Tesla to Senate: Modernize Self-Driving Rules or China Wins
On Wednesday, Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy appeared before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee during a hearing titled “Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars,” where lawmakers examined how the U.S. should modernize regulations around autonomous vehicles. Moravy represented Tesla alongside Waymo Chief Safety Officer Dr. Mauricio Peña, Autonomous Vehicle […]
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Is Now Taking Your Starlink Orders
Starlink is making it even easier for Americans to get online from space. SpaceX’s satellite internet service says U.S. customers can now order Starlink in less than two minutes, either by visiting Starlink’s website or calling 1-888-GO-STARLINK. According to Starlink, the streamlined process is powered by xAI’s Grok, a virtual assistant that can walk customers […]
Tesla AI Chief: Pedal-Free Cybercab Hits Production in April
Tesla’s vision for autonomous transportation just got another crystal-clear reiteration straight from the company’s AI chief. Speaking at the 2026 ScaledML Conference, Tesla VP of AI Ashok Elluswamy doubled down on what the company has been signaling for months now: the Cybercab is being built from the ground up for autonomy — and nothing else. […]
Tesla Defies China Slowdown With Third Month of Sales Growth
Tesla is kicking off 2026 on a positive note in China, posting its third consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth out of Giga Shanghai — even as competition in the world’s largest EV market continues to intensify. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association cited by Reuters, Tesla sold 69,129 China-made electric vehicles […]
The Boring Co. Just Went Global with a Massive Dubai Loop
Dubai is officially moving ahead with what will become The Boring Company’s first tunnel project outside the United States, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk’s tunneling venture and its ambitions to reshape urban transportation. According to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, construction will begin with a pilot phase of the Dubai Loop project. As […]
Tesla Finally Fixes Its Biggest Dashcam Annoyance
Tesla is finally addressing a long-standing grievance for owners by significantly expanding the rolling recording buffer for its built-in Dashcam. For years, Tesla vehicles have been capped at a mere 60 minutes of rolling footage, regardless of how much storage was actually available on the connected USB drive. Once that hour was up, the oldest […]
Tesla Warns U.S. Is About to Lose the AI Race to China
Tesla is preparing to deliver a stark warning to Washington: without urgent regulatory reform, the United States risks handing the future of transportation to China. According to written testimony, Tesla will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee this week to push for modernized self-driving regulations, arguing that outdated rules are slowing innovation and deployment. The […]
Starlink to Kill ‘No Service’ in Spain with Direct to Cell
Starlink’s ambitious push into satellite-to-smartphone connectivity is officially heading to the European Union, with Spain set to become the first country in the bloc to launch the company’s Direct to Cell service later this year. Starlink confirmed the news on X, announcing that Spain will be the first EU market to get Direct to Cell, […]
Tesla Unlocks Free Supercharging as a Lifeline for the South
Tesla has enabled free Supercharging across parts of Mississippi and Tennessee as the region deals with persistent power outages, offering a much-needed lifeline for EV owners who may be struggling to keep their vehicles charged. According to the official Tesla Charging account, all Superchargers in Mississippi and Tennessee are currently online, with free Supercharging temporarily […]
Tesla Just Made AWD Way More Affordable on the Model Y
Tesla has expanded the Model Y lineup in the U.S. with the launch of a new, more affordable all-wheel-drive option — and it fills a pretty notable gap. According to Tesla’s official X account, the new Model Y AWD is now available in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, starting at $41,990 and offering an EPA-estimated […]
SpaceX and xAI Officially Merge in Massive Musk Power Play
Elon Musk has officially pulled the trigger on one of the most ambitious consolidations in tech and space history. SpaceX has acquired xAI, formally merging the rocket and satellite giant with Musk’s rapidly growing artificial intelligence startup in a move that signals just how serious he is about taking AI beyond Earth. SpaceX announced the […]
United Just Dropped a Super Bowl Ad for Free Starlink Wi-Fi
United Airlines is taking its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to the biggest stage in advertising. The carrier is set to run a 30-second Super Bowl commercial this Sunday, highlighting its rapidly expanding Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi and underscoring just how central satellite internet has become to United’s onboard experience. As United explains, “In less than a […]
Tesla Bets Big on U.S.-Made Solar With New York Expansion
Tesla is ramping up its solar ambitions in the U.S., announcing plans to significantly scale production at its Giga New York facility in Buffalo. As first reported by longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), the company is expanding the factory to an initial solar module capacity of 300 megawatts per year, marking a notable shift […]
Tesla to Launch Massive Supercharger Network in Chile
Tesla is continuing its push into South America, announcing a new partnership that will bring its Supercharger network to Chile. According to electrive, Tesla has teamed up with Chilean energy company Copec to deploy fast-charging stations along major highways, marking a significant step forward for EV infrastructure in the country. Under the joint plan, Tesla […]
Musk to Unite SpaceX and xAI into $1 Trillion Powerhouse
Elon Musk may be preparing his biggest corporate consolidation yet. According to Bloomberg, SpaceX is in advanced talks to combine with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, as he accelerates efforts to unify his sprawling empire under a single, long-term vision. The discussions are said to be far along, with SpaceX and xAI reportedly informing some […]