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 turned on. The option appears in the “Dynamics” settings menu under “Use Standard Ride & Handling in Autopilot.”
The change improves comfort by softening the suspension during hands-free highway driving, and it shows Tesla is still refining the driving experience — even if it doesn’t always say so in the patch notes.
This is a great little tweak that will make for more a more comfortable ride when using Autopilot.
Tesla is preparing to raise lease pricing across several models in the U.S., with increases of up to 67% set to take effect later this month. According to longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), the higher pricing will apply to the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck AWD beginning December 26, 2025. Customers looking to […]
Tesla has officially launched the new Model 3 Standard in Europe, marking the arrival of what is now the company’s most affordable electric vehicle outside the U.S. The news comes directly from Tesla Europe on X, where the company posted: “Meet Model 3 Standard – our most affordable Model 3. Ultra-low cost of ownership, engineered […]
Tesla’s refreshed Model 3 continues its winning streak in Oceania, picking up a major honor in New Zealand this week. DRIVEN Car Guide officially named the Model 3 the country’s Best Passenger Car of 2025, praising the sedan for its value, technology, and driving experience. Tesla’s local X account celebrated the achievement on the platform, […]
