Stories by Alex Diaz
Tesla Reveals Cybercab Will Feature Built-In Starlink V5 Connectivity
Tesla has officially confirmed that its upcoming fully autonomous Cybercab will feature built-in Starlink V5 satellite integration directly inside the vehicle. According to a graphic shared by Tesla, the next-generation satellite terminal will sit alongside traditional GPS antennas and 5G LTE hardware. The visual outline reveals how the compact V5 satellite setup is embedded right […]
Tesla Model Y L Hits US Showrooms: Where to See It
Tesla announced last week that fans can now experience the new Model Y Long Wheelbase in person at select retail locations across the United States. The vehicle is on display at eight key showrooms, including Fremont and Newport Beach in California, Las Vegas, Houston Galleria, Naperville, Tysons Corner, Meatpacking in New York, and Duluth, Georgia. […]
Tesla FSD Will Soon Adapt To Individual Driver Preferences, Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will eventually learn from driver behavior to customize the ride. The announcement came after Tesla owner Omar shared a common frustration on X. He complained that the vehicle frequently exits carpool or express lanes on its own, leaving the car stuck in […]
Tesla Shares Q2 Earnings Expectations From Major Wall Street Analysts
Tesla has published its company-compiled consensus estimates ahead of its second-quarter earnings report, revealing what major sell-side analysts expect from the electric vehicle manufacturer. The data represents average predictions from 23 financial institutions, including Barclays, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. According to the Tesla Investor Relations data, Wall Street expects Tesla to […]
Tesla Model 3 Completes Coast-to-Coast Drive on FSD v14 Lite
Two drivers have achieved a major milestone during an ambitious road trip across North America, completing a diagonal coast-to-coast journey across the United States using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software on older hardware. Koby Pierce and his co-pilot, known online as Liam’s Dad, navigated a 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range from the southernmost buoy […]
NTSB Report Backs Tesla: Driver Overrode FSD Before Fatal Texas Crash
The US National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on last month’s Model 3 crash into a Texas home, and the findings line up with Tesla’s position that the driver, not the car, was responsible. According to the report released July 15, the NTSB found the driver pressed the accelerator pedal to 100 […]
Tesla Robotaxi Fleet Surges 50% with Expansion in Texas
Tesla is quietly scaling up its autonomous vehicle ambitions in the Lone Star State, with a sudden influx of newly registered vehicles indicating that the automaker is gearing up for a much larger testing footprint. According to data compiled by the Texas Autonomous Vehicle Tracker, Tesla recently added 58 Model Y SUVs to its active […]
SpaceX Quietly Launches Starlink V5: Here is Your First Look
SpaceX has quietly unveiled its latest satellite internet hardware, introducing the next-generation Starlink V5 kit. According to an official announcement shared by Starlink, the new V5 model features a significantly smaller and lighter design than the previous V4 dish. Alongside the physical diet, the new hardware operates with much better power efficiency, meaning it will […]
Lucid Responds to Bankruptcy and Takeover Rumours After Stock Plunges 41%
Lucid Motors has flatly denied reports that the electric vehicle maker is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy or going private. The company’s head of communications, Nick Twork, pushed back directly against the claims on Tuesday, calling the speculation entirely unfounded. Despite the strong denial, the reports triggered panic on Wall Street, causing Lucid’s stock […]
Frontier Airlines to Bring SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi to the Skies
Frontier Airlines has announced a partnership with SpaceX to equip its fleet with Starlink satellite internet, aiming to offer high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi onboard its aircraft. The Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier plans to launch its first Starlink-equipped flight in early 2027. Frontier will become the first airline in the United States to offer passenger access to Starlink […]
SpaceX Drops New ‘Critical Path’ Starship Documentary Episode
SpaceX has released a new documentary episode highlighting the intense preparation behind its massive rocket program, expanding on a video series that documents the evolution of the Starship program. The new 31-minute film, titled “Critical Path”, offers a look behind the scenes at the final days leading up to the launch of the first Starship […]
Tesla Is Quietly Upgrading Its China Cars. The Model Y Performance Is Coming Back.
New filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show Tesla is lining up more powerful versions of the China-made Model 3 and Model Y, and the Model Y Performance looks set to make a comeback. The paperwork, all under catalogue entry 194, covers several dual-motor variants of both cars. The big change […]
Starlink Delivers Massive 20 Gbps Internet Speeds to Far North Alaska
SpaceX’s satellite internet service is bringing blazing fast connection speeds to one of the most isolated places in North America. Starlink announced it is now reaching top symmetric speeds of 10 Gbps for both downloads and uploads in Utqiagvik, Alaska. Utqiagvik sits more than 500 kilometres above the Arctic Circle and is known as the […]
Tesla Model Y Tops the Dutch Market as June Car Sales Jump 13.4%
The Netherlands car market is finding its footing again after a slow first half, and the Tesla Model Y ended up on top of the whole thing. Tesla highlighted the new data earlier today on X. New figures from Dutch industry groups BOVAG and RAI Vereniging show 39,015 new passenger vehicles hit the road in […]
A First Look Inside the Production Tesla Cybercab: Here’s How It Feels
Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab is already generating excitement, with early access revealing a closer look at the vehicle’s design and unique features. Art Guajardo (@artsimage) recently had the opportunity to sit inside a production model to test its functionality, particularly the highly anticipated butterfly doors. Check out these gorgeous images he posted on X. According to […]