Stories by Nehal Malik

Tesla Outsells Mercedes for the First Time in Q3 2025

Tesla has officially outsold Mercedes-Benz Group for the first time ever. According to data shared by investment researcher @alojoh, Mercedes sold 441,500 vehicles in the third quarter of 2025, compared to Tesla’s all-time high deliveries of 497,099 units. That’s a difference of 55,599 vehicles, giving Tesla a 12.6% sales lead over the German automaker. Mercedes’ […]

Tesla Model 3 Turn Signal Stalk Retrofit Launches in the U.S. for $595

Tesla has quietly launched turn signal stalk retrofits for the Model 3 in the U.S. The retrofit kit is now available for purchase online through the Tesla Shop for $595 USD, with shipping to a local Tesla Service Center and installation included in the price. According to Tesla’s official product listing, the package includes a […]

Tesla Cybertruck to Gain Full FSD Capabilities with V14, Confirms Tesla AI Chief

Tesla Cybertruck owners will soon be able to enjoy complete Full Self-Driving (Supervised) functionality with version 14, according to Tesla’s VP of AI, Ashok Elluswamy. In a post on X, Elluswamy confirmed that the Cybertruck will receive the “full-featured version” of FSD 14, meaning it will be capable of reversing, parking itself, and performing other […]

Tesla Model 3 Brings Back Turn Signal Stalk and Adds Front Camera in U.S.

Tesla’s U.S. website now shows the Model 3 equipped with a front bumper camera and what appears to be the return of turn signal stalks — a major reversal of one of the automaker’s most controversial design changes. According to new imagery and configuration details on Tesla’s online configurator, all U.S. Model 3 variants — […]

Tesla FSD 14.1 Impresses in First Test Drives [VIDEOS]

Tesla today officially started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.1 with software update 2025.32.8.5 to early access testers and some customers. The highly anticipated release marks the biggest step forward for Tesla’s FSD since version 12, and early testers say it’s blowing their minds. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) 14.1 introduces a range of new capabilities, […]

Tesla FSD 14.2 Coming ‘In a Few Weeks,’ 14.3 to Follow: Musk

Elon Musk says Tesla’s next major Full Self-Driving (Supervised) update, version 14.2, will begin rolling out “in a few weeks,” with FSD 14.3 to follow shortly after, pending the results of ongoing safety testing. The new update timeline was shared by Musk on X, where he noted that there are “many more Tesla self-driving V14 […]

Tesla Launches Cheaper Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S.: Here’s Pricing

Tesla has officially unveiled two new entry-level electric vehicles in the U.S. — the Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard— marking the debut of the long-rumoured cheaper Model Y variant and a surprise lower-cost Model 3. Both models come in a Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) configuration. Here’s the pricing: Model Y Standard RWD: $39,990 USD […]

Tesla Software Update 2025.32.8.5 Release Notes: FSD 14 is Here

After weeks of anticipation, Tesla has officially begun rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.1 with software update 2025.32.8.5 to early access testers and a select group of customers. Elon Musk confirmed on X that the update marks the beginning of a wide rollout, adding that versions 14.2 and 14.3 are expected to follow “in […]

Tesla Superchargers Now Open to Honda and Acura EVs in Canada

Honda and Acura electric vehicle owners in Canada can now tap into Tesla’s vast Supercharger network, marking a major expansion of cross-brand charging access in North America. As announced by Honda this week, owners of the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX can now charge at more than 25,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across North America using […]

Tesla Sets Record with 587,000 Daily Supercharger Sessions in Q3 2025

Tesla has set a new record for Supercharger network usage, averaging 587,000 charging sessions per day worldwide during the third quarter of 2025 — nearly triple what the company saw just two and a half years ago. The data comes from Tesla and was shared by longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) on X, who […]

SpaceX Lands $714 Million Pentagon Deal for Military Launches

SpaceX has secured $714 million in new Pentagon contracts for a series of critical U.S. military launches, strengthening its role as the U.S. government’s preferred launch provider for national security missions through 2027 (via Breaking Defense). According to an announcement from the U.S. Space Systems Command last week, SpaceX has been awarded five of seven launch […]

Tesla Brings Model 3 Turn Signal Stalk Retrofits to Europe

Tesla has begun offering a turn signal stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners in several European markets, including Germany, priced at €660 on the Tesla Shop. The retrofit includes both the installation of the traditional indicator stalk and the necessary steering wheel modifications, with the process handled by a Tesla Service Center. According to the […]

Starlink Expands Referral Program to 150 Countries: Share a Free Month

Starlink has expanded its referral program globally, now allowing customers in all 150 countries, territories, and markets where the satellite internet service is available to share their referral link and earn a free month of service. The company announced the update on X this week, confirming that customers can now refer anyone, anywhere Starlink operates. […]

Tesla Robotaxis Get Gold Route Visuals in Update: Is this Unsupervised FSD?

Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet appears to be testing a new version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software that introduces gold route visualizations on the in-car display, fueling speculation that this could be the long-rumoured “Unsupervised” mode. Over the weekend, X user @klwtts shared images and video of a Robotaxi pulling over for an emergency vehicle. The in-car […]

Tesla Teases October 7 Announcement in Cryptic Video

Tesla has shared a cryptic teaser on X, hinting at a new product or announcement coming on October 7. The nine-second video, posted Sunday morning, shows what looks like either a spinning wheel, a fan, or some kind of propeller, with no context other than the date. You can watch the teaser below: pic.twitter.com/KsXDaJgMcJ — […]