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…
Key Takeaways Tesla named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies 2026 list, reflecting Cybercab production and Robotaxi expansion. Cybercab features no steering wheel or pedals, produced every 10 seconds via unboxed manufacturing process. Elon Musk at 2025 Shareholder Meeting: Cybercab manufacturing like high-volume consumer electronics, starting slow but scaling fast. Tesla surpasses Rivian with 8B+…
Key Takeaways TIME Magazine features SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell on its cover, highlighting her pivotal role amid key aerospace and AI advancements. Shotwell joined as employee #7 in 2002, now overseeing Falcon, Starlink, Starship, and xAI post-February 2026 merger valuing SpaceX at $1.25 trillion, with Q2 2026 IPO ahead. Oversaw historic milestones: first orbital rocket…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is set to file its IPO prospectus with U.S. regulators this week or early next, per The Information. The IPO could raise over $75 billion, potentially the largest ever, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s $29.4 billion in 2019. Aligns with February reports of a March confidential filing, June public listing, and valuation exceeding $1.75…