Stories by Alex Diaz

South Korean’s SK Hynix is negotiating a potential 1 trillion won ($740 million USD) supply deal with Tesla to provide enterprise solid-state drives (eSSD) for AI servers, according to Hankyung (via @Tslachan). Tesla, which invests approximately $10 billion annually in AI servers and semiconductors, looks to enhance its Full Self-Driving tech and AI systems through […]

During Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company is already operating a supervised rideshare service for employees in the Bay Area, featuring a safety driver. This pilot program marks an early step toward Tesla’s ambitious rollout of a broader ride-hailing platform in California and Texas next year, with plans to launch […]

During Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk acknowledged the possibility that the company’s Hardware 3 (HW3) may fall short of achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). If that occurs, Musk assured customers that Tesla will offer free computer upgrades to vehicles equipped with HW3. “There is a slight chance that the capability of Tesla’s hardware […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.33.25 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.6.1, to early access group testers. Vehicles such as @DirtyTesla’s Model Y (with HW4) received this on Tuesday, downloading now. 2024.33.25 release notes are the same as the previous version including FSD 12.5.6. Florida’s Chuck Cook also confirmed that FSD 12.5.6.1 […]

Palo Alto, California, is exploring a partnership with Tesla to test its new robotaxi service on city streets as it evaluates the future of its rideshare program, Palo Alto Link. According to city spokesperson Meghan Horrigan-Taylor, preliminary talks have begun, though the partnership would supplement rather than replace the existing service, which launched in March […]

Tesla is offering a series of promotions across the United States, with discounts and perks available through the end of the year. The latest deals were compiled by @SawyerMerritt and shared by Tesla North America. Among the offers, Tesla is providing free Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfers and 0% financing on certain models for buyers who […]

Tesla’s recent software update, 2024.38.2, introduces new features and improvements, making driving even more convenient, notably the debut of Spotify Free (meaning you can listen without a paid plan) and also new custom-tilted mirror positions. Check out the 2024.38.2 release notes below (via Tessie): Spotify Free: Tesla owners can now use Spotify in their cars […]

Tesla owners eager for fresh in-car experiences have a new option to consider, as the company has quietly introduced an additional navigation voice, that some say sounds like Apple’s Siri. However, accessing this feature currently requires performing a factory reset of the vehicle’s system, which is not something you want to do. This was confirmed […]

Tesla released an update to its iOS app today, introducing several new features aimed at improving convenience and functionality for users. One of the standout changes is the ability to execute commands offline when near the vehicle. This feature, which requires the vehicle to run software version 2024.38 or later, allows users to perform actions […]

Tesla said at its “We, Robot” event that its CyberCab would not have a charge port, but rather be charged automatically wirelessly. Today, Tesla teased how this would work by showing a CyberCab reverse by itself over a wireless charging pad. Robotaxi wireless charging No hands required pic.twitter.com/XL746DkGhb — Tesla (@Tesla) October 18, 2024 The […]

Tesla has officially closed orders for its Foundation Series Cybertruck and now offers two new configurations for purchase by the general public in the United States, starting at $79,990 USD. Two models available include the Cyberbeast All-Wheel Drive, priced from $79,990 US, which offers an estimated 325 miles of range, 11,000 pounds of towing capacity, […]

At Tesla’s “We, Robot” event, the company showcased new advancements in its Optimus robot, demonstrating a range of new abilities aimed at making the robot more autonomous and efficient. While some human interactions appeared to involve remote control, the presentation highlighted significant progress in Optimus’ functionality. Tesla has shared a new video showcasing Optimus’ new […]

On October 15, Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s head of Autopilot and AI, shared impressive details from the company’s recent “We, Robot” event, where Tesla’s autonomous fleet took center stage. Elluswamy revealed that 19 Cybercabs and 29 Model Ys operated entirely on their own, transporting over 2,000 attendees across 1,300 trips over a span of 3.5 hours—all […]

Tesla has introduced a 7-seat version of its Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) in Europe and the Middle East. The new option comes with a €2,100 upgrade for customers seeking extra passenger space. The seven-seat configuration includes a third row with seating for two (basically small children and adults on shorter rides), designed […]

Tesla took a significant step toward doubling the production capacity at Giga Berlin Tuesday after receiving approval from local authorities to build a new hall. This marks the first of three phases in Tesla’s planned expansion, which will include new infrastructure for storage, a battery cell test lab, and logistics areas. The construction will take […]