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Tesla Robotaxi App Confirms Wheelchair-Accessible Rides Are Coming
Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin is taking steps toward inclusivity, with a new accessibility section now appearing in the mobile app (via @SawyerMerritt). While the app currently directs users to CapMetro Access and Lone Star Medical Transportation for wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) rides, the new section confirms that Tesla is actively working on its own accessibility […]
Tesla Optimus AI Lead Departs for Meta
Tesla’s head of Optimus AI, Ashish Kumar, has announced his departure from the company to join Meta as a research scientist. Kumar, who joined Tesla in July 2023, spent just over two years leading AI development efforts for the humanoid robot program before making the move. “Decided to leave Tesla. It’s been an incredible ride […]
Tesla Rolls Out Child Left Alone Detection to Older Model Ys
Tesla is expanding the rollout of its Child Left Alone Detection feature, with some Model Y owners in the UK now seeing the safety tool enabled through software update 2025.32.6 (via Not a Tesla App). Originally introduced in update 2025.14.12 back in May, Child Left Alone Detection uses Tesla’s Cabin Radar technology to spot subtle movements […]
Tesla Introduces New 7-Year Warranty on Costly EV Parts for 2026 Models
Tesla has quietly expanded its warranty coverage for 2026 model year vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, adding a brand-new layer of protection for owners of its S3XY lineup — reports Not a Tesla App. According to new warranty documents, Tesla is introducing a “High-Priced Propulsion-Related Part Warranty,” which adds 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 […]
Tesla Update 2025.32.3.1 Fixes Bluetooth Audio Lag on AMD Vehicles
Tesla has rolled out software update 2025.32.3.1 this week, bringing an undocumented but welcome fix for Bluetooth audio latency on newer vehicles powered by AMD-based infotainment units. As spotted by Not a Tesla App, the update greatly reduces the audio delay that has long plagued Bluetooth streaming. While the delay often went unnoticed when listening […]
Tesla Chair Talks Musk Pay Package, xAI Investment, and More in Interview [VIDEO]
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm sat down with Bloomberg Technology this week for a wide-ranging interview that touched on Elon Musk’s new pay package, the company’s potential investment in Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI, and the board’s stance on everything from the CEO’s role in politics to planning his succession. Earlier this month, Tesla unveiled an […]
Tesla Launches ‘MultiPass’ to Let Owners Charge at Third-Party EV Stations
Tesla has introduced a new feature called MultiPass, allowing owners to use their Tesla account to charge at third-party EV chargers. Announced on Monday by the official Tesla Charging account (@TeslaCharging) on X, MultiPass lets owners activate charging at non-Tesla stations directly from the Tesla app or by tapping their Tesla key card. Charging sessions […]
Musk Says Tesla’s AI5 Will Be the Best Inference Chip Yet
Elon Musk has revealed new details about Tesla’s upcoming AI5 and AI6 chips, claiming they could set a new benchmark for automotive and even broader AI computing performance. “Just had a great design review today with the Tesla AI5 chip design team! This is going to be an epic chip,” Musk said on X. “And […]
Tesla Shareholders to Decide on xAI Investment at November Meeting
Tesla shareholders will get to decide this fall whether the company should make a strategic investment in xAI, Elon Musk’s fast-growing artificial intelligence startup. Outlined in Tesla’s newly filed 2025 proxy statement, the proposal will go to a shareholder vote at the company’s annual meeting on November 6. It was first confirmed back in July, […]
Tesla to Open Major R&D Center Near Giga Berlin in 2026
Tesla is set to expand its European presence with the opening of a new research and development (R&D) center in Berlin-Köpenick by 2026 — reports rbb24. The site, located between downtown Berlin and Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory in Grünheide, will serve as a major hub for engineering and innovation in Europe. Announced by Tesla engineering VP […]
Tesla Breaks Sales Record in South Korea as Model Y Dominates
Tesla has set a new sales record in South Korea, delivering 7,974 vehicles in August 2025, according to data shared by Tesla Korea (@tesla_korea) on X. This marks the company’s best-ever monthly performance in the country and firmly establishes South Korea as Tesla’s third-largest market this year, behind only the United States and China. The […]
Tesla Model Y Named Best Car of 2025 by Edmunds
Tesla’s refreshed Model Y has just earned another major accolade, with Edmunds naming it the best car of 2025 so far. The publication praised Tesla’s crossover for its vastly improved ride quality and interior, putting it ahead of more than 200 vehicles tested this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to Edmunds’ announcement on X, […]
Tesla Cybervan and Cyber-SUV Designs Spotted in Master Plan 4 Video
Tesla this week revealed its Master Plan Part 4, and while the document itself was light on specifics, a promotional video shared alongside it contained a surprising Easter egg: never-before-seen Cybertruck-inspired vehicle designs. During one segment showing a clay model of Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab robotaxi inside the company’s Design Studio, eagle-eyed netizens — including longtime […]
Tesla Expands Austin Robotaxi Rides to Freeways
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 […]
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Will Represent 80% of Company’s Value, Says Musk
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. […]