Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla’s China Factory Sees 30% Annual Sales Jump in November

Tesla has reported a remarkable sales performance in China for the month of November. The company successfully sold 82,432 vehicles that were manufactured from its Giga Shanghai factory. This figure is part of a significant upward trend in Tesla’s sales within the country, notes @Tslachan. Specific breakdowns of actual production, retail and export numbers are […]

Elon Musk Discusses Cybertruck’s Innovations with Sandy Munro

The founder of Munro Associates, Sandy Munro, recently interviewed Tesla CEO Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla about the company’s Cybertruck. The conversation, which took place late in the evening, covered various aspects of Tesla’s latest product release, emphasizing its revolutionary nature, from Giga Texas. Musk highlighted the Cybertruck as Tesla’s most groundbreaking product to date, […]

Tesla Insurance Faces Class Action Over Alleged Premium Overcharges

Tesla’s Insurance offering has been ordered to face a class action lawsuit by a California judge, reports Reuters. The accusation centers on the claim that the company overcharged drivers for premiums, basing them on purportedly false crash warnings rather than actual driving behavior. This decision came from Judge Brad Seligman of the Alameda County Superior […]

Cybertruck Review by MKBHD: What Tesla Didn’t Tell You

Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck was announced yesterday and now Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, has released his initial review of the truck. The prototype, while not yet a delivery model, closely represents what customers can expect in their trucks. Here are some little nuances about Cybertruck that Tesla didn’t tell us about at its presentation event: Sub-trunk […]

Tesla Reveals First Cybertruck Accessories

Tesla has officially announced a range of accessories for its Cybertruck, enhancing its utility and appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. The newly revealed accessories include a light bar, a basecamp tent, and a spare tire, each designed to augment the Cybertruck’s off-road and adventure capabilities. The highlight of these accessories is the powerful light bar, capable […]

SpaceX Acquires Parachute Vendor Pioneer Aerospace

SpaceX has recently expanded its in-house capabilities by acquiring parachute vendor Pioneer Aerospace. The acquisition, valued at $2.2 million, was facilitated following the bankruptcy of Pioneer’s parent company, as reported first by The Information. This marks SpaceX’s second significant acquisition after integrating small satellite startup Swarm in 2021. Pioneer Aerospace has been a crucial supplier […]

Tesla Invites Customers to Cybertruck Livestream Watch Party

Tesla has announced an exclusive viewing event for its upcoming Cybertruck, scheduled for November 30, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM PT. The company emailed Canadian customers asking them to RSVP to attend, according to an email received by Tesla North. The event, set to take place at Tesla Surrey (19505 Langley Bypass) in […]

Tesla Cybertruck Countdown Timer Starts, New Orders Paused

Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery event is set for Thursday at Giga Texas and ahead of the highly-anticipated reveal, the company has implemented a new countdown timer on its website. Those visiting tesla.com/cybertruck will now see a Cybertruck logo plus a countdown to the event that will reveal all the details of Cybertruck. The website also no […]

How to Watch Tesla’s Cybertruck Delivery Event: Livestream on X Only

Tesla has issued a press release on Tuesday evening to share some more official details about Thursday’s Cybertruck delivery event. The company reiterates the Cybertruck delivery event will start at 2pm CT (12pm PT; 3pm ET), “where customers will take delivery of Cybertrucks. During this event, Tesla will announce details about the Cybertruck. The event […]

Israel Says Starlink Can Only Operate with its Approval in Gaza

In a recent development, Israel has stipulated that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network will require Israeli approval to operate in the Gaza Strip. This announcement was made as Musk, the chief executive of SpaceX and Tesla, engaged with Israeli officials during his visit to the country this week, which occurred amidst heightened tensions over claims […]

Tesla Increases Price of Cybertruck Reservations [Update: Reversed]

Tesla has updated its reservation policy for the highly anticipated Cybertruck, increasing the reservation fee to $250 USD, up from $100 USD (via @SawyerMerritt). This change reflects the company’s adjustment in strategy as it nears the Cybertruck delivery event pegged for this Thursday. Prospective buyers looking to secure a Cybertruck are now required to pay […]

Tesla Cybertruck Sentry Mode Gets Exclusive ‘Cyber Owl’

We’re just days away from Tesla’s first-ever Cybertruck delivery event, set to take place at Giga Texas. Ahead of Cybertruck finally becoming ‘real’, we’re seeing more Cybertrucks on the road and hitting up showrooms in Canada and the USA. Now, we’re seeing what Sentry mode looks like on the Cybertruck’s touch screen. Sentry mode is […]

First Tesla Cybertruck Hits Showrooms in Canada

Image via Tesla Girl Tesla’s Cybertruck is rolling out to U.S. showrooms and now we have the first landing in Canada. According to images shared on Facebook and on X, the Tesla Sales and Service Centre in Langley, B.C., has the Cybertruck on display. Again, the electric truck is roped off as people are only […]

Tesla Faces Delivery Hurdles in Sweden Due to Strikes

The ongoing IF Metall strike has escalated to impact Tesla’s operations in Sweden significantly. As of Monday night, a sympathy measure by Seko has resulted in Postnord halting all mail delivery to Tesla, including registration plates crucial for new vehicles’ service entry. Despite Tesla’s contention against what it calls “disproportionate action” by the Swedish Transport […]

Tesla Prepares for FSD Beta Rollout in China

Tesla has officially announced that preparations for the rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta in China are currently in progress. This development comes from a CLS CN reporter’s inquiry (via @ray4tesla) to Tesla about the launch, and follows recent speculations sparked by changes in Tesla’s online manuals in China. Although the company has not […]