Tesla Model Y Prices Just Went up for the First Time in Two Years
Tesla raised Model Y prices for the first time in two years, adding $1,000 to the Premium RWD and AWD trims and $500 to the Performance version. The entry‑level RWD and AWD models stay at $39,990 and $41,990, preserving affordability. The increase targets higher‑margin configurations while the company rides a refreshed 2026 lineup and strong demand. Analysts view the move as a shift from the deep‑discount era that defined 2024‑25.
Honda Gives up on All-EV Future: ‘Not Realistic’
Honda has scrapped its 2040 goal of selling only electric vehicles, citing weaker-than‑expected demand and a volatile business environment. CEO Toshihiro Mibe said a 100% EV lineup is "not realistic" and the company will instead focus on hybrids to meet...
Delta Airlines Rejects Starlink, and the Reason Will Probably Shock You
Delta Air Lines walked away from a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink because the satellite provider insisted on a portal‑free, seamless Wi‑Fi experience, while Delta wanted to route traffic through its branded “Delta Sync” portal. Instead, Delta signed a deal with...
Tesla Gathers 93,000 FSD Miles in a Country Where FSD Isn’t Approved – Here’s How
Tesla has logged roughly 93,000 miles (150,000 km) of Full Self‑Driving (FSD) activity on the private roads of its Giga Berlin plant, moving Model Y vehicles from the end of the assembly line to the outbound lot. The milestone arrives as...
SpaceX and Google Mull Massive Partnership on Musk’s Orbital Data Dream: Report
SpaceX and Google are in exclusive talks to launch orbital data centers, a move aimed at easing AI’s exploding power appetite. Google’s internal Project Suncatcher plans to field TPU‑equipped satellites by early 2027, while SpaceX has filed FCC paperwork for...
Trump’s Invite for Elon Just Reshuffled Tesla’s Big Signature Delivery Event
Tesla moved its Model S and Model X Signature Edition delivery to May 20, 2026, after canceling the May 12 event. The exclusive run includes 250 Model S and 100 Model X units, each priced at $159,420 with a one‑year no‑resale clause. The Fremont factory line...
Tesla Launches Its Solution to Rare but Relevant Supercharger Problem
Tesla announced a Virtual Waitlist feature to eliminate line‑cutting disputes at its Supercharger stations. The pilot launches at five sites—Los Gatos, Mountain View, San Francisco, San Jose and the Bronx—where the system automatically adds a vehicle to a queue when...
Tesla Optimus Is Already Benefiting Investors, Top Wall Street Firm Says
Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter says Tesla's current share price of $400‑$420 already includes the Optimus robot at no extra cost. Their valuation assigns about $400 per share to core businesses and leaves Optimus unvalued, implying investors get the humanoid...
Tesla Giga Texas Buzzing as New Cybertruck Appears to Enter Production
Tesla’s Giga Texas plant appears to have started series production of the newly launched Dual‑Motor AWD Cybertruck, priced at $59,990. Drone footage captured multiple units staged for shipment, confirming the model’s move from prototype to ramp. At the same facility,...
Tesla Expands Its Mass-Market Color Palette in the U.S.
Tesla is adding two new exterior colors to its U.S. Model 3 and Model Y lineup. Marine Blue, a premium shade, will cost an extra $1,000 on Premium trims, while Frost Blue is now free on Performance variants, replacing the eight‑year‑old Deep...
Tesla Semi’s Official Battery Capacity Leaked by California Regulators
A California Air Resources Board filing released in April 2026 confirms that Tesla’s Semi trucks use two battery sizes: an 822 kWh pack for the Long‑Range model and a 548 kWh pack for the Standard‑Range version. Both variants share the same lithium‑ion...
Tesla to Fix 219k Vehicles in Recall with Simple Software Update
Tesla is recalling 218,868 U.S. vehicles because a software glitch can delay the rear‑view camera image by up to 11 seconds. The defect affects certain 2023‑2025 Model S, Model X, 2024‑2025 Model 3 and Model Y equipped with Hardware 3 and...
Tesla Is Seeing Record Sales Rebounds in Key Markets Globally
Tesla posted a strong sales rebound in April 2026, highlighted by a 36% year‑over‑year increase at its Shanghai Gigafactory and double‑digit registration gains across several European markets. China shipments reached 79,478 Model 3 and Model Y units, while France, Sweden, Denmark and...
Tesla Semi Hauls Fresh Cybercab Batch as Robotaxi Era Takes Hold
Tesla filmed a production Semi hauling a fresh batch of Cybercabs out of Gigafactory Texas, marking the first documented delivery of the autonomous two‑seater. The sighting follows recent drone footage of over 60 Cybercabs staged in the plant’s outbound lot,...
Tesla Cybertruck Too Safe for Even Musk’s Biggest Critics to Ignore
Elon Musk critic Brian Krassenstein announced he bought a Tesla Cybertruck, citing its exceptional safety record rather than brand loyalty. The 2025 Cybertruck earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award and a perfect five‑star rating from NHTSA, making it the...
Tesla Unveils Mysterious Prototype at Giga Texas: Is the Model Y L Coming to America?
Tesla covered a mystery prototype at its Texas Gigafactory, sparking speculation that it is the long‑rumored Model Y L—a longer‑wheelbase version already sold in China. The shrouded vehicle sits between a standard Model Y and a Cybertruck, matching the Chinese model’s 4.98‑meter length...
Tesla Roadster Gets an Update, but Not the One Fans Were Looking For
Tesla filed a new trademark on February 3, 2026 for its next‑generation Roadster, revealing a fresh badge design that hints at the supercar’s aerodynamic identity. The filing shows four vertical lines representing speed, propulsion, heat or wind, alongside an inverted triangular logo....
Tesla Begins Factoring International Designs in Full Self-Driving Visualization
Tesla’s Spring Update 2026.14 introduced region‑specific vehicle visualizations to its Full Self‑Driving (FSD) system, adding European cab‑over semi‑truck models alongside the traditional North American long‑nose trucks. The change appears automatically for all European owners and does not require an additional...
Tesla Adds New In-App Feature to Solve the Used EV Market’s Biggest Headache
Tesla has added a new in‑app feature that automatically generates a digital "Certification of Repaired HV Battery" whenever a high‑voltage battery is repaired or replaced. The certificate is stored permanently in the vehicle’s Service History tab and can be downloaded...
Tesla Reigns Supreme in the Heaviest EV Market on Earth
In Q1 2026 Norway’s EV market reached a near‑total conversion, with battery‑electric vehicles accounting for 97.9% of new registrations. Tesla led the pack, selling 5,406 Model Y units and 2,010 Model 3s, together outpacing the next five best‑selling non‑Tesla models combined. Generous...
Tesla Owners Keep Coming Back for More
Tesla clinched the S&P Global Mobility Overall Loyalty to Make award for the fourth year running, underscoring the brand’s ability to retain buyers. The automaker also secured the Highest Conquest Percentage award for a sixth consecutive year, reflecting its success...
Tesla Cybercab Just Rolled Through Miami Inside a Glass Box
Tesla staged an "Autonomy Pop‑Up" at Miami Beach’s Lummus Park, featuring a Cybertruck towing the Cybercab inside a glass case marked "Future is Autonomous" during the F1 Miami Grand Prix Fan Fest. Miami is one of seven cities slated for...
California Hits Tesla Cybercab and Robotaxi Driverless Cars with New Law
California’s DMV adopted new regulations that let police ticket autonomous‑vehicle companies for moving violations, effective July 1, 2026. The rules treat the operating firm as the driver, require incident reporting within 72 hours (24 hours for collisions), and impose penalties ranging from fleet‑size caps...
Tesla Model X Shocks Everyone by Crushing Every Other Used Car in America
The Tesla Model X emerged as the fastest‑selling used vehicle in the United States during Q1 2026, spending an average of just 25.6 days on dealer lots—two days fewer than the runner‑up Lexus RX 350h. Despite Tesla’s announcement to cease production of the Model X...
Tesla Cybertruck’s Head-Scratching Trim Sold Terribly, Recall Documents Reveal
Tesla introduced a rear‑wheel‑drive (RWD) Cybertruck trim in 2025 that shaved $10,000 off the $79,990 all‑wheel‑drive price but stripped key features such as leather seats, a rear touchscreen, and a powered tonneau cover. The limited‑run model sold so poorly that...
Tesla’s Biggest Rivals Fights Charging Wait Times with a Modern Approach
Tesla introduced a virtual‑queue system that assigns Supercharger turns using geofencing, aiming to curb driver disputes during peak demand. BYD, Tesla’s chief Chinese rival, is tackling the same bottleneck by rolling out 1,500‑kW Flash Charging paired with its second‑generation Blade...
Tesla Wins Big as NHTSA Drops Three-Year, 120k Unit Probe Against Model Y
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed a three‑year investigation into 120,089 2023 Tesla Model Y SUVs, concluding that no recall or enforcement action is required. The probe originated from two low‑mileage complaints of steering wheels detaching due...
Tesla Model Y L Gets Biggest Hint yet that It’s Coming to the U.S.
Tesla’s longer‑wheelbase Model Y L, currently sold in China, is generating strong speculation about a U.S. debut after a coordinated influencer tour of China and Australia. The L version adds roughly five inches to the wheelbase, optional captain’s chairs, and...
Tesla Begins Probing Owners on FSD’s Navigation Errors with Small but Mighty Change
Tesla’s latest Full Self‑Driving update (v14.3.2, version 2026.2.9.9) replaces the generic “Other” option in the intervention menu with a dedicated “Navigation” label. The change lets owners directly report map‑related disengagements, giving Tesla cleaner data on routing and speed‑limit errors. Navigation...
Tesla Expands Robotaxi in a Way that Was Long Anticipated
Tesla launched an Android version of its Robotaxi app on April 24, extending the driverless ride‑hailing service beyond iOS. The new app lets Android users hail Model Y robotaxis, view fares, control climate, seats, and music, and receive real‑time trip updates. By...
UPDATE: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy that Launched a Tesla Into Space Is Back on a Mission
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy is set for its 12th flight, lifting off Monday from Kennedy Space Center with the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite bound for geostationary orbit. The mission marks the rocket’s first launch since the Europa Clipper flight in October 2024,...
The FCC Just Said ‘No’ to SpaceX for Now
The Federal Communications Commission rejected SpaceX's petition to use Mobile Satellite Service spectrum for direct‑to‑device connectivity on April 23, 2024. The denial blocks SpaceX from expanding its Starlink Mobile service, which launched in July 2025 with messaging and later broadband....
Tesla Launches Solution to End Supercharger Fights Once and for All
Tesla is rolling out a Virtual Supercharger Queue that uses the Tesla app to inform drivers of real‑time wait times and their position in line. When a station is full, the app sends a location‑based prompt asking whether the driver...
Tesla Cybercab Gets Crazy Change as Mass Production Begins
Tesla has begun mass production of its Cybercab robotaxi at Giga Texas, debuting the first unit, VIN Zero, with a striking champagne‑gold glossy finish. The new high‑gloss coating replaces the matte wraps shown at the 2024 “We, Robot” event and...
Tesla Plans to Resolve Its Angriest Bunch of Owners: Here’s How
Tesla acknowledged that its older Hardware 3 (HW3) self‑driving computers cannot support unsupervised Full Self‑Driving (FSD) and announced a remediation plan. HW3 owners who purchased FSD will be offered discounted trade‑ins or retrofits to the newer AI4 (Hardware 4) platform,...
SpaceX Just Got Pulled Into the Biggest Weapons Program in U.S. History
SpaceX has been added to a nine‑company consortium tasked with creating the core software for the Golden Dome, the United States' next‑generation missile‑defense system. The program, championed by former President Trump, carries an initial price tag of $175 billion and could...
Tesla Confirmed HW3 Can’t Do Unsupervised FSD but There’s More to the Story
Tesla confirmed that its early Autopilot Hardware 3 (HW3) cannot support unsupervised Full Self‑Driving (FSD). The company announced a V14‑lite software update for HW3 vehicles slated for late June 2026, bringing features from newer AI4 hardware. A discounted trade‑in program...
Tesla Isn’t Joking About Building Optimus at an Industrial Scale: Here We Go
Tesla’s Q1 2026 update confirms that a first‑generation Optimus production line is now operating at its Fremont factory, with a pilot capacity of one million robots per year. The company also unveiled plans for a massive expansion at its Gigafactory...
SpaceX Is Following in Tesla’s Footsteps in a Way Nobody Expected
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has pivoted from a launch‑vehicle manufacturer to an AI infrastructure powerhouse after its February acquisition of xAI, valuing the combined entity at roughly $1.25 trillion. The deal gives SpaceX control of the Grok large‑language model and massive training...
Tesla Earnings: Financial Expectations and What We Should to Hear About
Tesla is slated to report Q1 2026 earnings after market close, with Wall Street forecasting EPS of $0.36 and revenue of $22.35 billion, up from $0.27 and $19.34 billion a year earlier. The company beat expectations in the prior quarter but saw...
Tesla Just Unlocked Sales to 50,000+ Government Agencies
Tesla has signed a master purchasing agreement with Sourcewell, the nation’s largest government cooperative purchasing organization, unlocking sales to more than 50,000 U.S. public entities. The contract covers the Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck, offering pre‑negotiated, capped pricing that bypasses lengthy...
How Much of SpaceX Will Elon Musk Own After IPO Will Surprise You
SpaceX filed an IPO prospectus revealing a dual‑class share structure that gives Elon Musk about 42% of the equity but roughly 79% of the voting power through super‑voting Class B shares. The public will receive Class A shares with one vote each,...
Tesla Bolsters App with New Safety, Insurance, and Storage Features
Tesla upgraded its smartphone app with automatic software updates, remote USB formatting for dash‑cam footage, and a new trailer‑light diagnostic tool. The update also enhances the in‑house insurance program by automatically awarding a Safety Score of 100 for every mile...
ARK’s SpaceX IPO Guide Makes a Compelling Case on Why $1.75T May Not Be the Ceiling
ARK Invest released a detailed guide arguing that SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could be valued well above the $1.75 trillion baseline. The case rests on Starlink’s projected 2026 revenue exceeding $20 billion and a $160 billion annual satellite connectivity market. Launch costs have plunged...
Ford CEO Farley Says Tesla Is Not Who to Look at for EV Expertise
Ford CEO Jim Farley told listeners on the Rapid Response podcast that American automakers should look to Chinese rivals, not Tesla, for the next wave of affordable electric vehicles. He highlighted BYD’s cost structure and manufacturing expertise as the benchmark...
Tesla Is Sending Its Humanoid Optimus Robot to the Boston Marathon
Tesla will station its Optimus humanoid robot at the 888 Boylston Street showroom in Boston during the Marathon Monday weekend, letting the machine cheer runners and pose for photos. The appearance coincides with the race’s final stretch, exposing the robot...
Tesla Is Pushing Robotaxi Features to Owner Cars with Spring Update
Tesla’s Spring 2026 software update (v2026.14+) adds a fully interactive rear‑seat navigation map to its consumer models, a feature previously limited to the Robotaxi fleet. The map lets back‑seat passengers view and control the route in real time while the...
Tesla’s Golden Era Is No Longer a Tagline
Tesla has begun rolling out its dedicated Robotaxi service and started production of the steering‑wheel‑less Cybercab at Giga Texas. The first unit left the line on February 17, 2026, and volume production is slated for May, with a target cycle...
Tesla Optimus V3 Hand and Arm Details Revealed in New Patents
Tesla has filed a trio of patents that detail the V3 Optimus humanoid’s hand and arm, shifting actuators from the hand to the forearm and using a tendon‑driven architecture. Each finger offers four degrees of freedom while the wrist adds...
Tesla Intertwines FSD with In-House Insurance for Attractive Incentive
Tesla has linked its Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) suite to its in‑house insurance, launching Safety Score 3.0 that automatically awards a perfect 100 score for every mile driven with FSD enabled. The update removes penalties for brief manual interventions, allowing drivers...