Tesla Model Y Named Best Medium SUV in Australia & NZ for 2026

Tesla Model Y Named Best Medium SUV in Australia & NZ for 2026

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Chasing Cars has named the Tesla Model Y Best Medium SUV for 2026 in Australia and New Zealand. Here's what earned it the title.

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 SXM-11 Mission from Florida

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 SXM-11 Mission from Florida

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

SpaceX successfully launched the SiriusXM SXM-11 satellite on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral. Booster B1085 landed on its 17th flight. Full mission details here.

Cybertruck Is the Most American-Made Full-Size Pickup

Cybertruck Is the Most American-Made Full-Size Pickup

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

The Tesla Cybertruck has 65% US/Canada parts content vs. the Ford F-150's 45% — making it the most American-made full-size pickup truck you can buy today.

Boring Company's Vegas Loop Runs on AI and Just Two Operators

Boring Company's Vegas Loop Runs on AI and Just Two Operators

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

The Boring Company's Vegas Loop control center uses AI cameras to monitor people, faces, and smoke — with only two humans overseeing the entire network. Here's what that means.

The World Doesn't Have to Drive Anymore — FSD Is Ready

The World Doesn't Have to Drive Anymore — FSD Is Ready

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Whole Mars Catalog says it's time to tell the world they don't have to drive anymore. Here's what that means for Tesla FSD and every owner on the road today.

Tesla FSD Can Now Read Traffic Officer Hand Signals

Tesla FSD Can Now Read Traffic Officer Hand Signals

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla FSD (Supervised) can interpret traffic officer hand signals in real time — here's what it means for autonomous driving progress. Watch the video.

Tesla AI Teases 'Real-World Intelligence' in New Video

Tesla AI Teases 'Real-World Intelligence' in New Video

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla AI just dropped a cryptic 'real-world intelligence' post with video. Here's what it signals about FSD and Optimus progress — and why it matters.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Starlink Group 17-40, Sticks Landing

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Starlink Group 17-40, Sticks Landing

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on June 28, with booster B1088 nailing its 17th landing. Here's what you need to know.

Tesla App 4.58.0 Adds Live Supercharging Updates for Android

Tesla App 4.58.0 Adds Live Supercharging Updates for Android

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla App 4.58.0 quietly adds Live Activities for Supercharging on Android — see charge status on your lock screen without opening the app. Here's what to know.

Grok 4.5 Enters Private Beta at Tesla and SpaceX

Grok 4.5 Enters Private Beta at Tesla and SpaceX

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Elon Musk confirms Grok 4.5, built on xAI's 1.5T V9 model, is now in private beta at Tesla and SpaceX. Here's what we know about the upgrade.

Tesla Cybercab Emergency Door Release: How It Works

Tesla Cybercab Emergency Door Release: How It Works

Owner GuideBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

The Cybercab's two-detent door handle hides a mechanical emergency release. Here's exactly how to use it — and why it's a first for Tesla. Read now.

Tesla Cybercab Gets Active Hood Pedestrian Protection

Tesla Cybercab Gets Active Hood Pedestrian Protection

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla's Cybercab will feature an Active Hood system that raises the rear hood during pedestrian impacts at 15–32 mph. Here's how it works and why it matters.

Tesla Cybercab Seat Adjustment Feature Shown in New Clip

Tesla Cybercab Seat Adjustment Feature Shown in New Clip

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

A new look at the Tesla Cybercab reveals its seat adjustment system. Here's what the footage shows about the robotaxi's interior passenger experience.

Tesla FSD Subscriptions Could Hit $1.8B ARR: The Math

Tesla FSD Subscriptions Could Hit $1.8B ARR: The Math

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's FSD subscription service is on a trajectory toward $1.8B in annual recurring revenue. Here's what the numbers say and why it matters for owners.

84 Driverless Teslas Now Operating in Texas: What We Know

84 Driverless Teslas Now Operating in Texas: What We Know

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla's driverless fleet in Texas has grown to 84 vehicles across Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Here's what the numbers actually mean for robotaxi expansion.

Tesla Launching Vehicle Sales in Uruguay — Third South American Market

Tesla Launching Vehicle Sales in Uruguay — Third South American Market

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla is officially coming to Uruguay, making it the third South American country with direct vehicle sales. Here's what we know about the expansion so far.

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi Arizona Cities Officially Revealed

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi Arizona Cities Officially Revealed

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla has named 9 Arizona cities for its Cybercab Robotaxi rollout, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. Here's what the deployment looks like on the ground.

Tesla Cybercab First Responders Guide: 5 Key Reveals

Tesla Cybercab First Responders Guide: 5 Key Reveals

Owner GuideBASENOR Editorial Desk 6 min read

Tesla's official Cybercab First Responders Guide confirms SAE Level 4 unsupervised FSD, exterior markings, and emergency protocols. Here's what we know.

Tesla Road Trip Reality Check: 9 Minutes to Charge LV to LA

Tesla Road Trip Reality Check: 9 Minutes to Charge LV to LA

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

A Tesla owner's Las Vegas to LA road trip needed just 9 minutes of Supercharging — roughly the same as a gas fill-up. Here's what the numbers actually say.

Tesla Model 3 Named Best Midsize Sedan by Germany's AutoBild

Tesla Model 3 Named Best Midsize Sedan by Germany's AutoBild

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

AutoBild, part of Germany's largest news outlet, ranked the Tesla Model 3 best midsize sedan — beating both EVs and gas cars. Here's what the test found.

Tesla Ranked Top International Company in Canada by Corporate Knights

Tesla Ranked Top International Company in Canada by Corporate Knights

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla earned second place on Corporate Knights' 2026 Top International Corporate Citizens list for Canada with a 69.79% sustainability score. Here's what it means.