Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla has showcased a unique fleet of custom-wrapped vehicles at Gigafactory Texas to mark an upcoming historic milestone. Longtime factory observer Joe Tegtmeyer captured images of the special designs on Tuesday, revealing a festive lineup outside the Austin headquarters. The collection features a newly built Cybercab and a Cybertruck sporting patriotic, vintage-style themes ahead of […]

Tesla teased its arrival in Uruguay yesterday, posting a short animated clip on its Latin America X account that lit up the country’s outline with the caption “Estamos llegando,” which translates to “we are arriving.” It’s a big shift for the market. Hundreds of Teslas are already driving around Uruguay, but they all got there […]

Tesla has officially kicked off intensive validation trials for its highly anticipated autonomous robotaxi, announcing that “Engineering tests of the first production Cybercab have begun in Austin.” The milestone represents the latest stage in bringing the steering-wheel-free vehicle closer to active fleet service. Video shared by the company showed a finished, two-seat vehicle actively navigating […]

Tesla is preparing to share fresh updates regarding its manufacturing operations in Austin, Texas, next week. During an interview with content creators Jeff Lutz and Herbert Ong, Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy revealed that the company will announce significant developments on Tuesday, July 7. Moravy noted that the upcoming announcement will focus […]

The official emergency response documentation for the Tesla Cybercab provides a comprehensive look at the autonomous vehicle’s specialized structural design, occupant restraint configurations, and high-voltage isolation safeguards. Structural Integrity and High-Strength Zones To protect passengers in the absence of traditional crumple zones managed by standard engine bays, the cabin is surrounded by a rigid safety […]

Tesla just published its latest analyst delivery consensus, citing various analysts. According to the company’s own compiled consensus of 23 sell-side analysts, Tesla is expected to deliver 365,645 vehicles in Q1 2026. That’s down from the 418,227 vehicles Tesla actually delivered in Q4 2025, a drop of roughly 52,600 units quarter over quarter. The breakdown […]

SpaceX is looking to get into the mobile phone business, and it could end up competing directly with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. According to the Financial Times, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell mentioned during a recent IPO roadshow that the company is actively looking at launching its own retail Starlink mobile product, and may even build […]

Tesla is ramping things up hard at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, with a string of production boosts and new jobs on the way. Plant manager André Thierig says the factory will hit 7,500 vehicles a week starting this October, and Tesla is adding 1,000 new employees to the assembly lines to make that happen. That’s on top […]

Dozens of newly built Tesla Cybercabs are rolling off the production line at Gigafactory Texas, signalling a sharp increase in manufacturing activity for the autonomous vehicle. Longtime factory observer Joe Tegtmeyer captured footage of a fresh Cybercab leaving the factory floor on Wednesday, completing its first 2.4-kilometre test route over to the local Superchargers. This […]

Southwest Airlines officially entered the satellite internet race yesterday when its first aircraft equipped with SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi completed a flight from Dallas to Albuquerque. The milestone marks the beginning of a major fleet upgrade for the carrier, which plans to install the high-speed internet system on more than 300 aircraft by the end of […]

SpaceX is going to the bond market for the first time, and it’s doing so while sitting on a massive pile of cash. According to a new SEC filing, the company announced it’s launching an offering of senior unsecured notes on June 22, aimed at qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. investors. It’s SpaceX’s first ever […]

Tesla is officially celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Robotaxi service, marking a major milestone as its driverless ride-hailing network transitions to a completely unsupervised model. The service originally launched on June 22, 2025, in Austin, Texas, using a fleet of modified Model Y vehicles. At the time, the program required a human safety monitor […]

Green Bay’s police department is doubling down on electric patrol cars after its first two Teslas turned out to be shockingly cheap to run. The Green Bay Common Council just approved buying two more Tesla Model Y patrol vehicles, which will double the department’s electric fleet. The city’s finance committee signed off on the purchase […]

Tesla vehicles will soon allow drivers to verbally guide Full Self-Driving (FSD) using conversational commands, treating the autonomous system more like a personal chauffeur. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the upcoming capability on X in response to an owner’s feature suggestion. The user noted that FSD needs the ability to take casual, real-time feedback during a […]

Tesla has launched a public campaign calling on its supporters to oppose a new legislative push in New Jersey that would establish the state’s first autonomous vehicle pilot program, claiming the rules are designed to block the company from the local market. The Texas-based electric vehicle manufacturer issued an appeal to customers regarding Senate Bill […]