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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.
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 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’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 reopened $50,000 Roadster reservations. Here’s what the deposit actually gets you.
Reserving Tesla’s next Roadster now costs $50,000: $5,000 refundable up front, $45,000 by wire within 10 days. Here’s what that gets you, and why the 2017 reservation history is worth remembering first.
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’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 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 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 Semi just landed its biggest order yet — 500 trucks.
A Swedish freight company ordered 500 Tesla Semi trucks, the largest Semi deal to date. Here’s who’s actually buying and why.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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