Stories by Alex Diaz

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 […]

Tesla is taking legal action against California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in a bid to scrub a “false advertiser” label from its corporate record. The lawsuit, filed on February 13, seeks to reverse a state ruling that found the electric vehicle maker misled consumers by exaggerating the capabilities of its driver-assistance software. The legal […]

A recent deep dive into the Tesla mobile app code has uncovered major upcoming features that will change how owners interact with their vehicles. The findings, sourced from app version 4.54.0, reveal that Tesla is moving toward a highly interactive and gamified experience for its users, as unearthed by @Tesla_App_iOS. A New Way to Earn […]

Tesla’s goal of a fully autonomous future has taken a major physical step forward at its Gigafactory Texas. Recent drone sightings confirm that production-ready versions of the Cybercab are now appearing at the site’s crash testing facility, and they are notably missing any form of human controls. The discovery was documented by Giga Texas drone […]

A Florida federal court has upheld a staggering $242.5 million verdict against Tesla following a 2019 crash that killed a woman and left another man severely injured. On Friday, Judge Beth Bloom denied Tesla’s request to overturn the jury’s decision, effectively closing a high-stakes legal battle over the safety of the company’s Autopilot system. The […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has issued a sudden ultimatum that could leave thousands of prospective Cybertruck owners in the lurch. After Tesla launched a more affordable Dual Motor AWD Cybertruck for $59,990 USD on Thursday evening, Musk clarified on Friday that the offer is strictly temporary. Writing on X, the CEO warned that this new […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially granted Tesla a critical waiver to deploy its new wireless charging technology. The order, released Thursday, allows the company to move forward with the high-tech sensors that will likely power the autonomous charging vision for the upcoming Cybercab. Wireless Charging Technology Cleared for Deployment The decision allows Tesla […]

Rivian has officially bridged the gap between your wrist and your vehicle. Starting today, February 19, 2026, the company is rolling out the highly anticipated Rivian Apple Watch companion app alongside its new Autonomy+ subscription service. This update, version 3.9.0 of the mobile app, allows R1T and R1S owners to control their vehicles without needing […]

Ford is pivoting its electric vehicle strategy with a new “Universal Electric Vehicle” (UEV) platform, designed to deliver a mid-size electric pickup starting at approximately $30,000. In a technical briefing this week, Ford executives revealed they are adopting several manufacturing and electrical innovations popularized by Tesla and its Cybertruck to reach this aggressive price point […]

Edmunds has officially released its 2026 vehicle rankings, and the Tesla Model 3 has taken the top spot as the “Top Rated Electric Car.” While the EV market has become increasingly crowded with new entries from legacy manufacturers, this award suggests that Tesla’s high-volume sedan still holds a significant lead in the areas that matter […]

Tesla’s ambitious autonomous ride-hailing pilot in Austin is hitting its stride, serving as a massive live laboratory for the future of transportation. While fresh data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standing General Order (SGO) shows a handful of recent minor incidents, the program is actually providing the exact kind of “edge case” […]