Tesla Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap Again as Tariffs Get Temporary Cut
Tesla’s stock rose about 7% today, pushing the company’s market value back over $1 trillion, after the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily lower tariffs for the next 90 days while they work on a bigger trade deal. The U.S. will reduce tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China will drop tariffs […]
Tesla FSD in Europe May 2025 Update: Still Waiting for Approval
When will Tesla launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe? Well, that depends on regulators of course. According to a response by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, he said on Monday morning, “Tesla is waiting for EU approval (sigh),” in response to a post talking about the “beta” label leaving Autopilot’s Autosteer feature in Europe. […]
Tesla App Code Hints Robotaxi Is Almost Ready—Codenamed ‘Alicorn’
A new iOS app update that came out this week for Tesla has revealed that the company’s long-awaited Robotaxi service is nearly complete, according to code found in version 4.44.5 of the Tesla app for iPhone. Hidden inside the update are details that suggest Tesla’s autonomous ride-hailing platform—internally called “Alicorn”—now includes a full set of […]
Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ Trademark Rejected by USPTO
Tesla’s push to trademark the word “Robotaxi” for its future autonomous vehicles has hit a roadblock. According to a new filing reviewed by TechCrunch, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected Tesla’s application, saying the term is too generic. The rejection, issued as a “nonfinal office action,” means Tesla has three months to respond […]
Tesla Offers Free 1-Year FSD Trial to Some Cybertruck Owners
Tesla has started emailing some Cybertruck owners with an offer for a free one-year trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, now labeled “Full Self-Driving (Supervised).” According to emails shared online by Cybertruck owners, the trial allows the FSD (Supervised) system to handle most driving tasks, including lane changes, turns, and navigating complex roads, all […]
Tesla Cancels Cybertruck Range Extender, Issues Refunds: Why?
Tesla has informed Cybertruck owners that it will no longer sell the previously announced Range Extender accessory, according to an email sent to customers. The company says it will fully refund all deposits, with the amount being returned to the original payment method, according to an email shared by many owners online, including owner @beardedtesla. […]
Tesla Highlights Storm Protection Features with Powerwall [VIDEO]
Tesla has released a new video on its YouTube channel called Outage Protection, showcasing how its Powerwall battery system helps homeowners stay prepared during extreme weather and power outages. The feature, known as Storm Watch, automatically charges the Powerwall to 100% when severe weather is forecasted in the user’s area. Tesla says it pulls data […]
New Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost Now Available for Purchase
Tesla is now offering an Acceleration Boost upgrade for its new Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The paid software upgrade was made available for the previous Model Y, but now it’s available for the new Model Y and it increases performance by unlocking roughly 100 extra horsepower through an over-the-air update. The boost […]
Tesla Shows Off Model Y Driving Itself Off Production Line to Media
Tesla North America shared off one of its most advanced manufacturing features: new vehicles that drive themselves off the assembly line. We’ve seen a teaser below, but now we have a closer look from inside the factory. “We make the most American-made cars that drive themselves from the end of the production line to the […]
Tesla Threatens to Sue Canada Over Millions in Frozen EV Rebates
Tesla is threatening legal action after the Canadian government froze more than $43 million in electric vehicle rebate payments under Canada’s iZEV program. The company sent a letter to Transport Canada on March 28, demanding that payments resume “in the immediate term,” and accusing the government of unfairly cutting off funds with no prior warning. […]
Tesla Board Shuts Down CEO Rumors, Musk Slams ‘False Article’
Tesla has publicly denied a media report suggesting that its board of directors was seeking a new CEO, calling the story “absolutely false.” The company issued the statement via its official X account on Thursday, directly responding to an article that claimed the board had contacted recruitment firms to begin a CEO search. “The CEO […]
Starlink Launches $40 Router Mini to Boost Wi-Fi in Small Homes
SpaceX has launched a new low-cost accessory called the Starlink Router Mini, aimed at improving Wi-Fi coverage in smaller homes or areas with dead zones. Priced at $40 USD, the router is currently only available in the United States through the official Starlink Shop. Designed to extend or supplement your existing Starlink setup, the Router […]
Amazon Launches First Kuiper Satellites, Looks to Rival Starlink
Amazon’s satellite internet project, Project Kuiper, hit a major milestone on Monday, April 28, with the successful launch of its KA-01 mission aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, deploying 27 satellites into low Earth orbit. Amazon confirmed that it has established contact with all […]
Tesla Faces Political Blowback in New York Over Dealership Exemption
Tesla is under fire in New York as state lawmakers move to strip the company of a special deal that allows it to sell cars directly to customers without using traditional dealerships. According to the New York Times, State Senator Patricia Fahy, a Democrat representing Albany, was once a strong supporter of Tesla’s efforts to […]
Tesla Shares New Look Inside Semi Factory in Nevada [VIDEO]
Tesla shared an update today on the progress of its Semi factory at Gigafactory Nevada, giving a first look inside the new building. Dan Priestley, who leads Tesla’s Semi program, said construction has been underway for several months. “We’ve been spending the last several months constructing this building, mostly with the walls, all of the […]