Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla Cuts FSD Subscription Pricing to $99; Referral Reward Drops 40%

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 2024.3.15: FSD 12.3.4 for New Model 3, Legacy Model S/X

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 […]

BMW EV Sales Increase 41% Year-Over-Year in Q1

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 […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Meet Prime Minister Modi in India

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to visit New Delhi, India, in the week of April 22 for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The agenda for the high-profile meeting includes discussions on potential investments and the possibility of setting up a Tesla manufacturing facility in India. This initiative is part of Tesla’s strategy […]

Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in 2018

Tesla has reached a settlement in a lawsuit stemming from a 2018 crash that resulted in the death of Apple engineer Walter Huang. The incident, involving Huang’s Tesla Model X operating on Autopilot, collided with a highway barrier. The lawsuit was set for trial this week in California Superior Court, potentially spotlighting Tesla’s Autopilot and […]

Lucid Q1 2024 Sees 1,967 Deliveries, 40% Increase YoY

Lucid has revealed its production and delivery figures for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The company announced it produced 1,728 vehicles and achieved deliveries of 1,967 vehicles during the quarter. This deliveries number beats Wall Street estimates and is far lower than the 2021 SPAC presentation where it said it was forecasted to […]

Tesla Plans World’s Largest Supercharger in Florida with 200 Stalls

Tesla is set to build yet another massive Supercharger site, this time setting a new record for the world’s largest. That’s according to a discovery by Supercharger sleuth MarcoRP (@MarcoRPi) on Saturday. He says Tesla is set to construct the largest Supercharger site globally in Yeehaw Junction, Florida. Tesla has submitted plans for a “Mega […]

Tesla Mobile Gallery Tour in NYC: Model Y Towed by Cybertruck

Tesla has launched an innovative advertising venture in New York City with the launch of its Mobile Gallery, uniquely towed by a Cybertruck. The exhibition features a Model Y enclosed in a transparent display, proclaiming “the best-selling car in the world is made in America.” The Model Y was the world’s best-selling car globally last […]

Tesla Milestone: 1 Billion+ Miles Driven on FSD

Tesla announced it has reached a major milestone with its Autopilot add-on, Full Self-Driving (FSD), as the company’s customer fleet has driven over 1 billion miles (1.6 billion kilometres). As you can see from the chart shared by Tesla today, FSD miles driven surged after the company gave out its free one-month trial of FSD […]

Tesla Robotaxi Unveil Coming August 8, Says Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday the company will reveal its Robotaxi on August 8, 2024. Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 5, 2024 “Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8,” said Musk, less than an hour ago. That’s 125 days from now. Musk added afterwards, “8/8 and year of the Dragon,” […]

Philippines Brings Starlink Internet to 15 Aurora Province Schools

The Philippines Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has successfully equipped fifteen remote schools in Aurora province with high-speed internet connectivity, leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet. Each school received a Starlink satellite dish, router, a one-year complimentary internet subscription, and a Wi-Fi extender. This major upgrade opens a new chapter for teachers and students in […]

Uber Eats Launches Waymo Autonomous Deliveries in Phoenix

Uber Eats, in collaboration with Google’s Waymo, has expanded its services in Phoenix to include deliveries made by autonomous vehicles. This innovative step, building on the success of their autonomous ride-sharing partnership in Phoenix, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of delivery services. Starting today, residents of Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler may see their […]

SpaceX Applies for Internet Permit for Starlink in Indonesia

SpaceX has formally submitted an application to the Indonesian government for an internet service provider (ISP) license for its satellite-based internet service, Starlink, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications. This move signifies Starlink’s continuing push into the Southeast Asian market, following its service launch in Malaysia last year and a partnership agreement with a Philippine […]

Rivian Beats Q1 Delivery Expectations, Hits 100,000 Car Milestone

Rivian has achieved a significant milestone, producing 100,000 cars, as it surpassed Q1 delivery expectations despite concerns over the electric vehicle (EV) sector’s growth. The company delivered 13,588 vehicles in the first quarter ended March 31, outperforming the forecast of 12,415 units by 16 analysts from Visible Alpha. This growth was driven by strong demand […]

Tesla Scouts India for EV Plant Worth Up to $3 Billion: Report

Tesla looks to send a scouting team to India this month to explore locations for a potential electric car manufacturing plant, with investments estimated between $2 billion and $3 billion, revealed two individuals with direct knowledge of the company’s plans, according to the Financial Times. This move aligns with India’s recent policy adjustments aimed at […]