Key Takeaways SpaceX is preparing for its eighth Starship test flight following the loss of the upper stage in the previous launch. A flash detected two minutes post-separation indicated a leak, found in the unpressurized ‘attic’ area near an engine. A second flash led to fires, causing a controlled engine shutdown and loss of communication…
Key Takeaways The U.S. Department of State initially planned to award Tesla a $400 million contract for armored Cybertrucks. The negotiations for this contract began under the Biden Administration. NPR reported that the contract funding was revised to $483,000 for EVs and $3 million for supporting equipment. Questions arose about how the proposed funding jumped…
Key Takeaways xAI is setting up a major data center in Atlanta that will include $700M worth of AI equipment. Over 12,000 Nvidia GPUs will be included in the facility, primarily Hopper generation H100 and some A100 GPUs. The data center is a collaborative effort between xAI and Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. $442…
Key Takeaways Tesla China has officially begun local deliveries of the new Model Y, as announced on their Weibo page. Tesla China celebrated the first deliveries with customers, sharing videos and images online. The company is confident in the new Model Y, encouraging customers to compare it with competitors. The previous Model Y was Tesla’s…
Key Takeaways The Tesla Cybertruck received the “Best Tech” award for 2025 from Motortrend due to its innovative chassis technology. A unique feature is the steer-by-wire system, which removes the traditional mechanical steering link and allows more responsive handling. Motortrend praised Tesla for “reinventing the wheel” with the steer-by-wire, highlighting its agility despite the truck’s…
Key Takeaways Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson has stepped down, transitioning to a Strategic Technical Advisor role. Marc Winterhoff, the Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as interim CEO. Rawlinson expresses pride in Lucid’s growth from inception to a leader in sustainable mobility. Lucid has successfully launched the Gravity SUV, continuing to produce and deliver…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s FSD system has been launched in China after being available only in North America, swiftly adapting to local traffic laws. Elon Musk credited the quick adaptation to video-based training using publicly available video footage of Chinese roads. The FSD system began learning about driving conditions in China without significant additional software development…
Key Takeaways The petition to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship has gathered over 242,000 signatures as it progresses through Canada’s House of Commons. The petition was initiated by Qualia Reed from Nanaimo, British Columbia, citing Musk’s political actions as detrimental to Canadian interests. Musk, who was born in South Africa, is a Canadian citizen due…
Key Takeaways Tesla Cybertruck will receive Adaptive Headlights, addressing a feature many owners have long questioned. These Adaptive Headlights, also known as Matrix Headlights, use external cameras to optimize visibility for both Tesla drivers and other vehicles by selectively dimming certain pixels. This technology has been available overseas, particularly in Europe, and is now working…
Key Takeaways Tesla Automation signed a deal to acquire key assets of the insolvent German automation supplier Manz AG. The acquisition includes over 300 Manz employees and movable assets at their Reutlingen site. The purchase is still subject to approval by the German Federal Cartel Office. Neither Tesla Automation nor Manz disclosed the price of…