Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla’s Robotaxi Turns 1. Here’s How Far It’s Actually Come.

Tesla is officially celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Robotaxi service, marking a major milestone as its driverless ride-hailing network transitions to a completely unsupervised model. The service originally launched on June 22, 2025, in Austin, Texas, using a fleet of modified Model Y vehicles. At the time, the program required a human safety monitor […]

Elon Musk Says Tesla FSD Will Take Verbal Orders Like an Uber Driver

Tesla vehicles will soon allow drivers to verbally guide Full Self-Driving (FSD) using conversational commands, treating the autonomous system more like a personal chauffeur. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the upcoming capability on X in response to an owner’s feature suggestion. The user noted that FSD needs the ability to take casual, real-time feedback during a […]
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Tesla is Calling on Fans to Fight a New Jersey Bill Targeting Self-Driving Cars

Tesla has launched a public campaign calling on its supporters to oppose a new legislative push in New Jersey that would establish the state’s first autonomous vehicle pilot program, claiming the rules are designed to block the company from the local market. The Texas-based electric vehicle manufacturer issued an appeal to customers regarding Senate Bill […]

EPA Just Greenlit Tesla’s Cybercab. Here Are the Specs It’s Been Hiding

Tesla’s Cybercab has cleared a key regulatory hurdle, receiving its Certificate of Conformity from the EPA and officially clearing the way for the autonomous robotaxi to enter US commerce as a zero-emission vehicle. The certification covers both federal emissions guidelines and California’s strict environmental standards, and the public filing revealed some technical details Tesla hadn’t […]
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SpaceX Launches Pre-Orders for Replica Raptor Engine Bell

SpaceX has quietly added a new piece of space memorabilia to its online merchandise shop, giving fans a chance to own a scaled-down piece of rocket hardware on the very day the company made Wall Street history. The company is now accepting pre-orders for a replica SpaceX Raptor Bell. The collectible is priced at $125.00 […]

SpaceX COO Says a Tesla Merger Could Happen. Here’s What We Know

SpaceX’s top operations executive just dropped a hint that a merger with Tesla could eventually be on the table. Speaking with CNBC on Friday, SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell said combining the two companies might make Elon Musk’s life a little easier, though she stopped short of saying anything was imminent. The comments came on the […]

Tesla FSD Supervised is Now Rolling Out in Belgium

Tesla has officially announced it’s rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Belgium, one day after Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder signed off on the approval. De Ridder announced the regulatory greenlight on Wednesday after Tesla completed local public road testing, pushing the final paperwork to Belgium’s homologation department. Tesla confirmed the rollout today, making […]

Cybertruck Is Getting Actually Smart Summon. Tesla Makes It Official

Tesla has officially confirmed that Actually Smart Summon is making its way to the Cybertruck, bringing the highly anticipated driverless parking lot feature to the electric pickup. The company announced the rollout on social media, noting that the capability is arriving shortly for owners. The feature, colloquially known by its acronym ASS, allows users to […]
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SpaceX Just Unveiled Its First AI Satellite. It Runs Data Centers in Space.

SpaceX has officially introduced its first-generation artificial intelligence satellite, named AI1. The new orbital platform is designed specifically to handle massive AI workloads directly in space. By taking advantage of the vacuum of space, the satellite design solves major terrestrial energy and cooling challenges. The platform utilizes simplified Starlink V3 technology, massive 70-meter solar arrays […]
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A Tesla Model 3 Just Outdrove Its EPA Rating. It’s Now the Efficiency King.

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel-drive version outperformed its official range estimates in a recent real-world test conducted by Edmunds. While the vehicle holds an official EPA range estimate of 363 miles, the test car managed to travel 393 miles on a single charge. This represents an 8.3 percent improvement over the federal estimate, placing […]

Tesla Tweaks Model Y and Model 3 U.S. Incentives, and Financing Options

Tesla has implemented a series of minor overnight updates to its vehicle configurations, pricing, and financing incentives in the United States. The changes target promotional offers and monthly costs for both the Model 3 and Model Y lineups. First, the automaker is winding down a popular incentive for new sedan buyers. The promotion offering one […]