Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla’s Q1 2024 shareholder slide deck today teased for the first time, ride-hailing integration within the company’s mobile app. This comes ahead of Tesla’s August 8 Robotaxi unveiling. We see screenshots of the Tesla iOS app, where you can “Summon” a Robotaxi. You just need to “hold to order” on top of a circle. Next, […]

Tesla today finally announced a new Model 3 Performance, built on its latest upgraded design of its electric sedan (Highland). The Model 3 Performance has started making its way to select U.S. showrooms, and now we are learning some interesting tidbits Tesla has not talked about yet. For starters, Acceleration modes are the regular Chill, […]

A comprehensive analysis conducted through Consumer Reports’ 2023 Annual Auto Surveys has revealed significant brand-based variations in car maintenance and repair costs over time, highlighting Tesla as the brand with the lowest expenses in this category. The study, which polled members about their out-of-pocket costs for maintenance and repairs over the past year, underscores the […]

Image via u/ebaydan777 Tesla owner @JeffTutorials has shared an HD video walkthrough of Tesla’s unannounced and expected Model 3 Performance, or possibly “Ludicrous”. “I tracked down a Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous in California! Here’s a detailed HD video walkthrough of the vehicle, completely uncovered,” said Jeff on Monday, noting the Model 3 was found in […]

Tesla has reportedly confirmed a $5 billion order for electrodes with LG Energy Solution, marking a strategic shift towards in-house battery production. The order, covering a substantial volume sufficient for approximately 1.3 to 1.4 million electric vehicles, underscores Tesla’s transition to self-manufacture batteries, addressing around 70% of its annual production volume based on last year’s […]

Tesla has significantly reduced the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to $8,000 USD in the United States, down from the previous $12,000 USD. Canadian customers will also see a price cut, with the FSD package now costing $11,000 CAD, reduced from $16,000 CAD. The price of Tesla’s FSD package has seen several adjustments […]

Tesla has officially announced its referral program will end globally after April 30, 2024. This information falls in line with what customers in South Korea were told earlier this week (via @Tslachan). On Friday night, Tesla made it official, saying, “Our current referral program benefits will end after April 30 in all markets.” Tesla’s referral […]

In a move set to benefit non-Tesla electric vehicle (EV) owners, Tesla has announced a substantial decrease in the cost of its Supercharging subscription service. The revised pricing now offers a 23% reduction, bringing the monthly fee down to €9.99. This price adjustment not only makes it more affordable for non-Tesla EV drivers to access […]

After Tesla just teased a Spring Update for its Model S/X and Model 3/Y, the company has shared what’s coming soon for the Cybertruck. Tesla’s latest Spring Update for Cybertruck will enhance both its utility and customization options. One of the biggest updates incoming is Home Power Sharing, allowing Cybertruck to power your home. Key […]

SpaceX has rolled out refurbished Starlink V4 Kits at a discounted rate in the United States, offering a cost-effective option for consumers interested in accessing high-speed, low-latency internet. Priced at $399 US, these kits represent a 33% saving compared to new units, making satellite internet more accessible to a broader audience (via PCMag). The refurbished […]

SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone in spaceflight sustainability and reusability by completing the 20th launch and landing of a single Falcon 9 first stage booster. This historic event occurred on Friday, April 12, at 9:40 p.m. ET, when the Falcon 9 rocket successfully deployed 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex […]

Image via r/roketman117 In response to a significant shortfall in patrol vehicles, compounded by national supply chain issues, aging fleets, and delayed delivery of new cars, the Anaheim Police Department (APD) has embarked on a pilot program testing the Tesla Model Y as a potential patrol vehicle. The APD’s vehicle shortage prompted the department to […]

Tesla has just cut Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription pricing to $99 USD, which is a 50% drop compared to its previous $199 pricing. If you go into the Tesla app under Upgrades, the Subscribe tab is showing Full Self-Driving Capability at $99, as shown by @BLKMDL3. FSD subscription is now officially $99/month!@elonmusk @Tesla pic.twitter.com/cj59KxoZDO — […]

Tesla has started rolling out the newest version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) for its reengineered 2024 Model 3, plus legacy Model S and Model X owners. This FSD (Supervised) update is part of the 2024.3.15 software update rolling out. Many owners confirmed the expanded release of FSD (Supervised), such as @Scarantino, who said, “Reengineered Model […]

In the first quarter of the year, BMW’s sales of fully electric vehicles significantly increased compared to the year-ago quarter. BMW reported a 41% increase in the delivery of battery-powered models, including the i4, iX1, and i7, in the three months leading to March, against the backdrop of a 28% rise in the group’s overall […]