Key Takeaways Elon Musk clarified viral Cybertruck crash into overpass barrier (Aug 2025) using driver logs. Justine Saint Amour sues Tesla for $1M, claiming vehicle tried to drive off overpass without warning. Attorney Bob Hilliard: Amour tried taking control but crashed, injuring shoulder, neck, back. Logs show driver disengaged Autopilot 4 seconds before impact, per…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced on X that the Terafab Project launches March 21, 2026, as a vertically integrated chip fab for logic, memory, and advanced packaging. Confirmed on January 28, 2026 earnings call, Musk stated Tesla needs the fab to avoid chip supply constraints in 3-4 years; earlier AGM warning highlighted supplier shortages. Likely…
Key Takeaways Tesla is assembling a growing fleet of over 30 Cybercabs at Gigafactory Texas ahead of mass production. Footage shared by Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer on X shows Cybercabs being transported or staged for testing. Many Cybercabs still have steering wheels, indicating they are testing units, not final driverless Robotaxi versions. Additional video…
Key Takeaways Thomas Dmytryk, Tesla director for 11 years, leaves after developing Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. In LinkedIn post, Dmytryk praises Tesla’s culture, innovation, and frontline team; cites need for family time as reason to depart. OTA updates hailed as Tesla’s top feature: seamless, frequent improvements to FSD, features, and recalls—better than competitors. Tesla faces talent…
Key Takeaways Tesla is ramping up social media ads on platforms like Facebook (for Full Self-Driving) and YouTube (for Energy Division and Powerwall incentives). Historically, Tesla avoided traditional advertising, spending just $152,000 in 2022 vs. rivals’ billions, averaging $0 per vehicle. Elon Musk’s philosophy: Reinvest ad savings into R&D ($3,000 per car) for superior products…
Key Takeaways Tesla is phasing out Model S and X, with production ending in Q2 2026 to reallocate capacity to Optimus robots and next-gen vehicles. Removed Model S/X from US referral program; new buyers lose $1,000 discount, loyalty discount halved to $500 for existing owners. Cybertruck referral changes: Premium AWD/Cyberbeast buyers get 3 months FSD…
Key Takeaways Speed Profiles in v14.2.2.5 feel great overall with improved consistency across modes like Standard, Hurry, Chill, and Mad Max, showing no major regressions. Strange turn signal issues: FSD activates unnecessary right signal on sharp right turns (e.g., driveway curve), as shared by TESLARATI on X; Tesla fans defended it as “valid training.” FSD…
Key Takeaways Bank of America reinitiates Tesla coverage with ‘Buy’ rating and $460 price target, reversing from neutral stance in 2025. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) declared leading consumer autonomy solution. Camera-only Tesla Vision praised as cheaper and scalable vs. rivals’ multi-sensor systems. Tesla positioned to profitably scale robotaxis via massive real-world data from fleet. 52%…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk predicts Tesla will develop AGI, likely first in humanoid/atom-shaping form, as stated in his X post. Tesla converting Model S/X production line at Fremont to Optimus pilot, targeting 1 million units annually. Musk envisions Optimus as a von Neumann probe for self-replication using planetary resources, requiring AGI. Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind…
Key Takeaways Tesla updated FSD transfer terms from “order by March 31, 2026” to “take delivery by March 31, 2026,” excluding many delayed Cybertruck owners. Cybertruck buyers with summer deliveries risk losing FSD transfers unless initial window was before deadline. Tesla offers refunds for cancellations and honors pre-change delivery windows, citing terms subject to change.…