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A number of Cybertruck owners on social media recently shared screenshots of a new promotion that Tesla seems to be offering to customers of its all-electric pickup truck. Based on images shared online, it appears that Tesla is giving free FSD Supervised access to non Foundation Series Cybertruck owners—for a whole year. That’s worth roughly … Read more
CEO Elon Musk hinted in an X post that Tesla is about to fix a Full Self-Driving driver monitoring annoyance. When using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite, the newest “Supervised” version allows drivers to use the vehicle without actually holding onto the steering wheel. However, a cabin-facing camera monitors the driver’s eyes, ensuring they are paying … Read more
Tesla has officially launched the cheapest trim of the new Model Y build, the Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive configuration, in various markets. The company has been slowly rolling out configurations of the new Model Y since first launching it earlier this year. At first, it made available the ‘Launch Series’ version of the new Juniper build. … Read more
It is no secret that Tesla is competing in Sweden with one hand tied behind its back. With the IF Metall union and its allies pulling every trick in the book to tank Tesla’s operations in the country, one could almost expect the EV maker to push as hard as it can just to stay … Read more
A number of Tesla owners have reported that their Model S and Model X vehicles are in line to receive upgraded parts for their high-voltage battery seal system. A service bulletin for select Model S and Model X vehicles has also been posted on the company’s service website. Based on screenshots that have been shared … Read more
Tesla is using a technique that it first used in 2021 to expand its Supercharging presence outside the United States. In April 2021, Tesla installed its first pre-fabricated Supercharging stalls in Utah, helping streamline installation and make EV charging more widely available as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to surge on. Tesla still utilizes pre-fabricated Superchargers, … Read more
Tesla offered me a weekend-long Demo Drive in the new Model Y, a new program the company is offering to people as a way to taste what it is like to own an EV. For me, it was a great look into owning an EV while renting a townhouse without charging infrastructure, but it gave … Read more
SpaceX’s Starbase has officially become a city following a decisive vote over the weekend. Starbase City officials seeks to increase SpaceX launches from five to 25 annually. On Saturday, eligible residents—mostly SpaceX employees—voted 212 to 6 to incorporate a 1.6-square-mile patch of Cameron County, Texas, as the municipality of Starbase, according to results published by … Read more
SpaceX’s Starlink saw an unprecedented demand in Spain and Portugal during a historic blackout, as mobile and internet users turned to the service amid widespread telecom disruptions. The Iberian Peninsula’s power outage exposed vulnerabilities in traditional networks, driving a 35% surge in Starlink usage, with Spain recording a 60% increase above average by April 29, … Read more
Tesla appears to have rolled out a paid performance upgrade for the new Model Y crossover. The paid upgrade was spotted and shared on social media by members of the Tesla community this weekend. Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost As observed by longtime Tesla owner-investor Matthew Donegan-Ryan in a post on X, Tesla has released … Read more