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NHTSA Proposes Cyan Lights for Self-Driving Cars
NHTSA has proposed letting self-driving vehicles carry optional cyan marker lamps. Here is what the proposal says, what it does not say, and how to comment.
Tesla App Adds iPad and iPhone Duo Big-Screen Layout
Tesla's mobile app now has a layout built for tablets and foldables. It is rolling out gradually, so not every owner will see it yet.
Tesla Roadster at Petersen Museum: On Display Oct 24–27
The Roadster Thrust prototype from Tesla's unveiling goes on public display in the Petersen Automotive Museum's main lobby in Los Angeles from Saturday, October 24 through Tuesday, October 27.
Tesla Robotaxi Safety Report: 3.1 Million Driverless Miles
Tesla published its first Robotaxi safety report this week. It reports no injuries, but the comparison has limits worth knowing.
Tesla 10-Q: Board Forms Special Committee on SpaceX Combination
Tesla's quarterly filing says a board committee will explore a deeper relationship with SpaceX, including a possible business combination. No deal has been agreed.
Tesla Q3 2026 Earnings: What Owners Should Know
Tesla reported $28.0 billion in Q3 2026 revenue and $0.22 GAAP EPS, and says Semi, Optimus and Cybercab programs have started production or deployment.
Tesla Software Update 2026.38.5: Halloween Mode, FSD v14.3.12 & More
Tesla's 2026.38.5 update adds Halloween Mode, Emergency Drive Away, Set Arrival Energy and new FSD (Supervised) builds. Here is who gets it and how the rollout looks.
Tesla annual meeting 2026: December 3, three votes on the ballot
Tesla filed its proxy statement on October 19. The 2026 annual meeting is December 3 at 3:00 p.m. Central, with three proposals on the ballot.
Tesla Software Update 2026.38.5.10: FSD v14.3.13 and What Owners Should Know
Update 2026.38.5.10 started rolling out on October 20 with FSD (Supervised) v14.3.13 for HW4 and v14.3 Lite for HW3. Rollout is at the very start.
California home batteries set a new 745 MW record, with Tesla Powerwalls supplying most of it
Sunrun reports home batteries sent 745 MW to California's grid on October 6. Electrek reports Powerwalls supplied most of it.
Tesla unveils the new Roadster: three versions, a flying stunt, and no price yet
Tesla showed its next-generation Roadster on October 15, 2026, with cold-gas thrusters, three trims and a $50,000 reservation. Here is what was said, and what is still missing.
Tesla’s FSD v14.3 Lite reaches older Model S and Model X for the first time
Intel-powered Model S and Model X cars are getting FSD (Supervised) v14.3 Lite with update 2026.38.5.1, minus a few features that Model 3 and Model Y owners have.
Model Y and Model 3 drove almost all of Tesla’s U.S. sales in Q3 2026, Cox Automotive says
Cox Automotive’s Q3 2026 report says Tesla still sold more than half of U.S. EVs, even as its sales fell about 20% from a year earlier.
Tesla renames Full Self-Driving to “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. Nothing changes in the US yet.
After pressure from Germany’s transport ministry, Tesla dropped the “Full Self-Driving” name in Europe. Its US product name is unchanged as of October 12, 2026.
Tesla sets its Q3 2026 earnings call for October 21.
Tesla will post third-quarter results after the market closes on October 21 and take questions on a live webcast. Here is when, where and what is already known.
Tesla pushed its Roadster demo back to October 15. Here’s what that means for you.
Tesla moved the next-generation Roadster demo from October 1 to October 15, citing weather. Here is what is confirmed, and what it means if you own or want a Tesla.
Tesla’s Cybercab is heading to Europe for the first time, at the Paris Motor Show.
Tesla will show its driverless Cybercab in Europe for the first time at the Paris Motor Show, even as EU approval for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) remains stalled until at least December.
Tesla’s Powershare home backup now works with Model 3 and Model Y.
Tesla turned on Powershare home backup for the Model 3 and Model Y on October 6, giving most owners a path to vehicle-to-home power for the first time, with real limits on eligibility and hardware.
Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3 2026, beating Wall Street’s estimate.
Tesla’s third-quarter delivery count beat analyst estimates by about 5%, even as deliveries slipped from last year’s record third quarter.
Your Tesla can’t use the carpool lane solo anymore, and hasn’t been able to for a year.
California’s Clean Air Vehicle decal program ended for good in 2025. Here’s what that means for a Tesla owner commuting solo today.
Tesla’s new Emergency Drive Away feature lets you leave a Supercharger plugged in
A new software update removes the Park lockout at Superchargers so you can drive off in an emergency without unplugging first — at a real cost if you use it.
Tesla’s Supercharger network passes 85,000 stalls as usage hits a record quarter
Tesla confirmed its Supercharger network has grown past 85,000 stalls at more than 9,000 sites, while Q3 2026 charging sessions rose 29 percent year over year to 69 million.
What Tesla’s 2026.38 update changes for older cars
Tesla’s 2026.38 rollout adds auto-leveling headlights for legacy Hardware 3 cars and a new emergency way to leave a Supercharger. Here’s what’s actually in it and what it doesn’t do.
Tesla reports Q3 2026 deliveries today. Here’s what Wall Street expects.
Tesla releases its third-quarter production and delivery numbers on October 2. Here’s the analyst consensus it’s measured against.
Tesla postponed its new Roadster reveal to October 15, citing weather.
Tesla unveils the next-generation Roadster tonight in Texas, nearly nine years after the original was first shown. Here’s what’s confirmed and what isn’t.
Tesla lines up $30 billion in new credit to fund its AI and robotics push.
Tesla disclosed $30 billion in new credit facilities on September 29, 2026 — here’s what it’s actually for, and what it means for owners.
Tesla’s Cybertruck can now back up your house together with a Powerwall 3.
A software update lets Cybertruck’s Powershare work alongside a Powerwall 3 instead of forcing owners to pick one backup system or the other.
Tesla now lets Powerwall 2 owners add a Powerwall 3 for more backup power.
Tesla has enabled Powerwall 3 backward compatibility in North America, so existing Powerwall 2 owners can expand their system instead of buying another Powerwall 2.
The EU delays its vote on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system until December.
The EU’s Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles won’t vote on Tesla’s FSD approval in October as expected. The earliest possible date is now December.
Tesla’s Semi finally enters volume production, seven years late.
Tesla began high-volume Semi production at a new Nevada factory on September 24, with the company saying deliveries to fleet customers are underway.
Tesla says FSD cut collisions 40% in its first year in Australia and New Zealand.
A year of Tesla’s own fleet data from Australia and New Zealand shows fewer collisions with FSD engaged. Here’s what the numbers actually say, and don’t say.
Tesla confirms a false “clean your cameras” alert in FSD v14.3.9. Don’t book that service visit.
A bug in FSD v14.3.9 is flagging clean cameras as dirty and pushing owners toward unnecessary service appointments. Tesla says it’s fixing it.
Tesla’s Grok Bot can now check your email and place orders while you drive.
Tesla switched on Grok Bot and Connectors this week, letting the in-car assistant handle email, calendars and orders by voice — for owners with the right subscription.
Tesla and Sunrun’s home batteries sent a record 580 MW to California’s grid during a heat wave.
On September 9, 2026, more than 140,000 home batteries — most of them Tesla Powerwalls — sent a record 580 megawatts to California’s grid during a heat wave, and owners were paid for it.
Tesla shows the Cybercab in China. It still isn’t for sale there.
Tesla is displaying the Cybercab in Beijing and Shanghai this week, but says the showcase doesn’t involve selling the vehicle in China or launching a driverless ride-hailing service.
Tesla to run public Megachargers at four California truck depots
Tesla will operate public Megachargers at three new Forum Mobility truck depots in California, adding about 30 MW of heavy-duty charging capacity for the Tesla Semi.
NHTSA just escalated its Cybercab investigation. Tesla has until September 30 to answer.
NHTSA issued a formal special order on September 10 demanding sworn answers on how the Cybercab meets federal safety standards. Here’s what it’s asking and what’s at stake.
Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger folds out in half the time. It isn’t in the US yet.
Tesla deployed its first prefabricated ‘Accordion’ Supercharger in Europe on September 15, cutting install costs 20%. Here’s what it is and why it isn’t confirmed for US sites yet.
Tesla reveals European Semi specs: 550 km range, 800 kW charging.
Tesla revealed European Semi specs at IAA Transportation in Hannover: 550 km of range, 800 kW Megacharging, and no price yet.
California will pay some Uber and Lyft drivers up to $20,300 toward an EV.
California’s new RIDE program pays qualifying rideshare drivers up to $20,300 toward a new EV like a Model Y, plus yearly charging help. Here’s who qualifies and what’s still unconfirmed.
Tesla’s 2026.32.3 update redesigns the touchscreen’s wheel picker and adds Apple Music library search
Tesla’s 2026.32.3 software update reworks the Wheel & Tire configuration screen into a visual grid and lets owners search their Apple Music library directly.
Tesla will unveil the next-generation Roadster on October 1.
Tesla says it will unveil the next-generation Roadster on October 1, 2026 — its first concrete reveal date after nearly nine years and at least eight missed targets.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Powershare can now back up your home alongside a Powerwall 3.
Cybertruck owners no longer have to choose between Powershare and a Powerwall 3 for home backup power — Tesla says the two can now run together.
Tesla’s 2026.32 update adds a built-in ad blocker to the browser.
Update 2026.32 strips ads and pop-ups from the in-car browser, redesigns the wheel-selection screen, and adds Apple Music library search.
Tesla will open its dedicated Semi factory in Nevada on September 24.
Tesla is holding an invite-only rollout event at its new Semi factory in Sparks, Nevada, on September 24 — five months after the plant’s high-volume line began shipping trucks.
NHTSA opens an investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab safety certification.
Federal regulators are examining how Tesla certified the driverless Cybercab as meeting safety standards that assume a human-operated vehicle.
Cybercab event guest rules and fleet registrations, two days out
Ahead of Thursday’s Cybercab event, Tesla has confirmed guest and age rules, registered 45 production Cybercabs in Texas, and grown its robotaxi fleet — while pricing remains an unconfirmed target Musk has floated, not an official number.
Tesla says Optimus robot production has started at its Fremont factory.
Tesla has begun building its Optimus humanoid robot on the converted Model S and Model X line at Fremont, though Elon Musk says output will start slowly given roughly 10,000 unique parts and an all-new supply chain.
Tesla’s Robotaxi service now runs 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. across six cities.
Tesla standardized Robotaxi hours to 6 a.m.–10 p.m. in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, saying its unsupervised fleet is bigger and routing is smarter.
Tesla plans one of its biggest Superchargers yet, in San Francisco.
Tesla has filed planning permits for a 124-stall V4 Supercharger station in San Francisco, one of the largest urban charging sites the company has proposed.
Tesla raised Cybertruck prices by $5,000. Here’s what it means for buyers.
Tesla quietly raised Cybertruck Dual Motor and Premium pricing by $5,000 on August 24. Here’s the new pricing and what’s behind it.
Tesla names 36 new Supercharger sites picked by owner vote
Tesla revealed 36 new Supercharger locations chosen through its quarterly owner-voting program, spanning 18 countries, though sites still need permits and construction before opening.
Tesla confirms a Cybercab launch event for September 3 in Austin.
Tesla has set a date and invited riders to a Cybercab launch event in Austin, where the two-seat robotaxi is set to join the Model Y fleet already running there.
Tesla just recalled 3 million cars in China over door handles. Here’s what it means for US owners.
China ordered a recall of nearly 3 million Tesla vehicles over hard-to-find emergency door releases. It’s not a US recall, but the same issue is already reshaping US safety rules.
Nevada approved up to 5,000 Tesla robotaxis in Las Vegas.
The Nevada Transportation Authority approved permits for Tesla, Waymo and Uber to run paid robotaxi service in Clark County. Here’s what was actually approved.
Tesla has discontinued Solar Roof.
Tesla has stopped taking new orders for its Solar Roof tiles, telling installers the product isn’t financially viable, and will sell only standard solar panels going forward.
New York still pays you to buy a Tesla. Here’s how much.
New York’s Drive Clean Rebate still pays up to $2,000 toward a new Tesla in 2026, but whether you get the full amount or the flat $500 minimum depends on which trim and options push your price past the program’s $42,000 MSRP cap.
Tesla’s Caraoke Feature Now Scores Your Singing
Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update adds a scoring system to its Caraoke app that only works in Park, requires a Premium Connectivity subscription, and is still rolling out to the fleet.
Tesla’s Summer Update lets some cars join Google Meet and Teams calls
Tesla’s 2026.26 Summer Update opens the in-car browser’s camera and microphone to services like Google Meet, Teams, and Discord, but only on newer AMD-equipped cars and only while parked.
Tesla is auctioning off its leftover Model S and Model X parts inventory.
Tesla is selling bulk pallets of unused Model S and Model X parts through B-Stock auctions following the end of production and the Fremont line teardown for Optimus.
Tesla’s Automatic Navigation now learns your routine, not just Home and Work.
Tesla’s 2026.26 Summer Update teaches Automatic Navigation to recognize regular stops like school and the gym, and adds Preferred Routes for owners with Online Routing enabled.
Tesla launches a $35-a-month Powerwall lease for Texas homeowners
Tesla now leases two Powerwall units in Texas for an effective $35 a month when bundled with its Tesla Electric plan, according to Tesla’s own support page and reporting on the program’s pricing.
Tesla now sells an $80 adapter that turns your Model Y Premium into a power outlet
Tesla’s new V2L Outlet Adapter draws 2.4 kW from the car’s battery, but only some Model Y Premium builds have the hardware to use it.
Tesla files plans for a $10.1 billion solar factory in Texas.
Tesla has filed state paperwork for a $10.1 billion vertically integrated solar cell plant in Fort Bend County, Texas, called Project Crystal Sun.
Tesla’s new Stuck Assist mode is here. Here’s whether your Model 3 has it.
Tesla’s 2026.26 update adds three selectable traction control modes, but so far it’s only reaching new Model 3 cars.
Grok can now make calls and open your glovebox. Here’s whether your Tesla has it.
Tesla’s Summer Update expanded what its Grok voice assistant can control in the car — but the feature is gated by hardware, not just software version.
Tesla burned through its California EV rebate money in five days.
California’s $3,500 MyFirstEV rebate for Tesla buyers ran dry less than a week after it opened. Here’s what that means if you were counting on it.
Oregon’s EV rebate reopens August 25. Here’s what a Tesla buyer gets.
Oregon’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program reopens for a limited window this fall, with smaller rebates than before and a hard MSRP cap. Here’s what actually applies if you’re buying a Tesla.
Tesla recalls 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y cars for headlights that shine too bright.
Tesla is recalling 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because certain headlamp assemblies exceed federal brightness limits. Here’s who’s affected and what happens next.
Illinois reopened its EV rebate for 2026. Here’s how a Tesla buyer qualifies.
Illinois’ EV Rebate Program opened a new application cycle on August 1, 2026, paying up to $4,000 toward a new or used Tesla. Here’s who qualifies, the price cap, and the deadline that matters most.
Tesla ships FSD v14.3.7 with a rewritten AI compiler for faster reaction time.
Tesla’s 2026.21.5 update brings FSD (Supervised) v14.3.7 to eligible vehicles, with a rebuilt AI compiler, better traffic light handling, and Actually Smart Summon on Cybertruck.
California will knock $3,500 off your first Tesla, while the funding lasts.
California’s MyFirstEV program takes $3,500 off a qualifying Model 3 or Model Y for first-time EV buyers, but the money is limited and Tesla is only one of more than a dozen automakers splitting it.
Tesla extends Cybertruck warranty to 8 years after admitting a charging defect.
Tesla is extending the Cybertruck’s charging-hardware warranty to 8 years and reimbursing owners who already paid for repairs, after admitting a widespread power conversion system defect.
Tesla voided Musk’s $29 billion ‘interim’ pay package after a Delaware court restored his original 2018 award.
Tesla canceled a backup pay package for Elon Musk after Delaware’s Supreme Court reinstated his larger 2018 compensation award. Here’s what changed and what it doesn’t.
Tesla built its 10 millionth vehicle. Here’s what that means for owners.
Tesla produced its 10 millionth vehicle at the Fremont factory on July 30, 2026 — a scale milestone that matters more for owners than it might seem.
Tesla’s robotaxi service reaches seven cities. Its driverless fleet still isn’t growing.
Tesla added Tampa and Orlando to its robotaxi map in July, but the flagship Austin fleet has stalled well below its spring peak.
NHTSA suspension investigation: what it means for Model 3 and Model Y owners
NHTSA has opened a preliminary investigation into 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over reports of a front suspension part detaching, though it stresses no recall has been issued yet.
The factory that used to build the Model S and X is now building something else.
Tesla says its first Optimus robots will roll off the same Fremont line that used to build the Model S and X, with production runs expected in Q3 2026.
Tesla has stopped building the Model S and Model X. Here’s what that means for owners.
Tesla has ended Model S and Model X production and closed custom orders. Here’s the confirmed timeline and what’s left to buy.
Tesla’s Q2 2026 earnings: what it means for owners.
Record revenue, record deliveries, a profit miss — and a Supercharger network that kept growing. Here’s what Tesla’s Q2 report actually means if you own the car, not the stock.
Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update: what actually changes in your car.
Tesla’s 2026.26 Summer Update expands Grok’s voice commands, adds smarter navigation, and brings new mobile app features. Here’s what to expect and when.
Tesla’s FSD v14 Lite is moving toward wide release for older-hardware cars.
A new build of FSD v14 Lite is rolling out to early testers with Hardware 3 computers, and Tesla’s AI chief says it’s likely the version that goes wide.
Tesla’s new FSD update adds a live camera preview and a faster Smart Summon
Tesla’s July software update lets FSD-equipped cars show live camera feeds while driving and raises Smart Summon’s top speed to 8 mph, though the widely cited AI compiler rewrite in its release notes actually shipped back in April.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Katy, Texas Tesla crash
The NTSB’s preliminary report on a fatal Katy, Texas Tesla crash confirms the driver manually overrode Full Self-Driving (Supervised) by flooring the accelerator, though the agency has not yet determined probable cause.
xAI rebrands to SpaceXAI. Grok keeps its name inside Tesla vehicles.
xAI officially became SpaceXAI on July 6, 2026, completing its merger into SpaceX, but the Grok voice assistant used in Tesla vehicles keeps its existing name and no changes to the in-car experience have been announced.
Tesla is running a free Supercharging contest through the end of 2026.
Tesla is rewarding its heaviest Supercharger users with free charging for life. Here’s how the 2026 contest works and how to check your standing.
Tesla issues two recalls this month. Here’s what owners need to do.
Tesla has two active recalls with owner notification letters going out in July 2026 — a rearview camera delay fixed by software, and a missing certification label on some Model Ys that requires a service visit.
California’s new EV incentive exempts Rivian and Lucid from a price cap that applies to Tesla
A newly passed California law caps most EVs at $50,000 to qualify for a state purchase incentive but exempts “California-headquartered” automakers, a carve-out that benefits Rivian and Lucid but not Tesla, which moved its headquarters to Texas in 2021.
Tesla sets Q2 2026 earnings call for July 22 after a record delivery quarter.
Tesla has confirmed its Q2 2026 earnings call for July 22, following its strongest second quarter of deliveries on record. Here’s what owners should know.
Tesla’s robotaxi service reaches Miami.
Tesla’s driverless robotaxi network expanded to Miami this week, its third US market.
Tesla’s newest update expands blind-spot warning while parked, adds dashcam encryption and parental controls
Tesla’s 2026.20.6.1 software update, rolling out since July 2, 2026, widens a “dooring” safety warning for parked cars, encrypts USB-saved dashcam clips by default, adds app-blocking parental controls, and continues the “Hey Grok” voice assistant rollout.
Tesla Q2 2026 delivery numbers: what owners should know.
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter of 2026, its best Q2 ever and the first year-over-year growth in two years.
xAI All Hands: Scaling to 1 Million GPUs and the Roadmap to “Macro Hard”
In a milestone “All Hands” meeting recorded in February 2026, Elon Musk and the xAI leadership team detailed the company’s meteoric rise and a fundamental reorganization designed to accelerate the path to AGI. In just two and a half years, xAI has transformed from a “toddler” startup into a leader in compute velocity and generative…
The Future of Intelligence: Key Takeaways from Elon Musk’s Vision for AI and Robotics
In a wide-ranging interview with Dwarkesh Patel, Elon Musk detailed a future defined by a “maniacal sense of urgency.” From moving AI compute into space to the recursive exponential growth of humanoid robots, Musk’s roadmap focuses on identifying and crushing the “limiting factors” of human progress. 1. Space-Based AI: Solving the Earthly Power Crisis One…
Tesla Q4 & FY 2025: The Dawn of the Physical AI Era
Tesla’s 2025 update is more than just a financial report—it marks the definitive turning point in our mission. While we continue to deliver world-class electric vehicles, 2025 was the year we fundamentally transitioned from a hardware-centric company to a physical AI company. From the launch of unmonitored Robotaxis to the announcement of our next-generation Optimus…
Tesla Camp Mode: How to Turn Your EV into a High-Tech Mini Camper
Tesla has built a reputation for turning traditional automotive hardware into a versatile software platform. While features like Sentry Mode and Dog Mode get a lot of press, Camp Mode is the hidden gem for weekend adventurers and road-trippers looking to skip the hotel bill. What is Tesla Camp Mode? Camp Mode allows you to…
End of an Era: Tesla Retires “Autopilot” Branding, Paywalls Standard Features
After more than a decade as a cornerstone of the Tesla brand, the “Autopilot” name is officially being retired in the United States and Canada. In a major shift to its software strategy, Tesla has removed the feature from new vehicle orders, effectively paywalling basic capabilities that were once standard. The New Baseline: TACC vs.…
Tesla Earnings Q1 2026: Retail Investors Demand Answers on SpaceX, AI, and Optimus
As Tesla prepares to report its latest quarterly earnings this Wednesday, the atmosphere among retail investors is electric. Through the Say.com platform, shareholders representing over 1.4 million shares have voiced their top priorities, signaling that the community is looking for a roadmap that extends far beyond vehicle deliveries. The Big Question: SpaceX Loyalty The most…
‘Insanely Efficient’: The Cheapest Tesla Model Y Defies Highway Range Expectations
The entry-level Tesla Model Y Standard is proving that “cheapest” doesn’t have to mean “least capable.” While this base-spec crossover cuts a few luxury corners—notably swapping the open glass roof for a traditional headliner and omitting the FM radio—it has gained something much more valuable: world-class energy efficiency. In a recent real-world 70 mph highway…
Tesla’s Silicon Sprint: The 9-Month Cycle for AI5 and AI6 Chips
The race for autonomous supremacy just shifted into overdrive. While most semiconductor giants operate on multi-year development timelines, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially signaled a radical new pace: a nine-month design cycle for the company’s custom AI chips. In a recent update, Musk confirmed that the Tesla AI5 chip design is nearing completion, while…
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