Stories by Alex Diaz

Elon Musk is reportedly lobbying U.S. lawmakers to accelerate federal approval for autonomous vehicles, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Over the past several weeks, Musk and his team at Tesla have been directly contacting members of Congress to build support for legislation that would lay the groundwork for […]

Elon Musk has officially wrapped up his short stint in the U.S. government. On May 30, 2025, his role as a Special Government Employee came to an end, hitting the 130-day legal limit for such positions. The White House’s official account on X announced today, “President Trump presents @ElonMusk with a gold key to the […]

Tesla has successfully tested its self-driving Model Y vehicles on public streets in Austin with no incidents, according to a statement from CEO Elon Musk on May 28, 2025. The tests, conducted over several days with no one in the driver’s seat, mark a significant milestone in Tesla’s push toward fully autonomous vehicles. Musk also […]

Image via @mariusfanu Tesla drivers using iPhones can now check their car’s charging status without unlocking their device. A new app update brings Live Activities support to iOS, allowing key charging info to appear directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. The feature works on iPhones running iOS 17.2 or later and activates as […]

Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson says a merger between Tesla and Musk’s AI startup xAI is likely, and would mark a turning point in the billionaire’s push to transform Tesla into a leader in real-world artificial intelligence. “I think it’s going to happen,” Isaacson said in an interview today on CNBC. He added that Musk, […]

Tesla is losing steam in Europe, as new car registrations across the EU dropped by 49% in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). From January to April, Tesla registrations fell by nearly 39% year-over-year. Tesla’s shrinking share is a stark contrast to […]

Elon Musk says he’s going back to his old routine of sleeping at work and spending nearly all his time on his companies. In a post on May 24, Musk said he’ll be “super focused” on X, his AI startup xAI, and Tesla, especially with major tech rollouts underway. This was in response to someone’s […]

Tesla is offering a new way for owners to experience its latest vehicles with a special 48-hour extended test drive, according to a message sent through the Tesla app, according to Canadian readers of Tesla North. Labeled the “Value Experience – Tesla Extended Demo Drive,” the promotion is a thank-you to current Tesla owners. Eligible […]

Elon Musk joined the Qatar Economic Forum virtually on May 20, 2025, in an intense and wide-ranging interview that touched on everything from Tesla’s leadership to political controversies. He was interviewed by Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain, with the reporter asking antagonizing and rapid-fire “gotcha” questions to Musk, with gaslighting as well. Speaking remotely from Giga Texas […]

Tesla has released a new interior upgrade for Model 3 and Model Y owners — a Charcoal Suede Dashboard Décor Wing, now available for $250 USD. Designed to give the dashboard a more premium look and feel, the new trim features a deep matte gray finish made from 100% vegan suede. Tesla says the material […]

SpaceX’s Starlink Mini is back on sale in Canada for $399, down from its regular $599 price. The offer runs until May 28 and brings back the same launch promo price from December 2024. Starlink Mini is a portable version of the company’s satellite internet kit, small enough to fit in a backpack. It includes […]

Tesla’s board has reportedly created a special committee to explore a new pay deal for CEO Elon Musk, according to people familiar with the matter cited by the Financial Times. The move comes after a Delaware court struck down Musk’s record-breaking 2018 stock award, leaving uncertainty over his future at the company. The committee, which […]

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will bring its Robotaxi service and Optimus humanoid robots to Saudi Arabia. The announcement came at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, marking another step in Tesla’s global expansion. Musk travelled to the Kingdom with President Donald Trump. Musk also revealed that Starlink was approved to begin offering service for maritime […]

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sent a detailed information request to Tesla, demanding answers about the company’s upcoming robotaxi service and the safety of its self-driving technology. The letter, dated May 8, 2025, was addressed to Tesla’s Director of Field Quality and made public today. NHTSA says it is closely watching […]

When will Tesla launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe? Well, that depends on regulators of course. According to a response by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, he said on Monday morning, “Tesla is waiting for EU approval (sigh),” in response to a post talking about the “beta” label leaving Autopilot’s Autosteer feature in Europe. […]