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Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently hinted at the possibility of a new family-oriented vehicle joining the company’s lineup in the near future. Musk’s remarks came in response to a discussion about family transportation, where he teased that something “way cooler than a minivan” is in the works. The conversation began when Flexport founder Ryan Petersen suggested a unique three-row design to make life easier for parents. Petersen proposed a layout with three rows of seats, each equipped with its own set of doors to eliminate the need for passengers to climb over one another. He humorously predicted that such a…
Toyota’s CEO, Koji Sato, recently issued a warning to suppliers, emphasizing the urgent need for a change in the automotive industry. Sato’s remarks were delivered at a supplier summit attended by 484 companies, where he highlighted the critical situation facing Toyota and the broader auto manufacturing sector. As the world’s largest car company by sales, Toyota’s concerns serve as a clear indicator of the challenges ahead. Sato’s message was unequivocal: without significant changes, Toyota’s survival is at stake. He urged industry executives to acknowledge the imminent crisis and emphasized the need for a collective effort to address the pressing issues.…
SpaceX is ramping up production in its Starbase, Texas facility, with 18 Starship spacecraft in various stages of construction. These massive rockets, standing at 40 stories tall, are crucial for NASA’s ambitious plans to return Americans to the moon by 2028. Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, is leading the charge to meet NASA’s timeline. In a recent interview with TIME magazine, Shotwell emphasized the complexity of the project but expressed confidence in achieving the goal by 2028. She emphasized the need for the current fleet to be fully operational and flown by then. The recent merger…
From the bustling streets of Zagreb, Croatia, to the winding roads of Europe, a trio of heavyweights is already making waves in the world of driverless technology. Verne, a subsidiary of Rimac Technology, has joined forces with Pony.ai and Uber to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxis, bringing a new era of transportation to the continent. The unlikely partnership between these companies is set to revolutionize the way people get around, starting with the deployment of driverless taxis in Croatia’s capital city. With development work already in progress, including public-road validation, the commercial service is expected to be available soon in…
Israeli Minister of Transport Miri Regev has sparked excitement among local Tesla owners by hinting at the imminent approval of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software for general use in the country. In a recent tweet, Regev quoted Elon Musk’s call for drivers to test out the supervised version of the FSD software, signaling a significant step towards autonomous transportation in Israel. This development comes after the Ministry of Transport granted Tesla permission to conduct supervised trials on public roads earlier this year. The pilot program allowed vehicles to operate autonomously while requiring a human driver to remain attentive. Regev’s proactive…
Elon Musk recently hinted at what Tesla’s upcoming vehicle will be, sparking excitement among fans and consumers alike. Just a day after confirming that the company is working on something new, Musk teased that it will be “way cooler than a minivan.” This announcement comes after years of requests from Tesla enthusiasts for a vehicle tailored for larger families, especially with the discontinuation of the Model X. Speculation has been rife about what this new Tesla vehicle could be. While the CyberSUV has been teased by the company for some time, Musk’s recent comments have sparked fresh theories. Some believed…
The decline in new EV sales in the first quarter of 2026 due to the end of EV tax credits and other pro-electrification regulations has been a significant challenge for the industry. However, amidst this downturn, there is a silver lining: the used EV market is experiencing a boom. According to data from Cox Automotive, approximately 213,000 new EVs were sold in the first three months of the year, representing a 28% decrease year over year and a 9% decline from the previous quarter. The market share of EVs in Q1 was estimated to be 5.8%, matching the share from…
Tesla has once again been recognized for its innovation, this time by Fortune in its America’s Most Innovative Companies 2026 list. This accolade comes at a pivotal moment for the company, as it ramps up production of its Cybercab at Gigafactory Texas and expands its driverless Robotaxi service to key cities in the US. Tesla’s inclusion on this prestigious list is a testament to the groundbreaking work happening at the company right now. Fortune’s list, which is produced in collaboration with Statista, evaluates 300 companies based on three dimensions: product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture. This year’s cohort of…
Tesla made headlines recently as owner David Moss completed a groundbreaking coast-to-coast journey across the United States using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14. Moss drove his Tesla Model 3 from California to South Carolina, covering a distance of 2,700 miles in just 2 days and 20 hours without any human interventions. This historic achievement in autonomous driving was officially highlighted by Tesla, with Moss sharing his experience at Giga Texas in a video that was later posted on the company’s website. The journey was part of a larger 12,961-mile streak of FSD usage for Moss, showcasing the technology’s reliability in…
Tesla Unveils Folding Unit Superchargers with Faster, Cheaper Deployment Tesla is revolutionizing the way its Supercharger network is constructed. Following the introduction of Prefabricated Supercharger Units (PSUs), the company has now unveiled a groundbreaking design known as the “Folding Unit” Supercharger. This innovative approach aims to streamline the deployment process, making it faster and more cost-effective. According to Tesla, the Folding Unit Superchargers are designed to be easily transported and assembled on-site. This new design eliminates the need for traditional construction methods, reducing installation time and costs significantly. The Folding Unit Superchargers can be set up quickly and efficiently, allowing…