NHTSA Signals Openness to Ending Steering Wheel Requirement for Driverless Cars

NHTSA Signals Openness to Ending Steering Wheel Requirement for Driverless Cars

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 5 min read

NHTSA head Jonathan Morrison says the agency will 'absolutely' consider ending steering wheel mandates for driverless vehicles. Here's what it means.

SpaceX Breaks Its Own Starlink Deployment Record in H1 2026

SpaceX Breaks Its Own Starlink Deployment Record in H1 2026

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

SpaceX launched 1,589 Starlink satellites in H1 2026, beating last year's record pace of 1,489. Here's what the numbers mean for the constellation's growth.

UBS Raises Tesla Price Target to $442: What It Means for TSLA

UBS Raises Tesla Price Target to $442: What It Means for TSLA

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

UBS analyst Joseph Spak raised his Tesla price target to $442 from $364, citing AI and robotics potential. Here's what the upgrade means for owners and investors.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Sets Flight Record on Starlink 10-42 Mission

SpaceX Falcon 9 Sets Flight Record on Starlink 10-42 Mission

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Booster B1067 completed its 36th flight on July 9, 2026 — a new Falcon 9 record. Here's what happened and why it matters for Starlink. Read more.

Tesla FSD Has Changed Dramatically in 6 Months

Tesla FSD Has Changed Dramatically in 6 Months

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's Full Self-Driving has advanced dramatically in just six months. Here's what's driving the pace of improvement and what it means for owners today.

Grok 4.5 Is Here: 6 Things You Need to Know

Grok 4.5 Is Here: 6 Things You Need to Know

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 8 min read

xAI just released Grok 4.5 — their strongest model ever. Here's what changed, where to access it, and what it can do for you. Read the full breakdown.

5 Things to Know About The Boring Company's Global Ops Hub

5 Things to Know About The Boring Company's Global Ops Hub

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

The Boring Company is hiring at its 24/7 Global Operations Control Center in Bastrop, TX. Here's what it runs, where it's expanding, and what it means.

Tesla 'Penta Cam' Found in Autopilot Code: What We Know

Tesla 'Penta Cam' Found in Autopilot Code: What We Know

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla code-diver greentheonly found a 5-camera 'penta cam' system in Autopilot code. What is it, and what does it mean for your Tesla? Here's what we know.

5 Things to Know About Tesla's Unsupervised FSD at Giga Berlin

5 Things to Know About Tesla's Unsupervised FSD at Giga Berlin

Model YBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

A Model Y just drove itself at Giga Berlin — and the FSD software deleted itself after. Here are 5 key facts every Tesla owner should know.

Giga Texas Expanding Megachargers for More Tesla Semi Trucks

Giga Texas Expanding Megachargers for More Tesla Semi Trucks

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Giga Texas is adding Megacharger capacity near its outbound lot — a strong signal that Tesla Semi deployment is ramping up. Here's what we're seeing.

Fi Ultra Dog Collar Integrates Starlink for Nationwide Pet Tracking

Fi Ultra Dog Collar Integrates Starlink for Nationwide Pet Tracking

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Fi's new Ultra collar is the world's first dog tracker with Starlink satellite connectivity. Here's how it works, what it costs, and why it matters.

Cybercab Testing Ramps Up as Giga Texas Track Gets NVH Upgrades

Cybercab Testing Ramps Up as Giga Texas Track Gets NVH Upgrades

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 5 min read

Tesla is adding cobblestone sections to the Giga Texas test track for NVH testing as dozens of Cybercabs queue up for validation runs. Here's what it means.

5 Things to Know About ispace's Starship Lunar Cargo Deal

5 Things to Know About ispace's Starship Lunar Cargo Deal

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Japanese firm ispace just booked 500 kg on a SpaceX Starship moon mission. Here are 5 key facts about what this lunar cargo deal means. Read now.

Cybercab Launching With AI4, Not AI5: Your Questions Answered

Cybercab Launching With AI4, Not AI5: Your Questions Answered

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's Cybercab will launch with AI4 hardware after AI5 production delays pushed the timeline to mid-2027. Here's what it means for the robotaxi. Read more.

5 Numbers That Show Tesla's Comeback in Germany

5 Numbers That Show Tesla's Comeback in Germany

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

The Model Y is Germany's best-selling EV again. Here are 5 key figures behind Tesla's remarkable German market turnaround in 2026. Full breakdown inside.

5 Things to Know About Tesla Semi FSD Validation Testing

5 Things to Know About Tesla Semi FSD Validation Testing

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla Semi has been spotted with FSD validation equipment again. Here are 5 key facts about what Tesla is building toward autonomous trucking. Read now.

Tesla Confirms Grok Will Take FSD Driving Commands Soon

Tesla Confirms Grok Will Take FSD Driving Commands Soon

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla's VP of AI confirms Grok voice commands will soon direct FSD (Supervised) — telling your car exactly where to park is coming. Here's what we know.

Starlink Aviation Plans Just Doubled in Price: What to Do Now

Starlink Aviation Plans Just Doubled in Price: What to Do Now

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

SpaceX doubled Starlink Business Aviation prices. Aviation Regional 25GB jumps to $4,000/mo. Here's the full breakdown and what operators should do now.

Tesla FSD Processes 1 Million Pixels Per Millisecond: How?

Tesla FSD Processes 1 Million Pixels Per Millisecond: How?

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's Self-Driving system handles 1 million pixels of visual data every millisecond. Here's what that means, how it works, and why it matters for your car.

98% of Tesla's 2025 Recalls Fixed OTA: What Owners Should Know

98% of Tesla's 2025 Recalls Fixed OTA: What Owners Should Know

Owner GuideBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla resolved 98% of its 2025 vehicle recalls via OTA software updates. Here's what that means for your car and what actions to take right now. Read more.

5 Things to Know About Tesla's Dry Electrode Battery Breakthrough

5 Things to Know About Tesla's Dry Electrode Battery Breakthrough

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's dry electrode coating cuts battery production emissions by 70%. Here are 5 key facts every Tesla owner should know about this manufacturing leap.