Piper Sandler boosted its Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) price target to $500 from $400, maintaining an “Overweight” rating after a research trip to China.  The firm cited Tesla’s leadership in artificial intelligence and robotics as central to its thesis, even as Chinese electric vehicle makers grow more competitive. Analysts concluded that Tesla is still the benchmark that … Read more

Longtime Tesla hacker @greentheonly has shared early firmware insights about the long-rumored affordable Model Y variant, which is reportedly codenamed “E41.”  The hacker hinted at a vehicle with a significantly simplified cabin, downgraded components, and cost-saving measures. Simple and affordable As per the longtime Tesla hacker, the Model Y E41 will have its own distinct … Read more

Tesla has made a big change in terms of its ordering process to reflect the new rules regarding the $7,500 EV tax credit, which the IRS adjusted the rules to just a few weeks ago. The EV tax credit is set to expire on September 30, bringing an end to a program that has been … Read more

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, is reportedly planning to start a US clinical trial in October to use its technology to translate thoughts directly into text.  The trial was approved by the FDA under an investigational device exemption, and it could help pave the way for people with speech impairments to communicate more quickly … Read more

Tesla has adjusted one portion of its “Actually Smart Summon” (ASS) feature to address a common complaint from owners: battery drain. Teslas have a lot of really awesome features that make them one of the most technologically advanced vehicle models on the market. Things like Sentry Mode, Cabin Overheat Protection, and ASS’s “Summon Standby” features … Read more

Tesla says on its Robotaxi app that it is working on enabling “accessibility rides” that would give the handicapped and disabled the ability to hail a Robotaxi to get to an appointment. While Robotaxi will obviously revolutionize the way we travel for our work commutes, daily activities, and other things, but there is true potential … Read more

A North Bay, Ontario man has raised concerns after his teenage daughter failed her G driver’s license road test while driving his Tesla Model Y. The issue, the Tesla owner noted, was due to his daughter using the Model Y’s regenerative braking system to bring the car to a stop. Regenerative braking bias Eric Simard, … Read more

A Cybertruck parked at Stanford Shopping Center in California was recently hit with what might be the most try-hard piece of paper ever slipped under a wiper blade: a “fake citation” accusing the driver of supporting a “fascist car.”  The note, shared on X by Tesla staff program manager Ryan Torres, quickly made the rounds … Read more

Tesla Robotaxi is headed to a new U.S. state following its latest approval, which was revealed on Friday night. Tesla has been operating its Robotaxi platform in Texas and California, with Austin being the first city where the company could test a ride-hailing platform without anyone in the driver’s seat. First launching in Austin in … Read more