowering it slightly from 363 miles to 357 miles. The company has also started notifying existing order holders of the update. The six-mile decrease isn’t likely the result of any hardware change to the […]
Tesla Cybertrucks Join Jalisco Police Force for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Jalisco State Police have added three Tesla Cybertrucks to their patrol fleet, with plans to use the all-electric pickups as mobile intelligence units to strengthen security across the Mexican state ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a report from The Economic Times, the Cybertrucks were acquired back in May as part […]