Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla Sells Out of $160,000 Model X Signature Edition

Tesla has officially closed the book on its high-end Model X Signature Edition. The luxury electric SUV, which carries a price tag of $159,420 US, is now completely sold out. Customers looking to get their hands on this limited edition end-of-life version are officially out of luck as Tesla has stopped accepting new reservations for […]

Flemish Government Reviews Tesla FSD Supervised Following Dutch Approval

The Flemish government has officially confirmed it is reviewing the implementation of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Belgium. The update comes after a formal inquiry was sent to Minister-President Matthias Diependaele, following the breakthrough approval of the technology in the Netherlands last week. On April 10, 2026, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted the […]

Tesla Fixes Free Supercharging Confusion with New Navigation Filter

Tesla has introduced a new software feature to help owners with Free Supercharging avoid unexpected bills at third-party stations. The update follows reports from owners who were surprised to find that their lifetime charging perks don’t always apply to Superchargers owned and operated by businesses like Wawa. The confusion stems from Tesla’s Supercharger for Business […]

SpaceX Hits Massive Milestone With 1,000th Starlink Launch Of 2026

SpaceX reached a massive milestone Tuesday morning as it successfully launched its 1,000th Starlink satellite of 2026. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 5:33 a.m. EDT, carrying 29 of the internet-beaming satellites into low Earth orbit. The mission, known as Starlink Group 10-24, brings the total number of active satellites in […]

Amazon Unveils Satellite Antenna for Flights as it Plays Catch-up to SpaceX

Amazon is officially entering the race for in-flight Wi-Fi with its new Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna. The low-profile hardware is designed to sit on top of commercial aircraft to provide high-speed internet via the company’s upcoming satellite constellation. While Amazon is touting the technology as a game-changer, the company remains significantly behind Elon Musk’s SpaceX. […]

Tesla Unveils 2026 Spring Update with ‘Hey Grok’ and More: Here’s Everything New

Tesla has officially announced its 2026 Spring Update, bringing a massive list of software improvements to vehicles worldwide. The update focuses heavily on personalization, enhanced safety, and deeper integration with Tesla’s “Grok” AI assistant. Hands-Free Help and Smart Reminders The biggest change for drivers is the introduction of “Hey Grok.” Drivers can now wake the […]

Virgin Atlantic Accelerates Starlink Rollout for Free Fleet-Wide Wi-Fi

Virgin Atlantic is speeding up the launch of free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its entire fleet using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network. The rollout begins this May on the airline’s Airbus A350 aircraft, with the first connected flight scheduled to fly from London Heathrow to New York JFK. The airline expects to have its entire A350 fleet […]

Tesla Semi Mass Production: A Rare Tour of the New Sparks Factory

Tesla has finally provided an exclusive first look inside its long-awaited Semi factory in Sparks, Nevada. Located appropriately on Electric Avenue, the facility represents the final chapter in a journey that began with Elon Musk’s Master Plan Part Deux in 2016. Journalist Ashlee Vance and the Core Memory crew were granted rare access to the […]

Tesla “Solves” Auto Wipers: New Patent-Backed Update Hits Entire Fleet

Tesla Senior AI Engineer Yun-Ta Tsai confirmed today that the company has fully implemented a new update to its automatic wiper system across its entire vehicle fleet. The announcement follows years of owner complaints regarding “unpredictable” wiper behavior, including dry-wiping or failing to activate during heavy rain. The company has solved Full Self-Driving (for the […]

Tesla’s Robotaxi App Just Got a Major Update: Here is Everything New

Tesla has released a substantial update to its Robotaxi app, introducing several quality-of-life improvements and essential safety information for riders using its autonomous fleet. The most visible change is the move to a darker aesthetic, with a new dark mode that provides a more modern and streamlined user interface. Beyond the visual tweaks, Tesla has […]

Is the ID.4 Done? Why VW is Stopping Production at its Tennessee Plant

Volkswagen has announced it will stop assembling its flagship electric SUV, the ID.4, at its Chattanooga production facility in mid-April 2026. The move marks a significant pivot for the automaker’s North American strategy as it shifts resources toward higher-volume, gas-powered models. The factory will now prioritize the launch of the all-new, second-generation 2027 Volkswagen Atlas. […]

Goodbye Dooring? Tesla Moves to Bring Cybertruck Safety Tech to More Models

Tesla is making a rare move by backporting a brand-new Cybertruck safety feature to older software versions, suggesting a push for feature parity across its different vehicle software branches. The feature, titled Blind Spot Warning While Parked,”was first spotted in the recent 2026.8 update but has now been detected in the older 2026.2 branch as […]