Musk's China Trip May Unlock FSD Approval Sooner Than Expected

Musk's China Trip May Unlock FSD Approval Sooner Than Expected

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 5 min read

Elon Musk's reported invitation to join Trump's China state visit could accelerate Tesla FSD approval — and explains the Model S/X delivery event postponement.

$59K AWD Cybertruck Production May Be Starting at Giga Texas

$59K AWD Cybertruck Production May Be Starting at Giga Texas

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Early signs from Giga Texas suggest Tesla may have begun producing the $59K AWD Cybertruck. Here's what we know and what to watch next.

Analyst Projects 95M Tesla FSD Subs and $1T Revenue by 2038

Analyst Projects 95M Tesla FSD Subs and $1T Revenue by 2038

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Piper Sandler's Alex Potter forecasts 10.6M FSD subscriptions by 2030 and $1T in annual Tesla revenue by 2037. Here's what the numbers mean.

Tesla Semi Appears on European Websites Ahead of 2027 Launch

Tesla Semi Appears on European Websites Ahead of 2027 Launch

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla Semi is now listed on European Tesla websites including the UK. Here's what the Standard Range specs look like and when to expect it. Read more.

SpaceX Completes Wet Dress Rehearsal for First Starship V3

SpaceX Completes Wet Dress Rehearsal for First Starship V3

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

SpaceX successfully ran a second WDR attempt for Starship V3 Flight 12 (Booster 19 + Ship 39). Here's what it means for the road to orbital flight.

Tesla China Sales Are Down 10%, Not Up 36% — Here's Why

Tesla China Sales Are Down 10%, Not Up 36% — Here's Why

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Headlines said Tesla China sales jumped 36%. The real number tells a different story: retail sales fell 10% year-over-year in April 2026. Here's what actually happened.

Tesla Cybercab Starting Price Confirmed at $25,000

Tesla Cybercab Starting Price Confirmed at $25,000

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi will start at $25,000, per Elon Musk. Here's what that price means for buyers and the autonomous ride-hailing market.

Cybercab Prototype Spotted With Steering Wheel and Pedals

Cybercab Prototype Spotted With Steering Wheel and Pedals

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

A Tesla Cybercab prototype was caught Supercharging with a full steering wheel and pedals inside. Here's what that tells us about the robotaxi's road to production.

Tesla Model Y Is California's Best-Selling Car — First American Brand Since the 90s

Tesla Model Y Is California's Best-Selling Car — First American Brand Since the 90s

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's Model Y has been California's top-selling vehicle for 4 straight years. Here's what the numbers say about American auto's biggest comeback. Read more.

Tesla in Talks with Ireland for FSD Supervised Approval

Tesla in Talks with Ireland for FSD Supervised Approval

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla is engaging Irish authorities including the NSAI to secure FSD Supervised approval in Ireland. Here's where things stand and what comes next.

Mirrorless Tesla Cybercab Spotted Testing in Berkeley, CA

Mirrorless Tesla Cybercab Spotted Testing in Berkeley, CA

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

A mirrorless Tesla Cybercab prototype was spotted in Berkeley, California — here's what this sighting tells us about the robotaxi's development progress.

Grok Gets 'Imagine': xAI's AI Adds Image Generation

Grok Gets 'Imagine': xAI's AI Adds Image Generation

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Elon Musk just teased 'Grok Imagine,' a new image generation feature for xAI's Grok AI. Here's what we know so far and why it matters.

Musk's 'Full Stack Engineering' Is the Thread Connecting Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI

Musk's 'Full Stack Engineering' Is the Thread Connecting Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Elon Musk just spotlighted 'full stack engineering' — the philosophy binding Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. Here's what it means and why it matters for owners.

How Tesla FSD Sees What You Can't: Photon-Count Vision Explained

How Tesla FSD Sees What You Can't: Photon-Count Vision Explained

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla FSD uses raw photon-count reconstruction to see through night and glare far better than human eyes. Here's how it works and why it matters for owners.

Tesla UK Launches Renewable Energy Bundle With Solar, Powerwall 3 & Model 3

Tesla UK Launches Renewable Energy Bundle With Solar, Powerwall 3 & Model 3

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla UK's new Renewable Energy Bundle pairs solar + Powerwall 3 for £199/month. Add a Model 3 and it's £494/month total. Here's what existing owners need to know.

SpaceX Files 'SpaceXAI' Trademark for Orbital Computing

SpaceX Files 'SpaceXAI' Trademark for Orbital Computing

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

SpaceX filed two USPTO trademarks for 'SpaceXAI' covering satellite data centers, orbital AI compute, and SaaS. Here's what the filings reveal.

Tesla FSD V14 Now Reads Hand Signals in Real-World Driving

Tesla FSD V14 Now Reads Hand Signals in Real-World Driving

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla FSD V14 can stop and wait for hand signals from traffic controllers. Here's what this capability means for autonomous driving progress.

The Last Tesla Model S Rolls Off the Line at Fremont

The Last Tesla Model S Rolls Off the Line at Fremont

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

The final Tesla Model S has left the Fremont factory floor, ending a 14-year run that launched the modern EV era. Here's what this moment means.

Cybertruck FSD Stops for 4 Deer on a Pitch-Dark Road

Cybertruck FSD Stops for 4 Deer on a Pitch-Dark Road

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

A Cybertruck running FSD Supervised autonomously braked for four deer on a dark road — no driver input, no collision. Here's what the footage shows.

Tesla FSD Moves Closer to Unsupervised in Texas and California

Tesla FSD Moves Closer to Unsupervised in Texas and California

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Supervised self-driving is being phased out in Texas as Tesla expands Robotaxi ops. California permits are next. Here's where things stand for FSD owners.

Who's Driving Tesla FSD the Most in Europe Right Now

Who's Driving Tesla FSD the Most in Europe Right Now

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Whole Mars Catalog reveals Europe's top Tesla FSD users by kilometers driven. See the leaderboard and what it tells us about real-world adoption. Read more.