Stories by Alex Diaz

New footage from Gigafactory Texas has given us the clearest look yet at the specialized hardware that will keep Tesla’s future robotaxis on the road during bad weather. Longtime factory observer Joe Tegtmeyer captured a video on March 10, 2026, showing the Cybercab’s automated camera washers in full operation. The video shows high-pressure fluid spraying […]

With Tesla’s first production Cybercab officially rolling off the Giga Texas line on February 18, the dream of owning a self-earning Robotaxi fleet is moving from science fiction to a mathematical reality. Investors are already crunching the numbers on how a small initial investment could compound into a massive passive income stream. According to a […]

Tesla has officially expanded its heavy-duty charging footprint with the opening of the first Megacharger station in the Los Angeles area. Located at 4265 E Guasti Road in Ontario, California, the site is now live and ready for Tesla Semi fleet customers. The selection of Ontario is no coincidence. Situated in the Inland Empire, this […]

Tesla has updated its Austin Robotaxi pricing for the first time in over six months, raising the base fare from $1 to $3.25 as of March 7, 2026. While the per-mile rate remains steady at $1, the change significantly impacts shorter trips. For instance, a 5-mile journey that previously cost $6 now totals $8.25. The […]

Elon Musk confirmed today that Tesla’s battery production is “getting good” following the release of a new patent that solves a massive manufacturing hurdle. For years, the company has chased a dry electrode process to replace the messy, expensive, and toxic methods used to make batteries today. Traditional battery making is a lot like baking. […]

Tesla has officially confirmed a significant engineering change to the 2026 Model Y, specifically designed to lower ownership costs and simplify minor repairs. The updated rear bumper, part of the “Juniper” refresh, has been re-engineered to better absorb low-speed impacts, protecting the expensive liftgate and sensitive internal components. The redesign addressed a common pain point […]

Tesla has filed a patent for a revolutionary “monolithic” seat frame that could debut in the upcoming next-generation Roadster. Published on March 5, 2026, the patent describes a single-piece structure made from advanced composites like carbon-nylon or Kevlar, replacing the dozens of metal parts and brackets found in traditional car seats. The innovation mirrors Tesla’s […]

Long Beach, California-based Hight Logistics is doubling down on its commitment to sustainable shipping, recently showcasing its new Tesla Semi during a high-profile delivery for the TPM logistics conference. The company used the all-electric Class 8 truck to deliver a customer container directly to the event, marking a significant milestone in its transition to a […]

SpaceX has reached a major turning point at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona by officially rebranding its satellite-to-phone technology as Starlink Mobile. We first saw SpaceX trademark that name back in December and now we know why. During a keynote presentation (titled The Future of Satellite-to-Mobile with Starlink) on Monday, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell […]

The dream of a sub-$60,000 Tesla Cybertruck has evaporated. Just 10 days after launching a new Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) trim at a headline-grabbing $59,990 USD, Tesla has officially increased the price to $69,990. The move follows a “buy it now” ultimatum from CEO Elon Musk, who warned on social media last month that […]

SpaceX is reportedly on track for a massive initial public offering (IPO) as early as June, with the company seeking a valuation of approximately $1.75 trillion, reports Bloomberg. The move would officially transition Elon Musk’s aerospace giant from a private powerhouse to one of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the world. The potential […]

Tesla has officially brought back the seven-seat configuration for the Model Y in Europe. The highly requested third row is now available to order, but it is exclusively locked to the Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive model. Customers in countries like Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands can now add the two forward-facing jump seats […]

Internal records suggest federal officials knew funding for Canada’s popular electric vehicle rebate program was nearing exhaustion months before the public was notified in January 2025. According to documents obtained by The Canadian Press under access-to-information laws, Transport Canada identified as early as November 2024 that the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program would likely […]

Canadian Tesla owners can now officially sign up for the WattsApp charging rewards program following the successful completion of its beta testing phase. The Toronto-based platform, which transforms home charging sessions into financial rewards, has moved into full operation with a streamlined payout system that replaces older gift card options with direct cash. The program […]

Tesla has begun rolling out its advanced AI assistant Grok to vehicles in Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant upgrade for local Tesla owners. Earlier this month, Grok started its rollout to cars in Europe. The feature arrived on February 24, 2026, through an over-the-air software update (version 2026.2.6.1 or similar, with some sources […]