Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla’s push to trademark the word “Robotaxi” for its future autonomous vehicles has hit a roadblock. According to a new filing reviewed by TechCrunch, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected Tesla’s application, saying the term is too generic. The rejection, issued as a “nonfinal office action,” means Tesla has three months to respond […]

Tesla has started emailing some Cybertruck owners with an offer for a free one-year trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, now labeled “Full Self-Driving (Supervised).” According to emails shared online by Cybertruck owners, the trial allows the FSD (Supervised) system to handle most driving tasks, including lane changes, turns, and navigating complex roads, all […]

Tesla has released a new video on its YouTube channel called Outage Protection, showcasing how its Powerwall battery system helps homeowners stay prepared during extreme weather and power outages. The feature, known as Storm Watch, automatically charges the Powerwall to 100% when severe weather is forecasted in the user’s area. Tesla says it pulls data […]

Tesla North America shared off one of its most advanced manufacturing features: new vehicles that drive themselves off the assembly line. We’ve seen a teaser below, but now we have a closer look from inside the factory. “We make the most American-made cars that drive themselves from the end of the production line to the […]

SpaceX has launched a new low-cost accessory called the Starlink Router Mini, aimed at improving Wi-Fi coverage in smaller homes or areas with dead zones. Priced at $40 USD, the router is currently only available in the United States through the official Starlink Shop. Designed to extend or supplement your existing Starlink setup, the Router […]

Tesla shared an update today on the progress of its Semi factory at Gigafactory Nevada, giving a first look inside the new building. Dan Priestley, who leads Tesla’s Semi program, said construction has been underway for several months. “We’ve been spending the last several months constructing this building, mostly with the walls, all of the […]

The U.S. government is making it easier for automakers like Tesla to test self-driving cars, in a move aimed at keeping pace with China, according to the Associated Press. On Thursday, the Transportation Department said it will allow U.S. companies to apply for exemptions from some federal safety rules when testing self-driving vehicles. The department […]

Yesterday Tesla released its Q1 earnings and it wasn’t pretty, with revenue down 9% year-over-year and net income plunging 71%, to go with lower deliveries. Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings call was less about financial details and more of a sweeping look at Elon Musk’s broader vision. From his role in U.S. government reform to Tesla’s […]

Tesla’s first quarter of 2025 was a mixed bag. The company posted lower profits and car sales, but it leaned hard into future-focused areas like AI, energy storage, and autonomous driving. Here’s what happened. Key Financials Revenue: $19.3 billion, down 9% year-over-year Net income (GAAP): $409 million, a 71% drop Free cash flow: $664 million, […]

Tesla’s rumored affordable electric vehicle may be hitting delays. According to a ‘exclusive’ Reuters report citing multiple unnamed sources, a lower-cost version of the Model Y—codenamed “E41”—won’t begin production in the U.S. until later than expected. The company had previously said that its new affordable EVs would launch in the first half of 2025. But […]

On Thursday, Tesla announced the rollout of its advanced adaptive headlights feature for vehicles in the United States and Canada, marking a significant enhancement in nighttime driving safety. The feature, part of the 2025 Spring Update (version 2025.14), is now available for Tesla models equipped with the necessary matrix LED headlights. According to Tesla, “Adaptive […]

Tesla has shared two images of some super sleek modern server cabinets with a Cyber design, taking styling from its Cybertruck. The clean wiring is next-level. “Quiet please. The machines are learning,” said Tesla AI on X. Tesla did not specify what we are looking at, but it’s likely the company’s Dojo supercomputer setup for […]

Tesla is starting to roll out its 2025 Spring Update and it’s coming in as version 2025.14. Owners such as Walgtech (@StianWalgermo) have received the Spring Update and shared screenshots of release notes. Besides the 2025.14 release notes below, the Tesla owner also said there’s now a wider field of view for Sentry Mode. There’s […]

A 40-year-old man from New Mexico has been charged with two counts of arson after fires were deliberately set at a Tesla dealership and the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters earlier this year. Federal investigators say Jamison Wagner is behind both attacks. On February 9, two Tesla vehicles were damaged by fire at the […]

Tesla is rolling out its 2025 Spring software update, bringing a mix of safety upgrades, convenience features, and entertainment tweaks to its lineup. The update will be available soon for eligible vehicles across Canada and the U.S. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new: Driver Safety and Visibility Adaptive Headlights (US & Canada)Headlights now adapt to […]