🚗 Tesla has set up a display featuring the Model 3 Performance and Cybertruck in Macau. 🌐 The display is part of a mobility expo held at the Venetian Cotai Expo Hall A. 💰 The Model 3 Performance is currently available in Macau for around $50,313. ⏳ The Cybertruck is not yet available for purchase…
🔨 The Tesla Cybertruck-inspired “Cyberhammer” sledgehammer is now available for purchase at $700. 🛒 It is a limited edition item, with only 800 pieces being made. 🚚 The Cyberhammer is designed to commemorate when Franz used a sledgehammer to show the toughness of the Cybertruck’s steel exoskeleton. 🖋️ It features a laser etching of Franz’s…
🚗 Tesla is considering modifying or removing the steering wheel nag feature in the next Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised Beta release. 🔍 Elon Musk hinted that the upcoming FSD version 12.4 will have the steering wheel nag “fixed,” suggesting a change to this widely complained-about feature. 💬 The steering wheel nag currently requires drivers to…
🔍 The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Tesla over potential securities or wire fraud related to its claims about self-driving capabilities. 🚫 Tesla has never claimed its vehicles are capable of full autonomy, allowing drivers to sleep while the car is in motion. ⚖️ The probe could result in criminal charges, civil sanctions, or no…
🔭 Luminar Technologies noted that Tesla was its largest customer for LIDAR products in Q1 2024. 👁️ Tesla has used LIDAR units to validate vision data on its test vehicles for Full Self-Driving (FSD) training. 🚫 Elon Musk stated that Tesla no longer needs LIDAR even for collecting ground truth data. ⚡ Musk reiterated his…
🇨🇳 Tesla reportedly received support from the Chinese government to test its robotaxi concept with Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China. 🚗 Elon Musk proposed deploying Tesla vehicles as taxis and rolling out the FSD software to Chinese taxi services. 🤖 The robotaxi fleet will be operated by Tesla, with some cars owned by Tesla and…
🚘 The Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ is bringing electric vehicle charging closer to the duration of gas station stops, according to an analysis by AMCI. ⚡ In AMCI’s “MP6” test, which measures how much range an EV can add in 6 minutes (typical gas station stop duration), the Model 3 Highland scored 60.5, doubling the…
🔑 Tesla has launched new customization options for the Cybertruck’s interior and wheels. 🎨 A new Tactical Grey Interior option is now available, in addition to the existing White option. 🚘 New 20″ Core wheels with an improved tire compound for better range and comfort in various weather conditions are also offered. ⌚ These options…
💼 Tesla’s Senior Vice President of Automotive, Tom Zhu, is reportedly moving back to a position in China after leaving the country last year to help with global operations. 🇨🇳 Zhu’s return to China as SVP of Greater China could be related to Tesla’s preparation for the rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in…
💼 Tesla has launched a new round of layoffs as part of a massive cost-cutting offensive, trimming multiple facets of its business. 🔥 Several weeks ago, Tesla started laying off employees to save money as it navigates through economic uncertainties and focuses on bringing its next-generation vehicle lineup to market. 👋 Thousands of employees were…