Key Takeaways Tesla is expanding its Cybercab production team at Giga Texas. Three new job listings: Metrology Technician, Equipment Engineer, and Tool & Die Supervisor. The Cybercab will be produced using the innovative “Unboxed” manufacturing process. Elon Musk claims the Cybercab will be Tesla’s highest-volume vehicle, aiming for 2 million units annually. The production line…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s “American Heroes” discount offers a $500 reduction for verified workers in various fields. Initially launched as a $1,000 discount, the program has added new eligible professions. Newly included groups are medical providers, nurses, and first responders. The discount applies to all Tesla vehicles, not just the S3XY lineup. There is currently no…
Key Takeaways Tesla may stop including key cards with vehicles as they are underutilized by owners. Many Tesla owners prefer using the Phone Key through the Tesla App for vehicle access. The removal of references to key cards in Owner’s Manuals suggests a shift in company policy. This change may be a cost-saving strategy by…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion stock award is the largest ever for a CEO, amidst significant controversies. Tesla’s sales are declining, prompting questionable marketing strategies to promote the stock award instead of products. Previous attempts to provide large pay packages to Musk faced legal challenges, indicating board mismanagement. Tesla’s share reserve for employee…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirms the widespread rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) V14.2 is on the way. FSD tester AI DRIVR praises V14.1.2, claiming significant improvements in driving performance. Fellow Tesla drivers express support for FSD’s release due to substantial enhancements observed in testing. Mad Max mode is a notable feature of FSD V14, allowing…
Key Takeaways Tesla is ramping up activity around Cybercab development at Giga Texas. Drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer spotted multiple covered Cybercab units during a recent flyover, igniting speculation about production. The presence of Cybercabs indicates production is nearing as both older prototypes and new units were observed at the crash test facility. Model Y Standard…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) is attracting insurance offers, including a notable one from Shai Wininger, President of Lemonade. Wininger proposed insuring Tesla FSD for “almost free,” suggesting a significant reduction in insurance costs for Tesla owners. Traditional insurance for Tesla vehicles is usually higher due to repair costs related to advanced technology and…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion pay package faces opposition from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). The pay package aims to secure Musk’s CEO position for the next decade, contingent on company growth. ISS describes Musk’s compensation as “astronomical” and warns it could limit future pay adjustments by the board. Musk’s pay could lead to…
Key Takeaways Tesla is introducing a screensharing feature in update 2025.38, enabling remote viewing of the car’s display. The feature may be used for remote support similar to Apple’s customer service practices. This functionality could enhance customer complaint resolution, particularly relevant for Robotaxi scenarios where no staff is present. The screenshare feature will support both…
Key Takeaways Tesla is ramping up tests for the Cybercab, with sightings reported from Fremont Factory and Giga Texas. Joe Tegtmeyer noted that the latest Cybercab sightings showed it being manually driven, suggesting test units may have manual controls. Speculation arises that current test units differ from the production version, which will not include steering…