The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $633,009 in civil penalties against SpaceX for allegedly failing to comply with license requirements during two launches in 2023. The penalties are based on violations related to the company’s launch operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center. “Safety drives everything we do at the […]

Tesla is inviting potential buyers to experience its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology firsthand through supervised test drives. The company’s latest version of FSD allows drivers to navigate turns, intersections, and other route elements automatically, with the system operating under the supervision of the driver. To participate, individuals can schedule an appointment by selecting their preferred […]

Tesla has resumed its release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.5.2.1 to more vehicles, including those on Hardware 3 (HW3) and Hardware 4 (HW4 or AI4 it’s now known). This FSD update came with software update version 2024.27.10, rolling out now to the fleet, points out @Teslascope, which noted FSD 12.5.2.1 is going out to […]

Tesla announced it has produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell across all factories, marking a major milestone in its push to advance electric vehicle technology. The company shared a photo of its Optimus robot on Saturday holding a 4680 cell with the inscription “100,000,000.” Go Optimus! The 4680 battery cell, first introduced during Tesla’s […]

Brazil has seized 18.35 million reais ($3.3 million USD) from the bank accounts of Elon Musk’s companies X and Starlink to pay fines imposed by the Supreme Court, escalating a legal battle that has led to the blackout of the social media platform in the country, according to Bloomberg. The court ordered the withdrawal on […]

A Tesla Robotaxi prototype has been spotted on the streets of Los Angeles near Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, where Tesla is scheduled to hold a Robotaxi presentation on October 10. The vehicle, which appears to be a smaller, fully camouflaged car in yellow, was seen followed by a Tesla Model Y. The sighting was […]

United Airlines has signed a major agreement with SpaceX to equip more than 1,000 of its aircraft with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi service, making United the first airline to provide free, gate-to-gate internet access on this scale. Starting in early 2025, United will begin testing the service, with passenger flights expected later that year. The […]

T-Mobile has conducted the first-ever test of a wireless emergency alert (WEA) sent via satellite in the U.S., marking a major milestone in emergency communication. The test, conducted on September 5, 2024, used SpaceX’s Starlink satellite-to-smartphone technology to send an alert to over 500,000 square miles of land currently unreachable by traditional cell towers. The […]

James May, known for his roles on “Top Gear” and “The Grand Tour,” recently shared his thoughts on driving the Tesla Cybertruck. May expressed a positive view of Tesla’s Cybertruck, calling its design “very ballsy” and applauding its innovative approach. May also suggested to Tesla CEO Elon Musk that the company consider making a smaller […]

On September 12, the Polaris Dawn crew conducted the first-ever spacewalk from the Dragon spacecraft at 738 km above Earth. The spacewalk, or extravehicular activity (EVA), marked a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. The crew began preparing for the EVA shortly after liftoff with a two-day pre-breathe process to prevent decompression sickness by adjusting to […]

Tesla is giving shareholders a chance to attend its highly anticipated Robotaxi event on October 10 in Los Angeles, California. Looks like it will be officially taking place in LA, as previously rumoured. Travis Axelrod, Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations, announced that shareholders can enter a random drawing by signing up for the company’s stockholder […]

Tesla has announced plans to more than double the annual openings of its Destination Charging network, inviting electricians and installers to join as certified partners. Tesla Charging on X encouraged professionals to apply, highlighting the role of Tesla Certified Installers in supporting the company’s global growth and the transition to sustainable energy. Certified installers work […]

Las Vegas Strip’s latest attention-grabber is not a typical attraction but a custom $150,000 matte black Tesla Cybertruck belonging to the gentlemen’s club, Crazy Horse 3. The Cybertruck grabs enough attention on its own. But put a matte black wrap on, then install a stripper pole and drive it around the Las Vegas strip with […]

Uber has introduced a new feature that allows drivers to connect the Uber app directly to their Tesla displays, offering a more seamless and convenient experience for navigating rides. By integrating the Uber app with Tesla’s large touchscreen, drivers can enjoy clearer navigation with trip information automatically sent to their Tesla display after accepting a […]

Tesla China recorded 16,200 insurance registrations for the week of September 2-8, according to local data shared by @Tslachan. This marks a significant improvement from the previous week’s 14,400 units, contributing to a strong third quarter performance. Analyst Roland Pircher noted that Tesla China’s latest figures represent a 25.2% increase quarter-over-quarter, a 15.5% rise year-over-year, […]