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, […]
Tesla’s sales in China are on track for a record-breaking third quarter in 2024, with domestic sales reaching significant milestones. According to data shared by @Tslachan, Tesla China exported 23,241 vehicles in August, while domestic sales surged to 63,456 units—the highest monthly figure this year. This brings Tesla’s domestic sales for the first two months […]
Elon Musk has denied a report by The Wall Street Journal suggesting that his AI startup, xAI, was in talks with Tesla about a revenue-sharing deal in exchange for access to xAI’s technology and resources. The rumored arrangement would involve Tesla licensing xAI’s AI models to enhance its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, with Tesla sharing […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.32.3 software update and it includes new features for its newest vehicles, such as Hands-Free Frunk. Hands-Free Frunk says you can “Open your frunk even when your hands are full. Stand still in front of your frunk with Phone Key unobstructed, listen for the chimes, and the frunk opens […]
Toyota plans to significantly reduce its electric vehicle production, cutting its global output forecast for 2026 to 1 million vehicles, about 30% lower than its previous target, according to sources, reports Nikkei. The decision to cut EV production reflects a broader slowdown in the global EV market, prompting Toyota to inform its parts suppliers of […]
Tesla has relaunched its referral program in Europe (including the UK), after similar launches in the US and Canada. Buyers can save 1000€ off a Model S/X or Model 3/Y, while those referring can get 500€. It’s part of Tesla’s push to increase sales for the end of Q3 and into Q4. The discount applies […]
