Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla “Solves” Auto Wipers: New Patent-Backed Update Hits Entire Fleet

Tesla Senior AI Engineer Yun-Ta Tsai confirmed today that the company has fully implemented a new update to its automatic wiper system across its entire vehicle fleet. The announcement follows years of owner complaints regarding “unpredictable” wiper behavior, including dry-wiping or failing to activate during heavy rain. The company has solved Full Self-Driving (for the […]

Tesla’s Robotaxi App Just Got a Major Update: Here is Everything New

Tesla has released a substantial update to its Robotaxi app, introducing several quality-of-life improvements and essential safety information for riders using its autonomous fleet. The most visible change is the move to a darker aesthetic, with a new dark mode that provides a more modern and streamlined user interface. Beyond the visual tweaks, Tesla has […]

Is the ID.4 Done? Why VW is Stopping Production at its Tennessee Plant

Volkswagen has announced it will stop assembling its flagship electric SUV, the ID.4, at its Chattanooga production facility in mid-April 2026. The move marks a significant pivot for the automaker’s North American strategy as it shifts resources toward higher-volume, gas-powered models. The factory will now prioritize the launch of the all-new, second-generation 2027 Volkswagen Atlas. […]

Goodbye Dooring? Tesla Moves to Bring Cybertruck Safety Tech to More Models

Tesla is making a rare move by backporting a brand-new Cybertruck safety feature to older software versions, suggesting a push for feature parity across its different vehicle software branches. The feature, titled Blind Spot Warning While Parked,”was first spotted in the recent 2026.8 update but has now been detected in the older 2026.2 branch as […]

Tesla Germany Sets All-Time Record as March Registrations Quadruple

Tesla has achieved its best March ever in Germany, with new vehicle registrations jumping by a staggering 315% year-over-year. The electric vehicle maker celebrated the milestone on Tuesday, thanking German consumers for a surge in demand that has redefined its presence in Europe’s largest auto market. According to the latest data from the German road […]

SpaceX IPO: A 1,500-Person Investor Event Might Come This June

SpaceX is getting ready for what could be the biggest stock market debut in history, and it is doing things a little differently. In a meeting with bankers on Monday night, the company revealed plans to set aside a huge chunk of shares specifically for regular retail investors—the everyday folks rather than just giant hedge […]

Tesla ASS Probe Ends as Federal Regulators Clear Smart Summon Feature

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 Marks 80,000th Global Supercharger Milestone in France

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 Model Y Dominates Taiwan Market as Top-Selling Vehicle for March

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 […]

Tesla Robotaxi App Update: Apple Pay and Google Pay Support Added

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 Supercharging Hits Overdrive: 2,500 New Stalls Opened in Q1

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’s New Deal: 3 Years of Unlimited Free Charging for New Buyers

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 […]