Tesla’s Megafactory team in Lathrop, California, reached a major milestone on November 4, 2024, by building its 10,000th Megapack. Tesla’s Megapack units play a critical role in large-scale energy storage, supporting a transition to renewable energy by helping stabilize power grids, prevent outages, and reduce reliance on gas-powered peaker plants. According to Tesla, each Megapack […]

Tesla has updated its Cloud Profiles feature, making it easier for drivers to personalize settings based on their specific vehicle model. Tesla owner Dan Burkland shared his experience with the new update, noting that previously, the Cloud Profiles would sync settings across all Tesla vehicles a user owned, regardless of each model’s unique features. For […]

In the early hours of Saturday, November 2, a Tesla Cybertruck was involved in a crash that quickly became the talk of Guadalajara, Mexico. The electric truck collided with another vehicle, drawing a crowd of onlookers and a swift response from local authorities. This incident marks one of the first documented accidents involving the Cybertruck […]

Tesla recently sold $499 million in bonds backed by loans it provides to customers purchasing solar equipment, a step aimed at supporting its solar business. Deutsche Bank started promoting the five-part bond offering on Monday, and the process concluded by Friday, reports Bloomberg. All tranches of this debt were rated investment grade by Fitch Ratings, […]

Tesla recently started rolling out its 2024.33.5 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.5.4.2, for Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles. This update brings some improvements to Actually Smart Summon, while the end-to-end highway stack for FSD is set to be coming soon. Some initial experiences with FSD 12.5.4.2 on HW3 cars, such as on […]

Tesla’s Model Y continues to dominate as California’s top-selling vehicle, solidifying its appeal among Californians despite a highly competitive EV market. The California Auto Outlook report, issued by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), shows that Tesla remains a powerful force in the state’s auto market, leading EV adoption and setting benchmarks for alternative […]

Ford is hitting the brakes on its F-150 Lightning production, pausing assembly of its flagship electric truck at the Dearborn, Michigan, plant from mid-November to early January. The reason? Ford says demand for electric vehicles, or EVs, isn’t keeping up with expectations. The production halt will start after the shift on November 15 and resume […]

Tesla recently shared a rundown of its latest AI advancements, wrapping up October with notable upgrades and upcoming releases. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new and coming soon, as noted by @Tesla AI on X. The most notable is the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) 13 this week for internal testers, ahead of a […]

Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck is officially making its way to Canadian customers. Early buyers have shared updates on social media confirming delivery dates for November 2023. One excited customer, Steven Point from Kitchener, Ontario, revealed that his all-wheel-drive (AWD) Foundation Series Cybertruck, priced at $160,000 CAD, will now arrive on November 7 after a slight […]

Pegasus Elite Aviation now has the first Global 5000 jet equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink. This allows passengers to have a fast and reliable internet connection while flying, whether they’re working or streaming movies. Pegasus worked with Thornton Aviation at Van Nuys Airport to install the Starlink system on the Global 5000. This jet is the […]

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet on its G650 and G650ER jets. This certification allows Gulfstream to offer the internet upgrade directly to customers, simplifying the process. The company was testing Starlink earlier this year. “Starlink is an offering that we know […]

Tesla has introduced expansion units for the Powerwall 3, allowing users to boost their energy storage capacity by adding up to three additional units to a single Powerwall system. These new expansion options help homeowners reduce installation time, extend backup power during outages, and maximize savings on electricity bills. Powerwall 3 expansion units now available […]

The Collie Battery Stage 1 in Western Australia, featuring Tesla Megapacks, is now fully operational, delivering vital grid support just 18 months after construction began. The project, developed by renewable energy giant Neoen, went live on October 1, 2024, ahead of schedule. With a capacity of 219 MW / 877 MWh, this battery stores energy […]

Tesla has aired its full Cybercab promo to its YouTube channel today. We first saw glimpses of the following promo video at the company’s “We, Robot” event earlier this month, but now we see it all stitched together. The Cybercab video shows off the two-door robotaxi’s gull wing design, with themes brought over from Cybertruck. […]

Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO, proudly announced that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV prototype has officially secured its place in automotive history by setting a Nürburgring Nordschleife record for the fastest lap by a four-door car. This is a nice accessory to go with your Xiaomi smartphone, right? The lap time, officially certified at 6 minutes, […]