The SpaceX IPO is here, and it’s more than just an historic public offering that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. It also reveals more ways in which Elon Musk’s companies interact and overlap with each other, shuffling money around in ways that are often difficult to keep track of. This is evident…
Tesla vehicles with the company’s Hardware 3 (HW3) computer actually won’t receive unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD), CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday’s Q1 2026 earnings call. Approximately 4 million Tesla vehicles operate on the HW3 platform, meaning that a significant chunk of Tesla owners – including customers that paid for the feature when they bought…
Dutch regulators, the RDW, announced that after over a year and a half of testing, it has officially approved Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) Supervised. This makes the Netherlands the first European country to authorize the use of FSD on its roads. This could open the door to wider adoption throughout the EU. Tesla’s European headquarters…
Tesla’s highly anticipated integration of Apple CarPlay has hit a significant technical roadblock, according to reports from industry analyst Mark Gurman. While initial expectations suggested a launch by early 2026, compatibility hurdles between Tesla’s proprietary software and Apple’s ecosystem have stalled the rollout. Tesla’s objective is to run CarPlay within a dedicated window inside its…
A growing number of automakers are scaling back or removing support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in newly launched vehicles. The move reflects a broader shift in how manufacturers approach in-car connectivity, with increasing emphasis on proprietary infotainment systems designed to offer deeper integration with vehicle functions. Even as smartphone mirroring technologies continue to…
Lemonade says it will reduce per-mile insurance rates by about 50% for Tesla drivers when Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is engaged, using vehicle telemetry to distinguish between human-driven and FSD-driven miles. The insurer described the offering as “Autonomous Car Insurance,” built on its pay-per-mile model. Lemonade’s collaboration with Tesla gives the insurer access to…
Concerns have grown regarding the reliability of Chinese-made batteries used in certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, following new technical assessments questioning their longevity and repairability. The issue centers on NCM811 lithium-ion battery packs produced by LG Energy Solutions, which are installed in a portion of these popular Tesla models. The topic resurfaces…
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Tesla may soon introduce Apple CarPlay support in its vehicles, marking a major shift from the company’s long-standing stance against third-party infotainment systems. The electric car manufacturer has reportedly begun internal testing of the feature, signaling a potential move to meet consumer demand and strengthen its market position. Historically,…
The global electric vehicle (EV) market has witnessed a major shift in leadership. After years of dominance, Tesla has been overtaken by Chinese automaker BYD, which now holds the top position in global EV sales. According to figures reported by CarNewsChina, cumulative sales up to the third quarter of 2025 show BYD leading Tesla by…
