Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla is refining its vehicle communication with a new visual cue found in the latest software builds. The update is designed to ensure drivers remain prepared to take over during autonomous maneuvers. The new prompt displays a prominent message on the touchscreen stating, “Keep your hands ready to steer.” This visual warning appears directly within […]

Tesla owners in Canada have a new way to earn rewards through a program launched by WattsApp, a Toronto-based charging network operator. The initiative allows drivers to benefit from federal clean energy incentives simply by charging their vehicles at home. The program works by connecting a Tesla account to the WattsApp platform using Tesla’s official […]

The Davis City Council in California will decide Tuesday whether to officially end the city’s engagement with all companies owned or controlled by Elon Musk. A proposed resolution would stop Davis from signing new contracts with Musk-led firms and push the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to divest from those businesses. The move follows direct […]

Tesla has officially refreshed its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles in the U.S., bringing new styling, upgraded features, and a bump in price. The updates went live today, and while the cars look and feel more refined, buyers will also need to shell out more to get behind the wheel. The Model S […]

Tesla has revived its fan video contest, now called TeslaVision, and it’s offering a major reward: a brand-new Model Y and a trip to Gigafactory Texas. To enter, fans must create a video (90 seconds or less) showing how Tesla gives them “more” in life — more freedom, fun, safety, or convenience. The contest is […]

As announced by Tesla’s @cybertruck account last week, Tesla is offering 0% APR financing for 60 months when customers purchase Full Self-Driving (Supervised) with their Cybertruck. The offer applies to all trims of the vehicle. To qualify, buyers must take delivery by June 30, 2025, and the promotion is only available in the United States. […]

SpaceX’s Starlink is providing one month of free internet service to help Canadians impacted by ongoing wildfires. The company says it has automatically credited existing active customers in affected regions—no action is needed. People who had previously cancelled or paused their service will also receive a credit equal to their old plan, which they can […]

Tesla has launched a new promotion in China running from June 5 to June 30, 2025, offering customers and referrers extra incentives on Model 3, Model Y, and other S3XY series vehicles. Customers who place a new order and take delivery by June 30 will receive an ¥8,000 paint option credit. This credit can be […]

SpaceX’s Starlink has rolled out its most rugged internet solution to date: the Starlink Performance Kit, designed for high-speed connectivity in the world’s harshest environments. Built with an aluminum enclosure and rated IP69K for water and dust protection, the kit can deliver download speeds over 400 Mbps, even in extreme weather, remote job sites, and […]

In a decision sparking outrage among electric vehicle drivers, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has ordered Tesla to decommission 64 Supercharger stalls along the state’s busiest highway, despite Tesla’s offer to expand and upgrade its charging infrastructure. On May 30, @TeslaCharging revealed that NJTA had awarded an exclusive contract to a single unnamed charging […]

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, […]