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Tesla Robotaxi Launches in San Antonio Today: Start Time and Service Area
Tesla's Robotaxi account says rides open in San Antonio, Texas, at 5 a.m. Central on Monday, November 9. Here is the launch map and what Tesla hasn't said yet.
Tesla Cybercab 40 kWh Pack and Liquid Silver, Musk Says
Elon Musk says efficiency improvements will allow a 40 kWh Cybercab pack and that Cybercab will be offered in liquid silver. Here is what he said and what remains unconfirmed.
Tesla Argentina Launch: Sales Start November 20, 2026
Tesla Latinoamérica set November 20, 2026 for Argentina. Tesla and Elon Musk amplified the post. Prices and the model lineup are not in the official posts yet.
Tesla Cybertruck Production to Wind Down in Mid-2027, Musk Says
Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to make room for more Cybercab production.
Tesla Germany Registrations Hit 2,932 in October, Up 291%
KBA says Tesla registered 2,932 new cars in Germany in October 2026, up 290.9% from a year earlier. BYD leads Tesla for the year to date by 219 cars.
Tesla Cybercab at China's Import Expo: Static Display Only
Tesla is showing a production Cybercab at China's Import Expo, Nov. 5 to 10. The Paper reports it is a static display with no China sales or rides involved.
Tesla Berlin Engineering Center Opens: 30 Labs, 250 Staff
Tesla opened its Berlin Tesla Engineering Center on November 4 with 30 labs and about 250 staff, growing to 500 for 100 million euros. What it does and what it means.
Tesla Roadster Kickflip Video: Tesla Posts a Flying Car POV
Tesla posted a 34-second POV video on X from the Roadster's October 15 stunt demo. Here is what it shows, what is verified, and what Tesla has still not said.
Tesla Gets a US Design Patent for a Four-Door Fastback Body
The USPTO granted Tesla design patent D1,156,251 on November 3, 2026. Its 14 drawings show a low four-door fastback body, but the patent does not name a model.
Tesla Software Update 2026.32.300: Seat Heater Timeout & More
Tesla's 2026.32.300 release notes say seat heaters may turn off after 20 minutes. Here is which models are listed, what else is in the update, and what to do.
Tesla Cybercab Europe Tour: Stops, Dates and What It Is
Tesla Europe announced a Cybercab display tour starting November 5 at Auto Zurich. Here are the stops and dates, what you can do there, and what Tesla has not said.
Tesla Emergency Drive Away: What the Service Visit Costs
Tapping Activate on Tesla Emergency Drive Away triggers a mandatory charge port service visit, even if the car never moves. What owners report paying, and what Tesla says.
Tesla Robotaxi Launches in Fort Worth Today: Start Time and Service Area
Tesla says Robotaxi rides open in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 2 at 6 a.m. Here is the launch map, what we know, and what Tesla has not said yet.
Tesla FSD on Turo: What Renters and Hosts Need to Know
Turo now lets U.S. renters book Teslas with verified FSD (Supervised). How it works, who is responsible, and what eligible hosts get from the free one-month trial.
Tesla Software Update 2026.39.6: Emergency Drive Away & More
Tesla software update 2026.39.6 lists Emergency Drive Away, Set Arrival Energy, Supercharger site maps and more. Here is what is new, which cars it covers and how far the rollout has gone.
Tesla Robotaxi Update: Rides Now Until 2 AM, Calm Mode & Grok
Tesla's Robotaxi account says operating hours are now 6 AM to 2 AM, and listed new rider features: a rear camera feed, trip sharing, Calm Mode and Grok.
Tesla Software Update 2026.38.6: Grok Leaves Beta, FSD Streaks & More
Software update 2026.38.6 began appearing on October 29. It removes Grok's beta label, brings FSD Streaks to older Model S and X, and adds Halloween wraps to Intel cars.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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’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’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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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’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.
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 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.
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 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 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’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…
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