2026 Tesla Model Y First to Pass NHTSA's New ADAS Tests

2026 Tesla Model Y First to Pass NHTSA's New ADAS Tests

Model YBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

The 2026 Tesla Model Y just became the first vehicle to pass NHTSA's new ADAS test suite — 8 safety criteria, zero failures. Here's what it means for owners.

Canada Eyes Per-Brand EV Import Caps for Tesla and BYD

Canada Eyes Per-Brand EV Import Caps for Tesla and BYD

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Canada is weighing company-specific caps within its 49,000-vehicle Chinese EV quota. Here's what the policy means for Tesla and the Canadian market.

Neuralink in 2026: Where the Brain-Computer Interface Stands Today

Neuralink in 2026: Where the Brain-Computer Interface Stands Today

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Elon Musk shared a Neuralink progress update. Here's where the BCI technology stands — from 12 implanted patients to automated surgery and 2026 scale targets.

Tesla Semi Gets a Refreshed UI: What's New in the Cab

Tesla Semi Gets a Refreshed UI: What's New in the Cab

Tesla NewsBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla's production Semi features a redesigned in-cab UI with dual 16-inch displays and ergonomic upgrades. Here's what changed and why it matters for drivers.

WattEV Orders 370 Tesla Semis in $100M California Deal

WattEV Orders 370 Tesla Semis in $100M California Deal

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

WattEV has ordered 370 Tesla Semi trucks worth ~$100M, with 300+ units headed to the Port of Oakland. First deliveries start 2026. Here's what it means.

SpaceX Launches Starlink Group 17-29 from Vandenberg

SpaceX Launches Starlink Group 17-29 from Vandenberg

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

SpaceX Falcon 9 B1081 launches 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Vandenberg, with booster landing on OCISLY. Here's what happened.

SpaceX Files Plans for $55B Semiconductor Fab in Texas

SpaceX Files Plans for $55B Semiconductor Fab in Texas

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

SpaceX has filed plans for a $55B semiconductor manufacturing facility in Grimes County, Texas — part of a broader push for chip independence. Here's what we know.

Cybertruck Auto-Leveling Suspension: Sleep Flat on Any Terrain

Cybertruck Auto-Leveling Suspension: Sleep Flat on Any Terrain

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Cybertruck's auto-leveling suspension keeps you sleeping flat no matter the ground. Here's how it works, how to activate it, and what else it does for campers.

Boring Company Lands First Residential Loop Station in Nashville

Boring Company Lands First Residential Loop Station in Nashville

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

The Boring Company secures its first residential Music City Loop station deal, giving Nashville tower residents direct elevator access to a Tesla. Here's what it means.

Tesla Model Y Earns 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating for 2025 Builds

Tesla Model Y Earns 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating for 2025 Builds

Model YBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

The refreshed Tesla Model Y has earned a 5-star ANCAP safety rating for vehicles built from Feb 2025. See the scores and what they mean for AU/NZ buyers.

Tesla Optimus Returning to the Hollywood Diner This Thursday

Tesla Optimus Returning to the Hollywood Diner This Thursday

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla's Optimus robot is set to appear at the Hollywood Diner this Thursday. Here's what to expect based on its last visit in March 2026.

Tesla Files Roadster Trademark — New Logo Hints at Debut

Tesla Files Roadster Trademark — New Logo Hints at Debut

Tesla NewsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla filed two Roadster trademark applications with the USPTO, revealing a futuristic wordmark and a flowing three-line badge. Here's what it means.

Tesla Megapack Project Breaks Ground in South Australia

Tesla Megapack Project Breaks Ground in South Australia

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

A $225M Tesla Megapack battery project is coming to Koolunga, SA — 444 units, 800MWh capacity, commissioning set for September 2027. Here's what to know.

Tesla Raises Cybertruck Premium AWD Lease Prices by 10%

Tesla Raises Cybertruck Premium AWD Lease Prices by 10%

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla has raised Cybertruck Premium AWD lease prices by 10% in the U.S. Here's what the new monthly payments look like and what stayed the same.

FSD in Europe: What the Dutch RDW's EU Proposal Means for You

FSD in Europe: What the Dutch RDW's EU Proposal Means for You

Self-DrivingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

The Dutch RDW is proposing an Article 39 exemption at the EU TCMV today. Here's what it means for FSD (Supervised) in Europe and when owners might get it.

Tesla App v4.56.5 Hides Signature Edition Clues

Tesla App v4.56.5 Hides Signature Edition Clues

Software & FeaturesBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Hidden code in Tesla app v4.56.5 points to a Signature Edition with Gold Plaid badge and Garnet Red paint. Here's what the leak reveals for owners.

Tesla Australia: Battery Storage Now 55% of Revenue in 2025

Tesla Australia: Battery Storage Now 55% of Revenue in 2025

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla Australia's battery storage hit 55% of revenue in 2025 while earning its first $3M from emissions credits. Here's what the numbers actually mean.

Tesla Adding In-App Battery Certificates for Repairs and Replacements

Tesla Adding In-App Battery Certificates for Repairs and Replacements

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla is rolling out official in-app certificates for high voltage battery repairs and replacements — a transparency win for resale value and buyer confidence.

xAI Grok Voice API Now Clones Voices with Natural Emotion

xAI Grok Voice API Now Clones Voices with Natural Emotion

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

xAI's Grok Voice API adds Custom Voices: clone any voice in under 2 minutes from a 1-minute audio sample. Here's what developers need to know.

Starlink Supplier Sees 200 Million Users by 2030

Starlink Supplier Sees 200 Million Users by 2030

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

STMicroelectronics projects Starlink hitting 100M users by 2028 and 200M by 2030. Here's what the numbers actually mean for satellite internet's future.

Tesla Robotaxi Projected to Earn 6x Global Ride-Hailing Market

Tesla Robotaxi Projected to Earn 6x Global Ride-Hailing Market

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Analysts endorsed by Elon Musk project Tesla Robotaxi revenue at 6x the entire global ride-hailing, taxi, and mass transit markets. Here's what that means.