Stories by Alex Diaz

Image via Tesla Girl Tesla’s Cybertruck is rolling out to U.S. showrooms and now we have the first landing in Canada. According to images shared on Facebook and on X, the Tesla Sales and Service Centre in Langley, B.C., has the Cybertruck on display. Again, the electric truck is roped off as people are only […]

The ongoing IF Metall strike has escalated to impact Tesla’s operations in Sweden significantly. As of Monday night, a sympathy measure by Seko has resulted in Postnord halting all mail delivery to Tesla, including registration plates crucial for new vehicles’ service entry. Despite Tesla’s contention against what it calls “disproportionate action” by the Swedish Transport […]

Tesla has officially announced that preparations for the rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta in China are currently in progress. This development comes from a CLS CN reporter’s inquiry (via @ray4tesla) to Tesla about the launch, and follows recent speculations sparked by changes in Tesla’s online manuals in China. Although the company has not […]

Motor magazine has named the 2024 Tesla Model 3 as the ‘best car you can buy in Norway’, following significant upgrades that have enhanced the popular model’s appeal. The award forms part of Motor’s comprehensive annual car purchase guide, which evaluates vehicles based on economic sensibility, predictability of ownership, and performance in Motor’s tests or […]

Tesla recently held a media event in Australia, unveiling the updated 2024 Model 3 ‘Highland’, which introduces several significant enhancements and design changes. The event saw media invited including Tesla Tom from Ludicrous Feed, who offered an extensive walkaround of the new Model 3 variants, highlighting the advancements Tesla has made in its popular electric […]

Tesla has increased the price of its Model Y in China on Monday evening. The Model Y Long Range has increased in price by 2000 yuan ($282 USD), now priced at 304,400 yuan. Here is the price history of the Model 3 and Model Y in China over the past month or so (in yuan): […]

Kyle Vogt, the co-founder of Cruise who led the company from a startup to its acquisition by General Motors (GM), has resigned from his CEO position. This development was revealed in an email Vogt sent to employees, as reported by TechCrunch, which obtained a copy of the email. Following Vogt’s departure, GM Chair and CEO […]

BC Hydro is set to enhance its public electric vehicle (EV) charging network with the launch of a new version of its mobile app, promising improved functionality and user experience for EV owners, according to an email received by Tesla North. This development is part of BC Hydro’s ongoing efforts to expand and upgrade its […]

SpaceX has introduced a new residential Starlink internet dish for its satellite internet service, marking the debut of a third-gen model. The new Starlink kit, designed for easy setup, includes the ‘Standard’ Starlink dish with new design that includes a kickstand, a Gen 3 router, a 15-meter Starlink cable, a 1.5-meter AC cable, and a […]

Intersect Power has announced the commercial operation of its Oberon Solar + Storage project in Riverside County, California. The Oberon project, notable for its significant scale, produces 679 MWp/500 MWac of solar energy, sufficient to power over 207,000 homes annually. It also features a substantial 250 MW/1 GWh of co-located storage, built with batteries from […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX a modification to its existing vehicle operator license, paving the way for the second flight of its Starship/Super Heavy Launch Vehicle from Cameron County, Texas. This decision, announced on November 15th, 2023, follows a comprehensive evaluation of SpaceX’s proposal and relevant environmental assessments. Initially, SpaceX sought the […]

Mercedes-Benz has launched its first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub in Sandy Springs, Georgia, at the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz USA. The company first announced its charging network plans back in January. This hub marks the beginning of a widespread network of premium electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across North America, as part of Mercedes-Benz’s over $1 billion […]

Tesla China has raised the prices of its Model 3 and Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles, marking the second increase within a month (via @Tslachan). Tesla North had heard rumors on Chinese social media that speculated a price increase was incoming and it happened last night. The latest adjustment sees the Model 3 RWD […]

Unnamed Indian government officials, who are familiar with ongoing discussions, have revealed that the country is contemplating Tesla’s request for lower tariffs on imported electric vehicles. This consideration aligns with Tesla’s exploration of establishing a manufacturing plant in the country, reports The Financial Times. According to two officials knowledgeable about the matter, Tesla has approached […]

In a significant development for Tesla’s expansion plans, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal of India is scheduled to meet with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in the United States next week. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the meeting aims to advance Tesla’s entry into the South Asian market, reports Reuters. This high-profile meeting follows Musk’s […]