Tesla faces emission credits tax in Washington state

Washington state lawmakers are advancing a bill that would tax Tesla’s emission credits, targeting profits under the state’s clean vehicle policy. Lawmakers who support the bill clarify that the Tesla credit tax is unrelated to Elon Musk. HB 2077, introduced in mid-April, seeks to impose a 2% tax on emission credit sales and a 10% … Read more

T-Mobile cuts Starlink Cellular service price, eyes broader access

T-Mobile cut the price of its Starlink cellular service to $10 per month as it gears up for a July launch and aims to broaden access. The carrier also seeks FCC approval to extend Starlink cellular service to legacy devices, citing life-saving potential. “After gauging the incredible response from customers—including broader than expected interest from … Read more

Tesla robotaxi test details shared in recent report: 300 operators, safety tests, and more

During the Q1 2025 earnings call, Tesla executives reiterated the idea that the company will be launching a dedicated robotaxi service using its Full Self Driving (FSD) Unsupervised system this coming June. A recent report from Insider, citing people reportedly familiar with the matter, has now provided a number of details about the preparations that … Read more

Kia gains Tesla Supercharger access and issues a big apology

Kia gains Tesla Supercharger access and issues a big apology

Kia has announced that owners of the EV6, EV9, and Niro EVs have officially gained access to over 21,500 Tesla Supercharger locations in North America. However, its announcement also contained an apology to Tesla. First, Kia said that its three EV offerings will have access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger Network. More than 40,000 DC fast … Read more

Tesla adds new child protection feature to mobile app

Tesla is bolstering its in-car safety system with the addition of a new feature that aims to protect children left in the vehicle, an extension of a feature it introduced with the addition of 4D radar systems. Children are, unfortunately, victims of accidents even when a vehicle is not in motion. A report from 2024 … Read more

Trump’s tariff exemptions for car parts bring mixed relief to automakers  

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to grant tariff exemptions for car parts, offering partial relief to automakers amid intense industry lobbying. Trump’s tariff exemptions aim to ease the burden of trade policies disrupting the auto sector. The expected tariff exemptions will spare car parts from duties targeting Chinese imports and those on steel and … Read more

Donald Trump shares thoughts on Elon Musk’s DOGE step back

During Tesla’s first quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk announced that starting in May, he would be stepping back from the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) daily operations.  Musk’s comments were received positively by TSLA investors, resulting in the company’s stock rising despite Tesla missing Q1 expectations. Musk’s Comments In his opening remarks at the … Read more

Tesla owner-investor stands ground after receiving Nazi-themed mail, welcomes new Model Y

A TSLA investor has decided to stand her ground after receiving a threatening, Nazi-themed card at her home. The Tesla investor even welcomed a new Ultra Red Tesla Model Y to show her support for the company. Responding with a New Tesla As per 58-year-old Alexandra Merz, an investment analyst and immigration consultant who immigrated from … Read more