Stories by Alex Diaz

2024.27.20 Release Notes: Tesla FSD 12.5.3, Actually Smart Summon (ASS)

Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.27.20 software update to a small group of users, and it includes Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised) 12.5.3, along with the highly anticipated release of Actually Smart Summon (ASS). S3XY ASS is here, folks! Back in October 2022, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said ASS was “almost done”. Nearly two years […]

Tesla Extends Model Y 1.99% APR Promo in USA

Tesla has extended its 1.99% APR financing offer for Model Y in the U.S., initially set to expire on August 31, 2024, to now include all vehicles delivered by September 30, 2024. The promotion, which was originally launched last month for orders placed after July 18, is available to well-qualified buyers. The updated terms on […]

Brazil Freezes Starlink Finances; Musk Gives Free Service Amid Dispute

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered a freeze on Starlink’s finances, preventing the company from conducting financial transactions in the country, according to a statement posted by Starlink on X on August 29. The order was issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who determined that Starlink should be held responsible for fines levied against […]

Tesla Referral Codes in Canada Back, 1.99% Model Y Promo

Update November 26: You can now save $2,600 off your next Tesla in Canada as the program has doubled its discount for Q4. Tesla has re-launched its referral program in Canada, allowing customers to save $2,600 CAD when they buy a new car using a friend’s referral code. The reintroduction follows a recent relaunch of […]

Tesla Model Y Leads as Best-Selling Luxury Car in China for 3rd Week

Tesla continues to lead the luxury car market in China, with the Tesla Model Y emerging as the best-selling luxury vehicle for the third consecutive week. According to data shared by @Tslachan, 14,200 Teslas were insured in China last week alone, underscoring the brand’s strong performance in the competitive market. In August 2024, Tesla saw […]

Tesla FSD 12.5 Compared: HW3 vs. HW4 Road Test [VIDEOS]

In a recent comparison of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.5 on Hardware 3 (HW3) and Hardware 4 (HW4), Tesla owners Zack (@BLKMDL3) and James Locke (@arctechinc) tested the systems’ performance on unprotected left turns (UPLs) and speed bumps, revealing varied results. Tesla recently started rolling out FSD 12.5 to HW3 vehicles, after a month […]

2024.32 Tesla Release Notes: Construction on Routes and More

Tesla started rolling out its 2024.32 software update this week, and new features are coming that will make your vehicle better than before. Notable new features include the ability to see construction zones on your route, but this feature requires a Premium Connectivity subscription. Predictive text is also now available for nav searches, making it […]

Tesla Model Y RWD Now from £299/month in the UK

Tesla UK has introduced a new promotional price for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), available at £299 per month for a limited time. This offer is valid for 36 monthly payments with a downpayment of £4,499. The deal includes 10,000 miles per annum, with an excess mileage charge of £0.20 per mile. The total […]

Tesla Wall Connectors Now Available on Amazon Canada

Tesla’s Wall Connector has debuted on Amazon Canada, as the official charger is being promoted on the retailer’s main featured carousel. Two Tesla Wall Connectors are available, offering shipping at Prime speeds: Wall Connector with 24’ Cable: $625 CAD Universal Wall Connector (NACS + J1772) with 24’ Cable: $800 CAD The Universal Wall Connector also […]

Ford Shifts Strategy: Next-Gen Electric Truck Delayed, SUV Canceled

Ford announced a delay in the production of its next-generation all-electric pickup truck at a new Tennessee plant and canceled plans for a three-row electric SUV. The company will instead focus on hybrid models and electric commercial vehicles, including a new electric van in 2026 and two electric pickups in 2027. One pickup will be […]

Trump May End EV Tax Credit, Open to Musk in Cabinet

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated on Monday that, if elected, he would consider ending the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle (EV) purchases and expressed openness to appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a cabinet or advisory role. “Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing,” Trump said in an […]

Rimac Nevera R EV Supercar Revealed, Goes 0-60 in 1.74s

Rimac has introduced the Nevera R, a more focused and powerful version of its record-breaking all-electric hypercar. The Nevera R, equipped with next-generation Rimac All-Wheel Torque Vectoring and advanced braking systems, delivers 2,107 horsepower and is designed for both straight-line speed and cornering precision. The car reaches 300 km/h (186 mph) in just 8.66 seconds, […]

AT&T, Verizon to FCC: Reject SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell  

A proposal from SpaceX to enhance its cellular Starlink system is facing opposition from AT&T and Verizon, who argue the plan could interfere with their networks (via PCMag). AT&T’s technical analysis claims that SpaceX’s proposal could reduce network downlink throughput by an average of 18%. This week, both AT&T and Verizon submitted letters to the […]

First Tesla Cybertruck Test Drives to Debut at Electrify Expo

Tesla’s Cybertruck will be available for public test drives for the first time at the Electrify Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on August 24-25. This marks the exclusive opportunity for attendees to experience Tesla’s much-anticipated electric pickup truck. The event, held at Alameda Point, will offer a chance for EV enthusiasts, potential buyers, […]

Tesla Led Luxury Car Sales in China Last Week

Tesla continues to gain popularity in China, as the company’s vehicles were the best-selling luxury cars of any brand in the nation from August 5-8 (via @Tslachan). Elon Musk’s Tesla topped other brands such as Mercedes (2nd), Li Auto (3rd), and Audi (4th) and BMW (5th). But that’s not the only feat of Tesla in […]