Key Takeaways Musk confirms upcoming v14.3 point releases will polish and refine current FSD performance incrementally. Elon Musk states v15 will exceed human safety levels in unsupervised, complex situations. v15 powered by Tesla’s large AI model with 10x more parameters than current compact model. Musk highlights rapid progress of compact model, delaying large model’s deployment.…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced only a few hundred Model S & X cars left in inventory—order now if interested. Production of new Model S and X has ceased; custom orders halted in early April. Model S (launched 2012) and X (2015) end 14-year chapter as EV halo cars with falcon doors and luxury features.…
Key Takeaways 60 Cybercabs spotted parked at Giga Texas outbound lot, largest concentration yet, shared by drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer on X. Vehicles feature visible steering wheels and white seats, indicating early validation testing units, not final steering-wheel-free versions. Mass production officially ramps in April 2026, aligning with Elon Musk’s repeated targets for slow initial…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) is a major advancement in passenger travel, with significant safety improvements but not perfection. In a video, FSD on a Model 3 swerves at 65 mph in fog and rain to avoid a pedestrian, saving lives. Elon Musk states: “Tesla self-driving saves a lot of lives – the statistics…
Key Takeaways Tesla ended production of Model S and X, raising prices on remaining new/demo units by ~$15,000. New prices: $109,990 (S AWD), $124,900 (S Plaid), $114,900 (X AWD), $129,900 (X Plaid). All units include Luxe Package, Full Self-Driving Supervised, 4 years premium connectivity, lifetime Supercharging. Strategy monetizes “sentimental value” and nostalgia for Tesla’s original…
Key Takeaways Tesla launches Model Y L ordering in eight Asian markets: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Philippines. First introduced in China in August 2025, now expanding to meet family demand in booming EV regions. Pricing examples: RM260,000 in Malaysia, S$248,999 in Singapore, 398,750 patacas in Macau; competitive vs. traditional…
Key Takeaways Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in Q1 2026, up 6% YoY from 336,681 but down from Q4 2025’s 418,227. Production hit 408,386 vehicles; energy storage deployments reached 8.8 GWh. Elon Musk predicts ~80% of Tesla’s value from Optimus humanoid robot, quoting his Sept 2025 X post. Ending Model S/X production; Fremont factory converting to…
Key Takeaways Tesla FSD anticipates pedestrian crossing by slowing down early, unlike oblivious BMW driver who forces pedestrian to retreat. FSD predicts intent from subtle cues like movement and trajectory, not just reacting to street entry. Powered by end-to-end neural network trained on billions of real-world miles for consistent human-like interpretation. Reddit r/TeslaFSD users criticize…
Key Takeaways A Vacaville man was arrested for DUI after being found passed out in his self-driving Tesla Model Y, which navigated traffic safely. The driver was unconscious from alcohol and marijuana, with no medical emergency—just a “drunken nap.” Passenger seat contained a four-pack of Sutter Home wine and Round Table pizza. Concerned citizen alerted…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced Tesla FSD v14.3 wide release in a few weeks, likely late April. Current v14.2.2.5 has mixed reviews: overall better behavior but regressions in confidence and Navigation. Musk (November): v14.3 adds “last big piece” with reasoning, RL; needs giant chip fab for AI scale. v14.3 focuses on logic improvements, targeting Navigation…