Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla Cybertruck Orders Hit ‘Prepare for Delivery’ Stage

Tesla on Friday started sending out email order invites for Cybertruck reservation holders that were not employees, offering up options for the limited-edition Foundation series that includes special laser-etched badging and more. After placing his Cybertruck order, @WholeMarsBlog and many more have noted their order status is now at ‘prepare for delivery,” suggesting the electric […]

Ford Confirms Tesla Shared 48V Vehicle Design Document

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken an unprecedented step in the automotive industry by sharing a document titled ‘How to design a 48-volt vehicle’ with other CEOs, including Ford’s Jim Farley. This move, revealed in Hagerty’s Cybertruck review, highlights the collaborative approach Musk is fostering within the industry. The document, which outlines the design principles […]

Newport Police Wants to Add Tesla Vehicles to the Fleet

The Newport Police Department in Kentucky is exploring the possibility of incorporating Tesla electric vehicles into its fleet. Currently, the department is accepting sealed bids for three 2023 Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel drive vehicles, marking a potential shift in its approach to police transportation. Police Chief Chris Fangman explained that the procurement process is underway, […]

Tesla Model Y Surges to 2nd in New Car Registrations in the US

In a notable shift in the US automotive market, the Tesla Model Y has emerged as the second most registered new vehicle in the first nine months of 2023, closely trailing the long-reigning leader, the Ford F-150. This information comes from Experian’s latest vehicle registration data, highlighting a significant milestone for electric vehicles in the […]

First Impressions of Tesla Cybertruck by Sandy Munro [VIDEO]

An in-depth look at the Tesla Cybertruck from the perspective of the ‘teardown titan’ Sandy Munro has been released, from his visit to the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Munro, known for his expertise in automotive engineering, takes viewers on a ride and drive of the Cybertruck, noting that the prototype he’s driving is not […]

Tesla Faces Legal Setback in Sweden Amid Union Disputes

Tesla encountered a legal defeat in Sweden on Thursday, as tensions with Nordic trade unions intensified. A Swedish court ruled that PostNord, the national postal service, is not obligated to deliver license plates to Tesla, which are currently withheld by PostNord workers. This decision is part of an ongoing dispute over collective bargaining agreements, reports […]

Tesla 2023 Holiday Software Update: Features Overview

Tesla started rolling out its 2023 holiday software update to employees late Tuesday, and one day later some early release notes have leaked. According to screenshots shared by @Teslascope, we have a short preview of new features available in this 2023 holiday update, which includes Apple Podcasts, Tesla Arcade updates, a new automatic blind spot […]

Tesla 2023.44.25 Holiday Update Rolling Out to Employees

Tesla’s 2023 holiday software update started rolling out to employees on late Tuesday, it appears. This year’s holiday update is coming in as version 2023.44.25 and according to TeslaFi, was detected as waiting for download on a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. According to @Teslascope, they noted yesterday that this 2023 […]

Tesla’s China Factory Sees 30% Annual Sales Jump in November

Tesla has reported a remarkable sales performance in China for the month of November. The company successfully sold 82,432 vehicles that were manufactured from its Giga Shanghai factory. This figure is part of a significant upward trend in Tesla’s sales within the country, notes @Tslachan. Specific breakdowns of actual production, retail and export numbers are […]

Elon Musk Discusses Cybertruck’s Innovations with Sandy Munro

The founder of Munro Associates, Sandy Munro, recently interviewed Tesla CEO Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla about the company’s Cybertruck. The conversation, which took place late in the evening, covered various aspects of Tesla’s latest product release, emphasizing its revolutionary nature, from Giga Texas. Musk highlighted the Cybertruck as Tesla’s most groundbreaking product to date, […]

Tesla Insurance Faces Class Action Over Alleged Premium Overcharges

Tesla’s Insurance offering has been ordered to face a class action lawsuit by a California judge, reports Reuters. The accusation centers on the claim that the company overcharged drivers for premiums, basing them on purportedly false crash warnings rather than actual driving behavior. This decision came from Judge Brad Seligman of the Alameda County Superior […]

Cybertruck Review by MKBHD: What Tesla Didn’t Tell You

Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck was announced yesterday and now Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, has released his initial review of the truck. The prototype, while not yet a delivery model, closely represents what customers can expect in their trucks. Here are some little nuances about Cybertruck that Tesla didn’t tell us about at its presentation event: Sub-trunk […]

Tesla Reveals First Cybertruck Accessories

Tesla has officially announced a range of accessories for its Cybertruck, enhancing its utility and appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. The newly revealed accessories include a light bar, a basecamp tent, and a spare tire, each designed to augment the Cybertruck’s off-road and adventure capabilities. The highlight of these accessories is the powerful light bar, capable […]

SpaceX Acquires Parachute Vendor Pioneer Aerospace

SpaceX has recently expanded its in-house capabilities by acquiring parachute vendor Pioneer Aerospace. The acquisition, valued at $2.2 million, was facilitated following the bankruptcy of Pioneer’s parent company, as reported first by The Information. This marks SpaceX’s second significant acquisition after integrating small satellite startup Swarm in 2021. Pioneer Aerospace has been a crucial supplier […]

Tesla Invites Customers to Cybertruck Livestream Watch Party

Tesla has announced an exclusive viewing event for its upcoming Cybertruck, scheduled for November 30, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM PT. The company emailed Canadian customers asking them to RSVP to attend, according to an email received by Tesla North. The event, set to take place at Tesla Surrey (19505 Langley Bypass) in […]