Tesla Starts Building 2026 Model 3 at Fremont Factory with Turn Signal Stalk

Tesla has officially begun production of the 2026 Model 3 at its Fremont, California, factory, according to longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt). The first units rolling off the line are the new Model 3 Premium, a rebranding of the “Long Range” trim with several subtle but notable updates. The 2026 Model 3 Premium includes […]

Tesla Cybertruck Finally Gets Side Cameras Recording in Latest Update

Tesla has officially enabled side camera recording on the Cybertruck with its latest over-the-air software update, version 2025.38.3. The update, which began rolling out earlier this week, adds long-awaited support for B-pillar camera recording through both Dashcam and Sentry Mode — one of the most frequently requested features from Cybertruck owners since deliveries began. According […]

Tesla Model Y Gets New ‘Marine Blue’ Paint Option in Europe

Tesla has launched an all-new Marine Blue paint option for the Model Y in select European markets, marking the latest color to come out of the automaker’s advanced paint facility at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. The new shade is priced at €1,300 (around $1,500 USD) in most countries, putting it on par with Diamond Black and Stealth […]

Tesla Adds Tron: Ares Mode to Turn Your Car into a Light Cycle

Tesla has introduced a new “Tron: Ares” mode to its in-car Toybox, giving owners a chance to transform their vehicles’ on-screen visualization into a Light Cycle straight out of the newly released Tron: Ares movie. The update began rolling out on Friday to coincide with the film’s October 10 premiere. Tesla announced the feature on […]

Tesla Hikes Premium Connectivity Pricing in Australia, New Zealand, and More

Tesla is increasing the price of its Premium Connectivity subscription in several international markets, including Australia and New Zealand, starting November 10. In Australia, the monthly cost of Premium Connectivity is rising by 40%, from $9.99 to $13.99 AUD per month. “To keep delivering the premium features you enjoy, we’re updating the subscription fee for […]

Tesla FSD 14 Drops Autosteer Icon in UI Redesign

Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving (Supervised) update, version 14.1, has quietly removed one of the system’s most recognizable interface elements — the iconic Autosteer steering wheel icon. Instead, when FSD is active, Tesla vehicles now display the words “Self-Driving” in a clean blue font just below the current speed on the main touchscreen. The vehicle’s on-screen […]

Tesla Robotaxi App Adds Live Traffic and Battery Alerts in Latest Update

Tesla has rolled out a new update for its Robotaxi app on iOS, adding several small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements as the company continues preparing for a wider expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing service. According to X user @klwtts, the latest version of the Robotaxi app now displays low phone battery alerts and live traffic […]

Tesla Launches Model Y Standard in Europe, Deliveries Begin November

Tesla has launched the new Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in Europe, expanding its lineup with the most affordable version of the popular all-electric crossover yet. The announcement comes directly from the official Tesla Europe account on X, with deliveries set to begin this November. Model Y Standard is here pic.twitter.com/uKOW0rgaZn — Tesla Europe […]

Tesla Cybercab Spotted Testing at Giga Texas and Fremont

Tesla’s long-awaited Cybercab has been spotted at both the company’s Fremont test track in California and at the Giga Texas crash test facility — a sign that the next-generation autonomous vehicle is getting closer to production readiness. Drone footage from earlier this week that was shared online captured the first public sighting of the Tesla Cybercab […]

Tesla Model S Named on TIME’s Top 25 Inventions List

TIME Magazine has officially recognized the Tesla Model S on its Best Inventions Hall of Fame for the century (so far), which records the 25 most iconic inventions the publication covered in the past 25 years. This solidifies the all-electric luxury sedan’s place among some of the most influential inventions in modern history. TIME praised […]

Tesla Planning New Model Y+ with 800 km Range for China, Filings Show

Tesla appears to be preparing to launch a new variant of its popular Model Y SUV in China, dubbed the “Model Y+.” According to a new filing spotted in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalog, the vehicle is expected to deliver up to 800 km of range under the CLTC testing cycle […]

Tesla Rolls Out Grok AI in Canada with 2025.38 Software Update

Tesla has quietly rolled out its in-car conversational AI, Grok, to Canadian owners as part of the latest 2025.38 software update. The feature, developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, marks the first time Canadian drivers can directly interact with Grok inside their vehicles. Software version 2025.38 began rolling out this week and follows months of waiting […]

Tesla Software Update 2025.38 Adds 3D Buildings to Navigation and More

Tesla has begun rolling out software update 2025.38, introducing a number of new features and improvements for owners — headlined by the addition of 3D buildings and cityscapes in the built-in navigation map (via @max_bracco). According to the release notes, drivers can now “see buildings and cityscapes in more detail with 3D view.” To enable […]

GM’s New 2027 Chevy Bolt Adds Tesla NACS Port, Starts Under $29,000

General Motors has officially taken the wraps off the all-new, second-generation Chevy Bolt, and it’s shaping up to be the most affordable EV in America. The 2027 Bolt will start at just $28,995 USD, including destination fees — making it the cheapest electric vehicle announced in the U.S. to date. For comparison, Tesla’s cheapest offering, […]