Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla has filed a patent for a revolutionary “monolithic” seat frame that could debut in the upcoming next-generation Roadster. Published on March 5, 2026, the patent describes a single-piece structure made from advanced composites like carbon-nylon or Kevlar, replacing the dozens of metal parts and brackets found in traditional car seats. The innovation mirrors Tesla’s […]

Long Beach, California-based Hight Logistics is doubling down on its commitment to sustainable shipping, recently showcasing its new Tesla Semi during a high-profile delivery for the TPM logistics conference. The company used the all-electric Class 8 truck to deliver a customer container directly to the event, marking a significant milestone in its transition to a […]

SpaceX has reached a major turning point at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona by officially rebranding its satellite-to-phone technology as Starlink Mobile. We first saw SpaceX trademark that name back in December and now we know why. During a keynote presentation (titled The Future of Satellite-to-Mobile with Starlink) on Monday, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell […]

The dream of a sub-$60,000 Tesla Cybertruck has evaporated. Just 10 days after launching a new Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) trim at a headline-grabbing $59,990 USD, Tesla has officially increased the price to $69,990. The move follows a “buy it now” ultimatum from CEO Elon Musk, who warned on social media last month that […]

SpaceX is reportedly on track for a massive initial public offering (IPO) as early as June, with the company seeking a valuation of approximately $1.75 trillion, reports Bloomberg. The move would officially transition Elon Musk’s aerospace giant from a private powerhouse to one of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the world. The potential […]

Tesla has officially brought back the seven-seat configuration for the Model Y in Europe. The highly requested third row is now available to order, but it is exclusively locked to the Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive model. Customers in countries like Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands can now add the two forward-facing jump seats […]

Internal records suggest federal officials knew funding for Canada’s popular electric vehicle rebate program was nearing exhaustion months before the public was notified in January 2025. According to documents obtained by The Canadian Press under access-to-information laws, Transport Canada identified as early as November 2024 that the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program would likely […]

Canadian Tesla owners can now officially sign up for the WattsApp charging rewards program following the successful completion of its beta testing phase. The Toronto-based platform, which transforms home charging sessions into financial rewards, has moved into full operation with a streamlined payout system that replaces older gift card options with direct cash. The program […]

Tesla has begun rolling out its advanced AI assistant Grok to vehicles in Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant upgrade for local Tesla owners. Earlier this month, Grok started its rollout to cars in Europe. The feature arrived on February 24, 2026, through an over-the-air software update (version 2026.2.6.1 or similar, with some sources […]

Tesla is taking legal action against California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in a bid to scrub a “false advertiser” label from its corporate record. The lawsuit, filed on February 13, seeks to reverse a state ruling that found the electric vehicle maker misled consumers by exaggerating the capabilities of its driver-assistance software. The legal […]

A recent deep dive into the Tesla mobile app code has uncovered major upcoming features that will change how owners interact with their vehicles. The findings, sourced from app version 4.54.0, reveal that Tesla is moving toward a highly interactive and gamified experience for its users, as unearthed by @Tesla_App_iOS. A New Way to Earn […]

Tesla’s goal of a fully autonomous future has taken a major physical step forward at its Gigafactory Texas. Recent drone sightings confirm that production-ready versions of the Cybercab are now appearing at the site’s crash testing facility, and they are notably missing any form of human controls. The discovery was documented by Giga Texas drone […]

A Florida federal court has upheld a staggering $242.5 million verdict against Tesla following a 2019 crash that killed a woman and left another man severely injured. On Friday, Judge Beth Bloom denied Tesla’s request to overturn the jury’s decision, effectively closing a high-stakes legal battle over the safety of the company’s Autopilot system. The […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has issued a sudden ultimatum that could leave thousands of prospective Cybertruck owners in the lurch. After Tesla launched a more affordable Dual Motor AWD Cybertruck for $59,990 USD on Thursday evening, Musk clarified on Friday that the offer is strictly temporary. Writing on X, the CEO warned that this new […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially granted Tesla a critical waiver to deploy its new wireless charging technology. The order, released Thursday, allows the company to move forward with the high-tech sensors that will likely power the autonomous charging vision for the upcoming Cybercab. Wireless Charging Technology Cleared for Deployment The decision allows Tesla […]