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Tesla $TSLA blacklisted by Swedish pension fund as it sells entire stake

A Swedish pension fund is offloading its Tesla holdings for good.

Tesla Robotaxi just got a big benefit from the U.S. government

The NHTSA is looking to help streamline the application process for companies developing driverless vehicles.

SpaceX produces its 10 millionth Starlink kit

The first 5 million Starlink kits took nearly four years to build.

Tesla retires yoke steering wheel in base Model S and X

Tesla's controversial steering yoke is now exclusive to the Model S and Model X Plaid.

Tesla teases new Model Y seating option potentially coming soon

Tesla appears to be ready to launch the new Model Y seating option in the coming weeks.

Tesla launches new Model S and Model X, and the changes are slim

Tesla's newest versions of its flagship vehicles have arrived with some slim changes.

Tesla owners across the globe prepare for Robotaxi launch with this neat customization

Tesla will eventually have Robotaxis worldwide. Some owners are already preparing.

Tesla sues former Optimus engineer for stealing trade secrets

Tesla is suing a former engineer who worked on Optimus after he left and immediately started a robotics company that achieved quick development of a hand.

xAI Colossus supercomputer stirs debate in Memphis

Local leaders in Memphis warn Elon Musk’s xAI hub could pollute local communities, despite Tesla Megapacks now stabilizing power.

Tesla launches "TeslaVision" video contest to celebrate Model Y deliveries

The program marks a revival of Tesla's popular Project Loveday initiative back in 2017.

Tesla Full Self-Driving's European launch frustrations revealed by Elon Musk

Tesla plans to launch Full Self-Driving in Europe later this year, but regulatory bodies are proving to make it a bigger challenge than it needs to be.

Starlink India launch gains traction with telecom license approval

Starlink just secured its telecom license in India! High-speed satellite internet could go live in 2 months.

Tesla Lathrop Megafactory celebrates massive Megapack battery milestone

The Tesla Megapack is the backbone of Tesla Energy's battery deployments.

Tesla Model Y is China's best-selling SUV in May

The Model Y edged out competitors like the BYD Song Plus.

Waymo halts service in select San Francisco and LA areas

The suspensions came after several Waymo Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis were vandalized and set ablaze during the demonstrations.

Elon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi launch will force companies to license Full Self-Driving

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals new details about Robotaxi rollout

The first Tesla Robotaxi unit was spotted in Austin earlier today, and CEO Elon Musk is revealing some cool new details.

xAI targets $5 Billion debt offering to fuel company goals

Elon Musk’s xAI is targeting a $5B debt raise, led by Morgan Stanley, to scale its artificial intelligence efforts.

Elon Musk reveals date of Tesla Robotaxi's first rides open to public

Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to roll out new details regarding the Robotaxi launch that is expected to happen soon.

First Tesla driverless robotaxi spotted in the wild in Austin, TX

The short clip suggests that Tesla may be ramping up its preparations for its robotaxi rollout in Austin.

Tesla tops Cathie Wood’s stock picks, predicts $2,600 surge

Tesla’s future lies beyond cars—with robotaxis, humanoid bots & AI-driven factories. Cathie Wood predicts a 9x surge in 5 years.

X launches Community Notes feature to bridge perspectives

X’s new pilot expands Community Notes by spotlighting posts liked across ideological divides. Can social media finally bring people together?

Tesla named official AV operator in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch

Tesla robotaxis could begin operating around Austin any day now, as echoed by an update to the city's website.

X account with 184 followers inadvertently saves US space program amid Musk-Trump row

Needless to say, the X user has far more than 184 followers today after his level-headed feat.

I took a Tesla Cybertruck weekend Demo Drive - Here's what I learned

I had a Cybertruck for 48 hours thanks to Tesla, and here's what I thought about it.

SpaceX to debut new Dragon capsule in Axiom Space launch

Ax-4’s launch marks the debut of SpaceX’s latest Crew Dragon and pushes Axiom closer to building its own space station.

Goldman Sachs reduces Tesla price target to $285

Despite Goldman Sach’s NASDAQ: TSLA price cut to $285, Tesla boasts $95.7B in revenue & nearly $1T market cap.

Tesla launches new feature that cold climate drivers will love

Tesla's steering wheels are getting better with this simple yet effective software update.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump to speak with each other Friday

White House aides have scheduled a call between the CEO and U.S. President on Friday.

Tesla announces massive new achievement with 8 million cars produced

Tesla's 8 millionth car comes just 8 months after it built its 7 millionth car.

Tesla cites competitive harm in attempt to keep certain crash data private

Tesla wants some data to be kept from the public because competitors could use it for their own benefit.

SpaceX Dragon to carry Axiom's Ax-4 crew for ISS research

On June 10, Axiom’s Ax-4 mission heads to the ISS on a SpaceX Dragon capsule. It’s a historic return to space for India, Poland & Hungary.

SpaceX to decommission Dragon spacecraft in response to Pres. Trump war of words with Elon Musk

Elon Musk says SpaceX will decommission Dragon as a result of President Trump's threat to end his subsidies and government contracts.

Tesla adds useful Model 3/Y feature home chargers will love

Tesla has made it easier for Model 3 and Y owners to unlock the charging cable with certain adapters, chargers, and home chargers.

Tesla is missing one type of vehicle in its lineup and fans want it fast

Tesla is missing one vehicle from its lineup and its fans and owners are hoping the company builds it.

Tesla customers are still being targeted by automaker with Musk rivalry

Lucid is still targeting Tesla owners with offers on trade-in allowance.

SpaceX marks 500th Falcon launch with Starlink 11-22 Mission

The Starlink 11-22 mission marks SpaceX’s 500th Falcon flight & 50th Starlink launch of 2025. Will SpaceX IPO Starlink next?

Tesla Model Y charges to bring strongest month in Australia in 2025

Tesla saw a strong month of sales in Australia, led by the dominating performance of the Model Y.

Telstra Unveils Starlink-Powered Satellite Texts in Australia

Australian telco Telstra has launched its Starlink-powered satellite text messaging service, a groundbreaking step in enhancing connectivity across the nation. Telstra x Starlink’s direct-to-device (D2D) service enables customers with Samsung Galaxy S25 devices to send and receive text messages in areas without mobile coverage, provided they have a clear view of the sky. The Telstra […]

Elon Musk explains Tesla's domestic battery strategy

Elon Musk responded to a new note from an analyst that highlighted Tesla's battery strategy.