Tesla FSD Amazes WSJ Critic After Two-Hour Model Y Drive
Wall Street Journal automotive critic Dan Neil says Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) left him “bewitched” after about two hours in a Model Y, describing the software as “amazing” even while admitting he is still a sample of one with limited evidence. “Still, I know good driving when I see it,” Neil wrote in the WSJ...
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 29 More Starlink Satellites From Florida
SpaceX flew another Falcon 9 Starlink mission from Florida on Friday, and it walked the flight in public the way it usually does. The company posted a live look first (“Watch Falcon 9 launch 29 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida”), then confirmed “Deployment of 29 @Starlink satellites confirmed,” and followed that with a photo...
SpaceX Starship Fires All 6 Raptors for 60 Seconds Ahead of Flight 14
SpaceX just ran a full-duration static fire on the Starship getting ready for Flight 14, and posted the video Friday with all six Raptors lit. “The Starship preparing for our fourteenth flight test completed a full-duration, 60-second static fire with all six Raptor engines,” the company wrote, with the six-engine plume on the clip. Elon...
Tesla Cybercab Launch Event Hits Austin on September 3
Tesla is inviting Tesla influencers to a Cybercab Launch Event on September 3 in Austin. The official @Tesla account posted a dark, gold-toned graphic with “Exclusive Access,” a jagged Cybercab mark, and 09.03.26 · Austin, TX. There was no caption beyond the image. https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/2091009278610206932 Invite emails went out the same night with the header “You’re...
Tesla Shows First Video Inside Its Giga Texas Cathode Factory
Tesla just posted the first video from inside its cathode factory at Giga Texas, and it is the first time the company’s North America account has actually walked a camera through that part of the Austin plant. Tesla North America (@tesla_na) shared the clip Friday afternoon, writing that it is “operating the first large scale...
Tesla Korea Hits 50 Million Kilometres Driven on Supervised FSD
Tesla Korea announced that drivers in the country have officially logged 50 million cumulative kilometres using Full Self-Driving (Supervised). The company shared the milestone on X, noting that vehicles are continuously gathering real-world data across domestic roads to help refine the technology and improve mobility for owners. Tesla also reminded drivers that the system requires […]
Tesla Quietly Discontinues Solar Roof to Focus Exclusively on Solar Panels
Tesla has officially pulled the plug on its Solar Roof tile product line, ending a decade-long experiment in integrated solar roofing to double down on traditional solar panels. The company informed its network of certified third-party installers that Solar Roof tiles are no longer available for order and that it will only supply conventional solar […]
Tesla Recalls Nearly 3 Million Vehicles in China Over Emergency Door Releases
Tesla is issuing a recall for nearly three million vehicles in China to address safety concerns regarding interior emergency door releases. The measure covers 2.98 million China-built Model 3 and Model Y electric cars, marking the automaker’s largest recall in the country to date. The recall centers on manual door releases that sit flush with […]
Tesla Cleared to Deploy 5,000 Robotaxis in Nevada: “The Golden Future Is Upon Us”
Tesla has secured official regulatory approval to launch a paid public robotaxi service in Nevada, clearing the path for the electric vehicle manufacturer to scale up its autonomous ride-hailing operations in the state. The Nevada Transportation Authority granted Tesla its full Autonomous Vehicle Network Company permit on August 20, 2026. The new authorization replaces a […]
SpaceX Prepares for Starship Catch Attempt and Historic First Reflight
SpaceX is aiming to attempt its first Starship tower catch in the coming months as the company accelerates efforts toward full vehicle reusability. The update came directly from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on X, where he expressed confidence in the system’s progress during recent splashdown tests. “Looks like we will probably catch the ship with […]
Tesla Launches Cybercab Inspired Aurum Pickleball Paddle with Selkirk
Tesla and Idaho-based Selkirk have partnered to launch the Tesla Aurum Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk, priced from $295 USD. Designed by Tesla design executive Javier Verdura and Selkirk designer Tom Barnes, the new paddle draws design cues from the exterior finish of the Cybercab. It features the same shape, ergonomics, and all-court performance as the […]
2027 Tesla Model Y L Surpasses Range Expectations in Testing
The new Tesla Model Y L delivered surprising results during real-world evaluation, outperforming initial estimates despite its larger size and heavier frame. In tests conducted by Edmunds, the three-row electric SUV traveled 358 miles on a single charge. That is nearly 12 percent higher than Tesla’s internal estimate of 320 miles, making it the longest-range […]
Tesla Highlights Semi Deliveries, Power Specs, and Charging Upgrades on Website
Tesla recently updated its official Semi page, revealing key engineering specs and confirm customer deliveries will start in 2026. The refresh offers potential buyers a detailed breakdown of performance metrics for both the Standard Range model, which targets roughly 325 miles per charge, and the Long Range version that promises up to 500 miles under […]
SpaceX Tows Starship to Christmas Island After 24 Days Afloat
SpaceX has successfully towed Starship Ship 40 to Christmas Island following a 24-day journey adrift in the Indian Ocean. The 171-foot upper stage launched on July 24, 2026, as part of Starship Flight 13, achieving the program’s first intact ocean splashdown. Though expected to sink after soft-landing, the vehicle remained floating. SpaceX dispatched recovery vessels […]
Giga Shanghai Hits Major Production Milestone With 6 Millionth Battery Pack
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory has officially assembled its six millionth battery pack, reaching another massive manufacturing mark for the automaker’s largest production facility globally. The division announced the achievement on X today, sharing a photo of employees gathered behind a lit up sign that read “6,000,000” to celebrate. The milestone highlights the sheer speed of operations […]