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SpaceX may have signed a fairing agreement with ULA supplier RUAG (Update: no agreement)

According to unverified and speculative comments reportedly made to a member of the space industry by a RUAG spokesperson, the…

Tesla Model 3 to start under $27,000 in South Korea amid local, national subsidies

Tesla announced on Tuesday that it was formally launching the Model 3 sedan in South Korea, as part of the…

Tesla reviewer reveals a secret of the Model 3’s stellar sound system

A Tesla Model 3 reviewer from Australian publication CarAdvice.com recently took to Twitter to give insights on the all-electric vehicle's…

Tesla Autopilot avoids traffic cones, recognizes makeshift lane with no confirmation

A Tesla Model X owner’s road trip through Carlisle in the UK recently demonstrated some of Navigate on Autopilot's impressive…

SpaceX settles on Friday for Starhopper’s next flight test milestone, FAA permitting

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published Notices-to-Airmen (NOTAMs) for SpaceX's next Starhopper flight milestone, a 200m (650 ft)…

Tesla Gigafactory 3 site escapes flooding amid one of China’s worst typhoons

This past weekend, Tesla's Gigafactory 3 in China faced what could very well be its first test of endurance, as…

Tesla Model 3 to remain unchallenged in 2020, predicts analyst

With the adoption of electric vehicles underway, and with more and more veteran automakers dipping their toes in electric cars,…

Jaguar I-PACE gets $3K ‘Tesla Conquest’ incentive in recent marketing push

With the electric vehicle market in the United States practically being dominated by the Tesla Model 3, veteran automaker Jaguar…

SpaceX adds new ship to fleet after fairing catcher Ms. Tree nails second recovery in a row

In a telltale sign that SpaceX is growing much more confident in its ability to consistently recover Falcon 9 fairings,…

Rivian Motorway name change approved by city council despite opposition

The City Council of Bloomington, Illinois approved a motion last night to rename the highway where Rivian's main manufacturing plant…

Tesla Virtual Power Plant’s success prompts officials to plan major expansion in South Australia

The popularity of South Australia's Tesla-powered Virtual Power Plant (VPP) initiative which began last year is now over-subscribed, according to…

Fiat-Chrysler CEO says no CO2 fines until 2020, thanks to Tesla pooling deal

It appears that Fiat Chrysler's decision to strike a deal with Tesla as a way to avoid incurring CO2 emissions…

Tesla Model 3 Performance endures 31 hard launches with no throttling

The Tesla Model 3 could be considered as the electric car maker's endurance champion in its current lineup. Not quite…

Tesla Model 3 fire in Moscow: What we know so far

This past Saturday, news broke about a Tesla crashing into a parked tow truck and bursting into flames on a…

Tesla Gigafactory 3 gets high-profile official visit as bay doors near completion

Recent reports from China have revealed that Tesla's Gigafactory 3 complex in Shanghai was recently visited by deputy director of…

SpaceX’s next Falcon 9 missions likely two back-to-back Starlink satellite launches

Hinted at by a launch photographer and confirmed by an article published on NASASpaceflight.com, it appears that SpaceX's next Falcon…

Porsche Taycan debut set for September 4, top facts about upcoming sports EV emerge

Porsche has confirmed that the formal debut of its first modern all-electric car, the Taycan, is set for September 4,…

Tesla Smart Summon takes on speed bumps and shadows in run up to V10 release

Tesla’s Smart Summon feature is in its fourth iteration, and Early Access Program participants are testing out the most updated…

SpaceX’s first Crew Dragon NASA astronauts suit up for spacesuit-focused launch rehearsal

While a great deal of work remains before SpaceX and NASA are ready to set a date for Crew Dragon's…

Tesla Model 3 owner implants RFID key card chip into her arm as ultimate hack to unlock door

Tesla owner, maker, and software engineer Amie DD has undertaken the ultimate hack: Implanting the chip from inside her Model…