Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla has debuted a comprehensive new website section showcasing the benefits of its Powerwall system compared to conventional backup generators. This move aims to guide homeowners in making informed decisions about their home energy backup solutions, especially in preparation for storms or power outages. Understanding Powerwall and Backup Generators The Powerwall, Tesla’s fully integrated, rechargeable […]

Tesla has launched its online configurator in Qatar, kicking off sales of its Model 3/Y and Model S/X in yet another destination in the Middle East. Last week, the Tesla Europe & Middle East account on X teased a video, and now we know what it was all about—the launch of Tesla vehicle sales in […]

Ford is set to cut the production of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup by half in the coming year, responding to changes in market demand. This decision marks a significant scale-back for the automaker, which had previously ramped up efforts to increase production of the high-profile electric vehicle (EV). An internal planning memo obtained by […]

Tesla on Friday started sending out email order invites for Cybertruck reservation holders that were not employees, offering up options for the limited-edition Foundation series that includes special laser-etched badging and more. After placing his Cybertruck order, @WholeMarsBlog and many more have noted their order status is now at ‘prepare for delivery,” suggesting the electric […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken an unprecedented step in the automotive industry by sharing a document titled ‘How to design a 48-volt vehicle’ with other CEOs, including Ford’s Jim Farley. This move, revealed in Hagerty’s Cybertruck review, highlights the collaborative approach Musk is fostering within the industry. The document, which outlines the design principles […]

The Newport Police Department in Kentucky is exploring the possibility of incorporating Tesla electric vehicles into its fleet. Currently, the department is accepting sealed bids for three 2023 Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel drive vehicles, marking a potential shift in its approach to police transportation. Police Chief Chris Fangman explained that the procurement process is underway, […]

In a notable shift in the US automotive market, the Tesla Model Y has emerged as the second most registered new vehicle in the first nine months of 2023, closely trailing the long-reigning leader, the Ford F-150. This information comes from Experian’s latest vehicle registration data, highlighting a significant milestone for electric vehicles in the […]

An in-depth look at the Tesla Cybertruck from the perspective of the ‘teardown titan’ Sandy Munro has been released, from his visit to the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Munro, known for his expertise in automotive engineering, takes viewers on a ride and drive of the Cybertruck, noting that the prototype he’s driving is not […]

Tesla encountered a legal defeat in Sweden on Thursday, as tensions with Nordic trade unions intensified. A Swedish court ruled that PostNord, the national postal service, is not obligated to deliver license plates to Tesla, which are currently withheld by PostNord workers. This decision is part of an ongoing dispute over collective bargaining agreements, reports […]

Tesla started rolling out its 2023 holiday software update to employees late Tuesday, and one day later some early release notes have leaked. According to screenshots shared by @Teslascope, we have a short preview of new features available in this 2023 holiday update, which includes Apple Podcasts, Tesla Arcade updates, a new automatic blind spot […]

Tesla’s 2023 holiday software update started rolling out to employees on late Tuesday, it appears. This year’s holiday update is coming in as version 2023.44.25 and according to TeslaFi, was detected as waiting for download on a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. According to @Teslascope, they noted yesterday that this 2023 […]

Tesla has reported a remarkable sales performance in China for the month of November. The company successfully sold 82,432 vehicles that were manufactured from its Giga Shanghai factory. This figure is part of a significant upward trend in Tesla’s sales within the country, notes @Tslachan. Specific breakdowns of actual production, retail and export numbers are […]

The founder of Munro Associates, Sandy Munro, recently interviewed Tesla CEO Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla about the company’s Cybertruck. The conversation, which took place late in the evening, covered various aspects of Tesla’s latest product release, emphasizing its revolutionary nature, from Giga Texas. Musk highlighted the Cybertruck as Tesla’s most groundbreaking product to date, […]

Tesla’s Insurance offering has been ordered to face a class action lawsuit by a California judge, reports Reuters. The accusation centers on the claim that the company overcharged drivers for premiums, basing them on purportedly false crash warnings rather than actual driving behavior. This decision came from Judge Brad Seligman of the Alameda County Superior […]

Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck was announced yesterday and now Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, has released his initial review of the truck. The prototype, while not yet a delivery model, closely represents what customers can expect in their trucks. Here are some little nuances about Cybertruck that Tesla didn’t tell us about at its presentation event: Sub-trunk […]