Tesla

Tesla’s sales in Turkey hit a record high in August, making the company the second-best-selling automotive brand in the country — reports Reuters. According to data from Turkey’s automotive distributors association, Tesla sold 8,730 Model Y units last month, an 86% increase over July. The American EV maker also sold seven times more electric vehicles […]

Tesla has started testing its Robotaxis on freeways in Austin during commercial rides, marking a new milestone for the company’s autonomous driving program. According to writer and podcaster @gailalfaratx, who covers Tesla’s Robotaxis and Full Self-Driving system, she took a Robotaxi ride in Austin on Monday that merged onto the freeway with a safety driver […]

Elon Musk has once again emphasized the importance of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, saying it will ultimately represent the majority of the company’s value. Responding to a question on X about the steps needed to achieve Tesla’s newly published Master Plan Part 4, Musk said scaling Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Optimus are the biggest factors. […]

Tesla has officially started deliveries of the new Model Y L in China, marking the company’s first new vehicle model launch in the country in nearly five years (via @Electric_Maik). The Model Y L, unveiled last month, starts at 339,000 yuan (around $47,000 USD) and is designed as Tesla’s first true family-focused SUV. Built on […]

Tesla has started rolling out software update 2025.32.3, introducing several notable new features and refinements for its vehicles (via Not a Tesla App). The biggest addition is a Frontal Airbag System Enhancement feature for the Model Y that uses Tesla Vision to improve crash protection. By leveraging the company’s integrated camera-based Vision system, the airbags […]

Tesla today officially published its long-awaited Master Plan Part 4, calling it a blueprint for delivering “sustainable abundance.” The new roadmap emphasizes bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world and unifying Tesla’s hardware and software at scale to accelerate global prosperity. “Humans are toolmakers. At Tesla, we make physical products at scale and at a […]

Tesla has begun production of the new Model Y Performance at Gigafactory Berlin, the official Tesla Manufacturing account (@gigafactories) announced today on X. This comes just a week after the automaker officially launched the refreshed Performance variant of the Model Y in Europe. Production of the all new Model Y Performance started today at Giga […]

Tesla may soon introduce a new way to keep owners engaged with their cars. Hidden references in the company’s latest mobile app update suggest a gamified “Challenges” system is in development, offering rewards for completing certain tasks. As uncovered by @Tesla_App_iOS on X, version 4.48.5 of the Tesla app for iOS includes multiple new code […]

Tesla has slashed the price of its recently launched Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in China by RMB 10,000 ($1,400 USD), less than a month after the new variant’s debut — reports CnEVPost. The model, which Tesla unveiled as the “Model 3+” earlier this summer, offers a record CLTC range of 830 km. […]

Tesla has asked the federal court in Miami, Florida, to throw out a jury verdict that found the company partly liable in a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot driver assistance system that killed a pedestrian and left another with life-long injuries — reports Reuters. Jurors awarded $329 million in damages in the case, including $129 […]

French renewable energy developer Neoen has officially completed the second stage of its massive Collie Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Western Australia, further cementing Tesla Megapacks as the backbone of the project (via Energy-Storage.News). Stage 2 of the Collie BESS adds 341 MW/1,363 MWh of capacity through the installation of 348 Tesla Megapack 2XL […]

Tesla has introduced a new subscription service for Cybertruck owners in the U.S., offering windshield protection for $35 per month. The subscription includes up to one free windshield replacement every 12 months, along with unlimited chip or minor crack repairs. For additional replacements within the same year, a $100 deductible applies. According to Tesla’s support […]

Well-known Tesla firmware hacker and data miner @greentheonly played a pivotal role in a recent landmark case against Tesla, helping uncover critical crash data the company initially claimed it did not have — reports The Washington Post. His discovery ultimately turned the tide in court, leading to a massive $243 million verdict against the automaker over a […]

Tesla this week officially launched Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Australia and New Zealand, and the first wave of local reviews has been overwhelmingly positive. With the media embargo lifted, mainstream outlets and EV reviewers got their first hands-on time with Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system on public roads. Australian media described the experience as “mind-blowing,” with […]

Tesla has officially launched the new Model Y Performance in Europe, introducing a raft of upgrades designed to improve both driving dynamics and everyday comfort. The updated Performance variant now goes from 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds, slightly quicker than the outgoing version’s 3.5 seconds, while offering up to 308 miles of range (EPA cycle […]