Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla has launched a more affordable version of its Cybertruck — the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) — with deliveries expected to begin in the U.S. between June and July 2025. This RWD Cybertruck is not available in Canada yet. We first saw Tesla announce the RWD Cybertruck for the Middle East this week, but […]

Tesla shares jumped nearly 23% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump paused new import tariffs for 90 days. The stock closed up $50.34 per share at $272.20 and rose another 0.92% in after-hours trading. Earlier in the day, Trump announced that most countries would face a reduced tariff rate of 10% while trade talks […]

Tesla is planning to reintroduce power to its 12V sockets when a vehicle is parked, thanks to a new feature called Accessory Power, according to Not a Tesla App. Back in September 2024, a software update disabled the 12V outlet when Sentry Mode was on with limited usage. You had to have a person sitting […]

A new report from Wedbush says Tesla is facing a “perfect storm” as political controversy and new U.S. tariffs threaten to damage the company’s brand and global business. The investment firm lowered its 12-month price target for Tesla stock from $550 to $315, though it still maintains an “Outperform” rating. In the April 6 note, […]

Tesla has started expanding access to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) (Supervised) Early Access Program, now allowing owners of Hardware 4 vehicles to enroll, according to screenshots shared by @SawyerMerritt on X. A banner in the Tesla app is appearing for some owners with the option to “Enroll in FSD (Supervised) Early Access Program.” This gives […]

Tesla built 362,615 vehicles and delivered 336,681 during the first quarter of 2025, the company announced Wednesday. Production was down slightly due to upgrades at all four factories to prepare for the new Model Y, which Tesla says is ramping up smoothly. The company previously mentioned the transition Most of the numbers came from the […]

In the early hours of March 31, 2025, Tesla Manufacturing announced a significant achievement at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, commonly known as Giga Berlin. The facility has now produced its 500,000th Tesla Model Y, marking a key milestone in the company’s European production journey. The announcement, shared via a succinct post on X stating, “500.000 Model […]

United Airlines has received federal approval to begin flying its first regional jet equipped with Starlink satellite internet, reports the company. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued certification for the Embraer 175 aircraft, and United says its first customer flight using Starlink Wi-Fi will take off in May 2025. The approval comes less […]

Tesla’s latest software update 2025.8.4 (that first debuted a week ago) quietly includes a handy feature for Model 3 Performance owners — even though the release notes only mention “minor fixes and improvements.” As pointed out by @WholeMarsBlog, the update now lets drivers automatically switch to the standard setting on adaptive suspension whenever Autopilot is […]

Elon Musk announced Friday that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired X in an all-stock deal that values the two companies at a combined $113 billion. Musk shared the news on X, writing that the deal “officially take[s] the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent” of both companies. xAI is […]

Tesla could come out ahead after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars, set to begin next week. The move has shaken the auto industry, with analysts saying it will hit most traditional carmakers hard—but benefit Tesla, which builds all of its vehicles in the U.S. Shares of Tesla […]

Update March 25: The Star has a follow up story just now–with an investigation underway into Tesla’s rebates. The federal investigation into Tesla’s $43 million in iZEV rebate claims is now underway, with Transport Canada reviewing each submission individually. While no timeline has been given for when or if the funds will be released, industry […]

Tesla is officially entering the Saudi market, announcing today that it will host a launch event at Bujairi Terrace in Riyadh on April 10. The event will offer guests a look at Tesla’s global bestsellers and its clean energy ecosystem, including solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicles. Visitors will also be able to experience […]

Ark Investment Management’s Cathie Wood is standing by her long-term bet on Tesla, telling Bloomberg that she expects the EV maker’s stock to surge nearly tenfold to $2,600 within five years. Speaking at the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong, Wood said Tesla’s future value will be driven primarily by its yet-to-launch robotaxi business, […]

Tesla saw a drop in sales across Europe in February 2025, but the company says the slowdown is part of a planned transition—and not a sign of long-term trouble. According to data from JATO Dynamics, registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe rose 26% year-over-year, hitting a record 164,000 units for the month. But […]