Key Takeaways A Tesla Optimus robot fell during a demonstration in Miami, raising concerns about its autonomy. The fall included a peculiar hand motion mimicking a VR operator’s actions, suggesting teleoperation was involved. Elon Musk claims the Optimus robot could become a trillion-dollar product, highlighting its potential for various tasks. There are ethical and technological…
Key Takeaways Grok now allows adding and editing navigation destinations, enhancing the navigation experience. New Tesla Photobooth feature lets users take selfies and apply fun filters from within the car. Dog Mode now includes live updates and snapshots for pet owners checking on their furry friends. Dashcam clips will now provide additional data such as…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s FSD Supervised system shows advanced real-world behavior in testing, especially in construction zones and pedestrian detection. During a Berlin test, FSD managed complex city traffic with minimal driver intervention, demonstrating its capabilities up to 140 km/h. Despite requiring some manual overrides, Tesla’s system learns continuously from real-world scenarios. Robin Hornig from Auto…
Key Takeaways Tesla ranked in the Top 10 most reliable car companies for 2026, marking its best performance yet. Significant improvement from 27th in 2022 to 10th in 2026, showcasing Tesla’s commitment to better build quality. Tesla focuses on software updates for improvements rather than major hardware changes, aiding reliability. Only the Cybertruck scored below…
Key Takeaways Keller Logistics Group is assessing the Tesla Semi for their regional routes after a productive pre-production planning session. The company operates over 300 tractors and focuses on routes of 500-600 miles, making them a good fit for testing the Tesla Semi. Discussions centered on the truck’s application in yard, shuttle, and regional uses…
Key Takeaways Mary Barra urged President Biden to credit Tesla and Elon Musk for leading the electric vehicle transition. Barra highlighted that her recognition was erroneously emphasized over Musk’s contributions during a recent interview. President Biden previously acknowledged Barra’s leadership in EVs, but many believe Musk and Tesla deserved more credit. In 2021, Tesla outperformed…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) received high praise from journalist Julien Cadot after his test drive in France. Cadot described the FSD system as “mind-blowing,” highlighting its safety and the “humanity” of its driving behaviors. The FSD managed complex maneuvers flawlessly, such as safely overtaking a delivery truck and maintaining a safe distance from…
Key Takeaways Tesla Optimus is progressing toward mass production, showing off new capabilities. Elon Musk views the humanoid robot as potentially the biggest product ever and envisions it relieving humans of work in 20 years. A recent video demonstrated Optimus jogging with a natural form, showcasing advancements in its movement. The development of a functional…
Key Takeaways A Waymo driverless taxi entered an active LAPD standoff in downtown LA, caught on video. The vehicle made an unprotected left turn, seemingly disregarding a red light and entering a police perimeter. Officers were in the midst of issuing commands to a suspect when the taxi surprised everyone with its presence. Bystanders, including…
Key Takeaways Tesla Europe launches “Future Holidays” campaign featuring FSD ride-alongs in the Netherlands. The campaign includes Caraoke, holiday light shows, and activities with the Tesla S3XY vehicle lineup. Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, will appear, adding a festive atmosphere to the events. The program aims to showcase FSD technology as part of Tesla’s strategy for…