Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla Refreshes Model S/X: Sleeker, Smoother Ride, Price Bump

Tesla has officially refreshed its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles in the U.S., bringing new styling, upgraded features, and a bump in price. The updates went live today, and while the cars look and feel more refined, buyers will also need to shell out more to get behind the wheel. The Model S […]

Tesla Launches TeslaVision Contest: Win a New Model Y

Tesla has revived its fan video contest, now called TeslaVision, and it’s offering a major reward: a brand-new Model Y and a trip to Gigafactory Texas. To enter, fans must create a video (90 seconds or less) showing how Tesla gives them “more” in life — more freedom, fun, safety, or convenience. The contest is […]

Tesla Offers 0% APR Financing on Cybertruck with FSD Purchase

As announced by Tesla’s @cybertruck account last week, Tesla is offering 0% APR financing for 60 months when customers purchase Full Self-Driving (Supervised) with their Cybertruck. The offer applies to all trims of the vehicle. To qualify, buyers must take delivery by June 30, 2025, and the promotion is only available in the United States. […]

Starlink Offers Free Internet to Canadians Affected by Wildfires

SpaceX’s Starlink is providing one month of free internet service to help Canadians impacted by ongoing wildfires. The company says it has automatically credited existing active customers in affected regions—no action is needed. People who had previously cancelled or paused their service will also receive a credit equal to their old plan, which they can […]

Tesla Promo Offers Paint Credit and Loyalty Points in China

Tesla has launched a new promotion in China running from June 5 to June 30, 2025, offering customers and referrers extra incentives on Model 3, Model Y, and other S3XY series vehicles. Customers who place a new order and take delivery by June 30 will receive an ¥8,000 paint option credit. This credit can be […]

Starlink Launches Performance Kit for Extreme Connectivity

SpaceX’s Starlink has rolled out its most rugged internet solution to date: the Starlink Performance Kit, designed for high-speed connectivity in the world’s harshest environments. Built with an aluminum enclosure and rated IP69K for water and dust protection, the kit can deliver download speeds over 400 Mbps, even in extreme weather, remote job sites, and […]

Tesla Booted From NJ Turnpike; Elon: ‘Sounds Like Corruption’

In a decision sparking outrage among electric vehicle drivers, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has ordered Tesla to decommission 64 Supercharger stalls along the state’s busiest highway, despite Tesla’s offer to expand and upgrade its charging infrastructure. On May 30, @TeslaCharging revealed that NJTA had awarded an exclusive contract to a single unnamed charging […]

Tesla and Elon Musk Lobby Congress on Self-Driving Car Rules: Report

Elon Musk is reportedly lobbying U.S. lawmakers to accelerate federal approval for autonomous vehicles, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Over the past several weeks, Musk and his team at Tesla have been directly contacting members of Congress to build support for legislation that would lay the groundwork for […]

Elon Musk Ends Govt. Role, Gets White House Honor from Trump

Elon Musk has officially wrapped up his short stint in the U.S. government. On May 30, 2025, his role as a Special Government Employee came to an end, hitting the 130-day legal limit for such positions. The White House’s official account on X announced today, “President Trump presents @ElonMusk with a gold key to the […]

Tesla Jumps Ahead of Schedule with First Self-Driving Car Delivery

Tesla has successfully tested its self-driving Model Y vehicles on public streets in Austin with no incidents, according to a statement from CEO Elon Musk on May 28, 2025. The tests, conducted over several days with no one in the driver’s seat, mark a significant milestone in Tesla’s push toward fully autonomous vehicles. Musk also […]

Tesla Adds Live Charging Updates to iPhone Lock Screen

Image via @mariusfanu Tesla drivers using iPhones can now check their car’s charging status without unlocking their device. A new app update brings Live Activities support to iOS, allowing key charging info to appear directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. The feature works on iPhones running iOS 17.2 or later and activates as […]

Tesla–xAI Merger ‘Going to Happen,’ Says Musk Biographer

Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson says a merger between Tesla and Musk’s AI startup xAI is likely, and would mark a turning point in the billionaire’s push to transform Tesla into a leader in real-world artificial intelligence. “I think it’s going to happen,” Isaacson said in an interview today on CNBC. He added that Musk, […]

Tesla’s European Car Sales Drop 49%, But Stock Still Surging

Tesla is losing steam in Europe, as new car registrations across the EU dropped by 49% in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). From January to April, Tesla registrations fell by nearly 39% year-over-year. Tesla’s shrinking share is a stark contrast to […]

Elon Musk Now Refocusing on Tesla, xAI, and X Instead of DOGE

Elon Musk says he’s going back to his old routine of sleeping at work and spending nearly all his time on his companies. In a post on May 24, Musk said he’ll be “super focused” on X, his AI startup xAI, and Tesla, especially with major tech rollouts underway. This was in response to someone’s […]

Tesla Invites Owners to 48-Hour Test Drive Experience

Tesla is offering a new way for owners to experience its latest vehicles with a special 48-hour extended test drive, according to a message sent through the Tesla app, according to Canadian readers of Tesla North. Labeled the “Value Experience – Tesla Extended Demo Drive,” the promotion is a thank-you to current Tesla owners. Eligible […]