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Tesla Cybertruck Secures 5-Star NHTSA Safety Ratings for Driver and Passenger
Tesla’s Cybertruck has officially added another pair of safety accolades to its name. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has now awarded the electric truck five-star ratings for both the driver and passenger in independent crash test scores, on top of the overall five-star rating it received earlier this year. Back in February, the […]
Tesla Adds DeepSeek AI Chatbot to Vehicles in China
Tesla has rolled out a new AI-powered upgrade for customers in China, quietly integrating Beijing-based DeepQuest’s DeepSeek chatbot into its in-car voice assistant. According to newly filed documentation, Tesla’s infotainment system in China is now powered by two different large language models. For everyday commands such as navigation, climate control, and music playback, the automaker […]
Tesla Model Y L Aces ‘Moose Test’ at Max Occupancy [VIDEO]
Tesla’s new three-row, six-seat Model Y L has already delivered an eye-catching performance in China. Just days after its debut, the all-electric SUV successfully completed the “moose test” — one of the toughest handling challenges in the auto industry — at an impressive 72 mph (about 116 kmh) with six adults onboard. That’s a benchmark […]
Tesla Vehicles Could Get Native Starlink Internet, Musk Hints
Tesla vehicles may one day ship with Starlink internet built in, if Elon Musk has anything to say about it. On Tuesday, Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke praised Tesla’s newly launched Model Y L in China, calling it “an amazing car, especially for the price.” He added that the six-seat Model Y L would be even […]
Tesla Hints at Chicago Robotaxi Launch with New Job Listings
Tesla appears to be preparing for a Robotaxi launch in Chicago, with new job listings pointing to the company’s next big market for its autonomous ride-hailing service. The electric carmaker has posted openings for Autopilot Vehicle Operators in the city, suggesting expanded testing is underway ahead of commercial availability. Tesla started piloting its Robotaxi service […]
Tesla FSD 14 ‘Feels Sentient,’ Second Biggest Update Ever: Musk
Elon Musk is once again hyping Tesla’s next big Full Self-Driving (FSD) update, saying version 14 of the software “feels sentient” and will be the biggest update to the advanced driver assistance system behind version 12. The comment came in response to a clip of William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer praising Tesla’s Robotaxi rides, saying […]
Tesla Starts Testing FSD (Supervised) in Japan
Tesla has announced that public road testing of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has begun in Japan, marking another milestone in the global expansion of its advanced driver assistance system. “Full-scale test driving of FSD (Supervised) has begun,” Tesla Japan said in a post on X. “Domestic release timing depends on our development status and regulatory authority […]
Tesla’s Three-Row Model Y L Won’t Hit U.S. Until 2026, Says Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the newly launched Model Y L, a stretched six-seater version of the company’s best-selling SUV, won’t begin production in the U.S. until the end of 2026 — and possibly not at all. Responding on X to speculation about an international rollout, Musk said: “This variant of the Model […]
Tesla Launches Pre-Owned Model 3/Y Leasing with $0 Down Payments
Tesla has introduced a new leasing option for certified pre-owned Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S., giving customers a more affordable way to get behind the wheel of its EVs. The program, which quietly went live this week, allows eligible buyers in California and Texas to lease a used Model 3 or […]
Tesla Brings Back Turn Signal Stalk for Model 3 in China, Offers Retrofits
Tesla has officially reintroduced turn signal stalks for the Model 3 in China, offering new buyers and existing owners the option to restore the familiar control. The change comes nearly two years after Tesla controversially removed stalks from the Model 3 with its September 2023 “Highland” refresh, requiring drivers to instead use steering wheel buttons […]
Tesla Launches 6-Seat Model Y L in China
Tesla on Monday launched the new three-row, six-seat Model Y L in China, marking the debut of a stretched SUV variant of its best-selling EV. Priced from 339,000 yuan (about $47,000 USD), the Model Y L promises an EPA-estimated 327 miles of range (527 miles CLTC) and comes packed with a host of luxury, comfort, […]
Tesla Offering $1,000 Autopilot Upgrade for Older Hardware 2.5 Vehicles
Some Tesla owners with older hardware are seeing an interesting option pop up in the Tesla app: a $1,000 upgrade to Basic Autopilot. A Reddit post on r/TeslaModel3 from user akush_666 shows their upgrade menu, with Autopilot priced at $1,000. The user, who owns a 2018 Model 3 with Hardware 2.5, noted they never had […]
Tesla Teases New Model Y L, ‘Coming Soon’ in China
Tesla has officially teased its upcoming Model Y L in a new video posted Monday on Chinese social media platform Weibo, saying the six-seater SUV is “coming soon” in China. The teaser offers a closer look at how the larger Model Y differs from the base variant, highlighting new interior and comfort-focused upgrades. Among the […]
Tesla Decreases Model 3 LR RWD Range in the U.S.
Tesla has quietly adjusted the official EPA range of the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the United States, lowering it slightly from 363 miles to 357 miles. The company has also started notifying existing order holders of the update. The six-mile decrease isn’t likely the result of any hardware change to the […]
Tesla Cybertrucks Join Jalisco Police Force for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Jalisco State Police have added three Tesla Cybertrucks to their patrol fleet, with plans to use the all-electric pickups as mobile intelligence units to strengthen security across the Mexican state ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a report from The Economic Times, the Cybertrucks were acquired back in May as part […]