SpaceX Reveals New Mars-Themed Mural at Starbase Parking Garage

A new mural featuring Starships on Mars has been unveiled at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, as shared by @StarshipGazer on X. The artwork, located on the parking garage at Starbase, depicts multiple Starships stationed on Mars at what appears to be “Mars Base Alpha,” giving a visual glimpse into SpaceX’s vision of […]

Tesla to Offer 500 Temporary Workers Permanent Jobs at Giga Berlin

Tesla announced on Thursday that 500 temporary workers at its gigafactory near Berlin will receive permanent contracts starting November 1. The move reflects what the company described as an “optimistic assessment” of its electric vehicle production in Germany, reports Reuters. The plant in Gruenheide, Tesla’s only European gigafactory, currently employs around 12,000 people. The decision […]

Tesla FSD 12.5.6 Brings Smoother Visuals, Fixes 4-Year Old Bug

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has received a visual update in version 12.5.6, making the driving visualizations smoother than ever. According to Tesla owner @AIDRIVR on X, the update eliminates jitters and keeps surrounding cars moving smoothly at a steady 60 frames per second. Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s Director of Autopilot Software, chimed in, explaining, “We […]

Uber’s Green Push: 182,000 EVs and New Options for Riders and Drivers

Uber is ramping up its efforts to become a zero-emissions platform by 2040 with a series of new features and updates aimed at making greener choices easier for riders, drivers, and merchants. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi outlined the company’s progress and future plans, highlighting how Uber is speeding up its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) while […]

Tesla Launches 0% APR Promo for Model 3/Y with FSD Purchase

Tesla has introduced a new promotion in the United States offering 0% APR financing on new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for customers who purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised. This limited-time offer is available for orders placed starting today. Under the promotion, eligible buyers can finance a new Model 3 or Model Y with […]

SpaceX, T-Mobile Launch Texting in Hurricane Zones with Starlink

SpaceX has delivered over 10,000 Starlink kits to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, and activated its Direct to Cell satellites in collaboration with T-Mobile to provide emergency alerts and basic texting services. This initiative covers all phones and carriers in affected areas, enabling communication during critical times. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) quickly granted […]

Tesla Invites Customers to ‘We Robot’ Event Watch Parties

Ahead of Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event set for Thursday, October 10, the company has emailed customers inviting them to local watch parties. In an email sent to customers on Tuesday evening, including Tesla North, the automaker invited them to join a livestream watch party at local showrooms for the “We, Robot” event taking place in […]

Irvine PD Adds Tesla Cybertruck to Fleet, Debuts with Terminator Theme

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has unveiled what it believes to be the first Tesla Cybertruck in the nation to be used by a police department. The vehicle will support the department’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program and community outreach efforts. Although the fully equipped Cybertruck won’t serve as a regular patrol car, it […]

2024.32.30 Release Notes: FSD 12.5.6 with New Driving Profiles

Tesla has started rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.5.6 part of software update 2024.32.30, which includes new driving profiles Chill, Standard and Hurry. You gotta love Tesla’s humor. Chill: Drives in slower lands with minimal lane changes Standard: Drives at normal speed, adjusts with traffic Hurry: Drives faster with more frequent lane changes […]

Rivian’s Costly Supplier Blunder Sparks Production Chaos: Report

Rivian’s shares took a nearly 9% hit on Friday after the company cut its 2024 production targets, leaving analysts questioning the severity of yet another supply chain issue. Shares were up 0.48% on Monday. It turns out that a miscommunication earlier this year with its supplier, Essex Furukawa, caused Rivian to lose access to a […]

No, Geico Isn’t Dropping Tesla Cybertruck Insurance—Here’s the Truth

A rumor circulating on Reddit claimed that Geico is no longer offering car insurance for Tesla Cybertrucks, sparking concerns among potential owners of the vehicle. The post, which featured a now-deleted screenshot from the user @blkturtle7m on X, stated that “this type of vehicle doesn’t meet our underwriting guidelines.” In response, Geico told Jalopnik and […]

SpaceX, T-Mobile Enable Starlink Cell Coverage for Hurricane Helene Areas

SpaceX and T-Mobile have received emergency special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to activate Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, the companies announced on X. The Starlink satellites have already been activated and are broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones across all networks in North Carolina. The […]

Canada Man’s $415 Million Tesla Fortune Vanishes, Sues RBC

A carpenter from Sooke, a municipality located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is suing the Royal Bank of Canada and an accounting firm after turning an $88,000 CAD investment in Tesla into $415 million—only to lose it all. Christopher DeVocht claims RBC Dominion Securities, RBC Wealth Management Financial Services, and Grant […]

Tesla Launches Model 3/Y Long Range RWD in Canada

Tesla has made changes to its vehicle line up in Canada, adding a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant to the Model 3 and Model Y. This follows a similar move made in the UK and the US. The Model 3 and Model Y RWD are no longer available and with it ends LFP batteries, […]

Tesla Launches Model Y Long Range AWD, Quicksilver Model 3 in UK

Tesla has introduced a new Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the UK, priced at £46,990. The new variant boasts a range of 373 miles (WLTP), a top speed of 135 mph, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds—an improvement of 90 miles in range compared to the previous Model […]