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Starlink Launches $80 Monthly Plan As It Targets Wider Customer Base

|Starlink has introduced a new monthly plan in the U.S. in a bid to lower the cost of satellite internet access.

Tesla Rival BYD More Than Doubles Passenger Vehicle Sales In February, Triples Production

|Chinese EV giant BYD Co sold 318,233 new energy passenger vehicles in February, marking a jump of 161.4% from last year, thanks to a major jump in plug-in hybrid passenger vehicle sales, the company said on Sunday.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Acknowledges Need For Protection Against Keying: 'Car Could Honk At People...'

|Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk on Sunday said that the EV company could consider a software update enabling the car to honk at people on identifying keying incidents.

Tesla Design Exec Says EV Giant Looking To Add Tech From Upcoming Roadster To Model S, X: 'There Is Always More Performance'

|Tesla's Franz von Holzhausen said on Sunday that the EV maker is expecting to add more performance to its Model S and X going forward.

Li Auto, Nio Deliveries Rise On-Year Despite Monthly Dips: XPeng Records 570% Annual Growth

|U.S.-listed Chinese EV startups Nio, Li Auto, and XPeng reported February delivery numbers well over the corresponding month of 2024.

Tesla China Wholesale Numbers Are Unimportant, Says Researcher: Here's What Matters More

|Tesla China wholesale numbers are unimportant, according to researcher Troy Teslike who tracks Tesla Inc's production and delivery numbers.

Tesla Exec Says Cybercab Will Use No Paint Shop, Elon Musk Urges Retired Air Traffic Controllers To Return To Work, And More: This Week In Mobility

|The week saw major news in automotive and aviation sectors. Lucid and Tesla revealed plans, Musk made plea to air traffic controllers, and more.

Crypto Market's Sharp Downturn, Dogecoin Scooped By Whales, Trump's Tariffs, And More: This Week In Crypto

|The past week in the cryptocurrency world was a rollercoaster ride, with major coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), and Ethereum (CRYPTO:

Musk's DOGE Controversy, Trump's Trade Tariffs, And Ramaswamy's Gubernatorial Bid: This Week In Politics

|The past week was full of major news stories, from Musk's demands for federal workers to Trump's confirmation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Trump Cancels News Conference With Zelenskyy After Tense Meet In Oval Office: Report

|U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly canceled a planned news conference with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky after a white house meeting between the two turned tense.

Here's The Mystery Donor Who Donated 10 Tesla Cybertrucks To Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Report

|Ben Horowitz and his spouse Felicia Horowitz are reportedly behind the Cybertruck donations to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Tesla Offers Deep Discounts Of Up To $7950 On The Model Y As The EV Giant Gears Up To Deliver The Refreshed Version

|Tesla is offering discounts of up to $7950 on the older version of its Model Y SUV, before it starts delivering the refreshed version.

Tesla Owners Stay True To Their Cars, While GM Retains The Most Loyal Customers

|General Motors consumers are most loyal to the manufacturer while Tesla vehicle owners are most loyal to the vehicle make.

Starlink Launches $80 Monthly Plan As It Targets Wider Customer Base

|Starlink has introduced a new monthly plan in the U.S. in a bid to lower the cost of satellite internet access.

After FSD Rollout In China, Musk Says Rollout In Europe Delayed Owing To Lack Of Approvals

|Elon Musk said on Friday that it is still awaiting regulatory clearance to roll out its FSD driver assistance technology in Europe.

China's Tiangong Space Station To Host First Non-Chinese Astronaut In Coming Years, Pakistan Selected: Report

|A Pakistani astronaut will fly to the Chinese space station in the coming years, making them the first foreign national to visit the station.

Tesla Cybertruck Inventory Swells Despite Discounts, Falling Short of Elon Musk's Vision

|Tesla's Cybertruck vehicles are reportedly piling outside the company's gigafactory in Texas and collecting dust.

Elon Musk Calls On Retired Employees To Return To Work At FAA: 'There Is A Shortage Of Top Notch Air Traffic Controllers'

|Billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency lead Elon Musk on Thursday called on retired air traffic controllers to return to work.

Waymo Offering 200,000 Robotaxi Rides Per Week, Says Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai: '20x Growth In Less Than 2 Years'

|Waymo is now serving over 200,000 paid trips in its robotaxis each week, Alphabet Inc CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Receives FAA Approval For Starship's 8th Flight Test: Here's When It Is Scheduled

|The FAA gave SpaceX the green light on Wednesday to launch its Starship for its next test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas.