Key Takeaways NASA launched Artemis II on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972, carrying Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day flyby. Mission is a test flight for Orion spacecraft’s life support, navigation, and communications in deep space, aiming for…
Key TakeawaysTesla has ended custom orders for Model S and Model X, with only limited inventory available and farewell emails sent to U.S. customers.Elon Musk confirmed the end on Q4 2025 earnings call as an “honorable discharge” and posted a 2012 throwback photo on X hinting at an “official ceremony” to mark the era’s close.Musk’s…
Key Takeaways Jose del Corral, Tesla’s head of product for customer experience, leaves after 8 years to lead at Coinbase. Talent exodus accelerates, gutting leadership across finance, engineering, software, manufacturing, sales, and Cybercab programs. Same-day exit of Cybercab assembly leader Mark Lupkey, third in a month for the project. Tesla faces declining deliveries: Q1 2026…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2, nicknamed “Poptimus,” served popcorn at the Tesla Diner’s July 2025 opening in Hollywood. The retro-futuristic diner, inspired by Elon Musk’s 2018 tweet, features a two-story design with 80 EV Supercharger stalls. Optimus left the diner by December 2025 but is returning in 2026 as a food runner delivering meals…
Key Takeaways Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen McCormick recused herself from Elon Musk and Tesla shareholder lawsuits. Recusal followed Musk’s team highlighting her apparent LinkedIn “support” for a post mocking his Twitter acquisition tweets. McCormick denied bias in a court memo, claiming she didn’t support the post or clicked accidentally: “I am not biased against…
Key Takeaways Tesla FSD anticipates pedestrian crossing by slowing down early, unlike oblivious BMW driver who forces pedestrian to retreat. FSD predicts intent from subtle cues like movement and trajectory, not just reacting to street entry. Powered by end-to-end neural network trained on billions of real-world miles for consistent human-like interpretation. Reddit r/TeslaFSD users criticize…
Key Takeaways Sharp-eyed observers spotted a new “ROBOTAXI” logo on Cybercab doors at Tesla’s Autonomy Popup in Austin. The logo features bold, graffiti-inspired font with dripping white accents and glowing yellow outline, evoking urban energy. It replaces sleek minimalist typography with a more human, rebellious, and approachable style. The design turns the Cybercab into rolling…
Key Takeaways Tesla notified US owners via email on March 27 about winding down Model S and X production. Email thanks owners for pioneering EV transition and autonomy tech, urging quick orders from limited inventory. Elon Musk described the end as an “honorable discharge” during Q4 2025 earnings call, targeting Q2 2026. Move frees Fremont…
Key Takeaways A Vacaville man was arrested for DUI after being found passed out in his self-driving Tesla Model Y, which navigated traffic safely. The driver was unconscious from alcohol and marijuana, with no medical emergency—just a “drunken nap.” Passenger seat contained a four-pack of Sutter Home wine and Round Table pizza. Concerned citizen alerted…
Key Takeaways Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicts Tesla and SpaceX merger in 2027, calling it a logical next step due to shared AI ambitions and operational ties. Tesla gained <1% stake in SpaceX after SpaceX acquired xAI, converting Tesla’s $2B investment; regulatory filings cleared in March 2026. Joint TERAFAB facility announced in Austin, Texas: two…