Stories by Alex Diaz

The feds are finally getting off Tesla’s back regarding its Actually Smart Summon feature, better known to the internet as ASS. On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officially parked its 15-month investigation into the tech, deciding that the self-driving parking lot party trick isn’t a major safety threat after all. The investigation kicked […]

Tesla has officially hit a massive infrastructure milestone with the installation of its 80,000th Supercharger stall. The commemorative charging post is located in Saint-Saturnin, France, just north of the famous Le Mans racing circuit. This achievement highlights the rapid pace of Tesla’s network expansion, as the company continues to bolster its presence across Europe and […]

Tesla’s Model Y has officially claimed the title of the best-selling vehicle in Taiwan for March 2026, outpacing all other gas and electric competitors. According to recent registration data, the electric crossover secured the top spot in the overall market with 4,540 units delivered. The Model Y’s performance placed it well ahead of the second-place […]

A recent decompile of Tesla’s Robotaxi app version 26.3.0 has revealed significant upgrades designed to make autonomous ride-hailing a frictionless experience, as per Tesla_App_iOS. The most notable addition is the integration of Apple Pay and Google Pay, allowing riders to bypass manual credit card entry. Users will be able to authenticate fares instantly through their […]

Tesla’s Supercharger network continues to cement its position as the global backbone for electric vehicle travel, posting record-breaking statistics for the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest data, Tesla opened 2,500 new Supercharger stalls in Q1 alone, representing a 19% year-over-year growth in the network’s footprint. The utilization of the network is scaling […]

Tesla Japan has launched a new campaign offering three years of unlimited free Supercharging for customers who purchase a new vehicle this spring. The promotion is designed to help drivers bypass surging gas prices, which Tesla estimates could save the average driver roughly 291,000 yen over the three-year period. To qualify for the offer, customers […]

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly taken the first formal step toward the largest initial public offering in history by filing confidential paperwork to go public. According to the Financial Times, sources familiar with the matter say the Texas-based aerospace giant filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week. By filing confidentially, SpaceX can advance […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially marked the “ending of an era” for the company, announcing that custom orders for the Model S and Model X have come to a permanent halt. In a late-night post on March 31, Musk confirmed that the company’s original flagship vehicles are being phased out to make room for […]

Iranian authorities have arrested 46 people and seized 139 Starlink terminals as part of an intensifying effort to control information during the country’s ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel. Simultaneously, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a direct warning that it will begin targeting 18 major U.S. technology companies—including Tesla and Nvidia—starting […]

The South Korean government has issued a stern warning to Tesla owners against illegally enabling the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, noting that doing so is a criminal offence. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport revealed that Tesla Korea identified a software vulnerability linked to unauthorized FSD activations and […]

SpaceX made history on Monday, March 30, as a single Falcon 9 booster completed its 34th successful mission, further pushing the boundaries of orbital rocket reusability. The veteran booster, known as B1067, lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 5:15 p.m. EDT, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth […]

Tesla is planning a major expansion of its infrastructure in Japan, aiming to double its service centre network to support a growing customer base. The move, first reported by Nikkei, signals a renewed push by the U.S. automaker to capture more market share in a region traditionally dominated by domestic manufacturers. The expansion focuses on […]

Tesla has published a new patent that could change how its vehicles handle hardware upgrades for Full Self-Driving (FSD). The patent, which was filed in 2024 and released today, March 26, 2026, describes a modular design for the car’s Media Control Unit (MCU) and FSD computer, as noted by Koby Pierce. The new structure would […]

Tesla has officially highlighted a historic achievement in autonomous driving, as owner David Moss completed a verified coast-to-coast journey across the U.S. using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14. The 2,700-mile trip from California to South Carolina was finished in just 2 days and 20 hours with zero human interventions. Moss was invited to Giga Texas […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is hinting that a new vehicle for families is on the horizon. The exchange started when Musk responded to a discussion about family transport by stating that something way cooler than a minivan is coming. The comment caught the attention of Flexport founder Ryan Petersen, who suggested a specific three-row design […]