Stories by Alex Diaz

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Tesla Launches New Model Y Fridge, Cooler, and Canopy for Your Next Trip

Tesla has expanded its official shop accessory lineup with a new collection of outdoor and camping gear engineered specifically for the Model Y. The new offerings include a powered sub-trunk refrigerator, an insulated front-trunk cooler, and a trunk-mounted canopy for campsite shelter. The flagship accessory is the Model Y Dual Zone Fridge, priced at $595 […]

Black Box Exposes Tesla Driver Who Overrode FSD In Fatal Texas Crash

A Richmond man faces felony manslaughter charges after investigators say he overrode his Tesla’s automated system and accelerated to high speeds before crashing into a Texas home, killing a woman inside. Michael David Butler, 44, was driving a 2025 Tesla Model 3 on June 19 when the vehicle slammed through the brick exterior of a […]
Silver sedan driving on a tree-lined highway with autumn foliage and motion blur in the foreground menacing speed? No matter.

Tesla Launches Model Y Long Wheelbase in US and Puerto Rico: Here’s Pricing

Tesla has officially launched its highly anticipated Model Y Long Wheelbase in the United States and Puerto Rico, bringing a spacious new three-row option to its top-selling electric SUV. This expansion comes after the Model Y L first launched in Asia Pacific regions. The new variant introduces a six-seat configuration featuring second-row captain’s chairs with […]
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Tesla Teases Stretched Model YL Variant With Cryptic Dachshund Post

Tesla has ignited widespread speculation regarding a potential new vehicle variant following a series of cryptic social media updates marking the company’s 23rd anniversary. The chatter began when Tesla published an anniversary render illustrating its current and future product ecosystem. Sharp-eyed enthusiasts quickly noticed what appeared to be an elongated, stretched version of the Model […]
Patriotic wrapped electric car with 'United States of America 250 Years 1776-2026' text parked in a gravel lot under a tall American flagpole; another car is visible in the background under a blue sky.

Tesla Unveils Custom USA 250th Celebration Cybercab Wrap at Giga Texas

Tesla has showcased a unique fleet of custom-wrapped vehicles at Gigafactory Texas to mark an upcoming historic milestone. Longtime factory observer Joe Tegtmeyer captured images of the special designs on Tuesday, revealing a festive lineup outside the Austin headquarters. The collection features a newly built Cybercab and a Cybertruck sporting patriotic, vintage-style themes ahead of […]

Tesla Teases Official Launch in Uruguay to Expand South American Footprint

Tesla teased its arrival in Uruguay yesterday, posting a short animated clip on its Latin America X account that lit up the country’s outline with the caption “Estamos llegando,” which translates to “we are arriving.” It’s a big shift for the market. Hundreds of Teslas are already driving around Uruguay, but they all got there […]
Interior of a self-driving car with a central touchscreen displaying navigation and road view, passenger seated with hands on lap; caption mentions a safety monitor in an engineering vehicle.

Tesla Begins Public Road Tests of First Production Cybercab

Tesla has officially kicked off intensive validation trials for its highly anticipated autonomous robotaxi, announcing that “Engineering tests of the first production Cybercab have begun in Austin.” The milestone represents the latest stage in bringing the steering-wheel-free vehicle closer to active fleet service. Video shared by the company showed a finished, two-seat vehicle actively navigating […]

Tesla VP Teases “Cool News” Regarding Giga Texas Expansion on July 7

Tesla is preparing to share fresh updates regarding its manufacturing operations in Austin, Texas, next week. During an interview with content creators Jeff Lutz and Herbert Ong, Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy revealed that the company will announce significant developments on Tuesday, July 7. Moravy noted that the upcoming announcement will focus […]
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Tesla Cybercab Emergency Guide Reveals Hidden Cabin Secrets And Cut Loops

The official emergency response documentation for the Tesla Cybercab provides a comprehensive look at the autonomous vehicle’s specialized structural design, occupant restraint configurations, and high-voltage isolation safeguards. Structural Integrity and High-Strength Zones To protect passengers in the absence of traditional crumple zones managed by standard engine bays, the cabin is surrounded by a rigid safety […]

Starlink Mobile Service Could Bypasses Major Carriers Entirely

SpaceX is looking to get into the mobile phone business, and it could end up competing directly with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. According to the Financial Times, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell mentioned during a recent IPO roadshow that the company is actively looking at launching its own retail Starlink mobile product, and may even build […]
Blue Southwest Airlines jet on the tarmac with a hangar that reads 'Southwest' in the background, ground crew nearby by the wing engine area.

Southwest Airlines Flies First Starlink Jet in Massive Fleet Upgrade

Southwest Airlines officially entered the satellite internet race yesterday when its first aircraft equipped with SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi completed a flight from Dallas to Albuquerque. The milestone marks the beginning of a major fleet upgrade for the carrier, which plans to install the high-speed internet system on more than 300 aircraft by the end of […]

SpaceX Has $100.8 Billion in Cash. It’s Still Borrowing Money.

SpaceX is going to the bond market for the first time, and it’s doing so while sitting on a massive pile of cash. According to a new SEC filing, the company announced it’s launching an offering of senior unsecured notes on June 22, aimed at qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. investors. It’s SpaceX’s first ever […]