Key Takeaways A Tesla Model Y taxi violently crashed in Bergen’s Torgallmenningen square on May 13, 2023, accelerating to 90 km/h, jumping sidewalks, and smashing into a kiosk—miraculously no fatalities. Experienced driver claimed car malfunction; initially charged with negligence but case dismissed in Dec 2024 as neither driver error nor malfunction could be proven. EDR…
Key Takeaways Tesla launched Zen Grey interior for Model Y in China, replacing the white cabin as the default light option. Produced at Gigafactory Shanghai for five-seat Premium configs, with deliveries starting this week—first major interior refresh since debut. Features softer warm light-grey vegan leather on seats, doors, and console, unifying the palette for a…
Key Takeaways Tesla is producing a final invite-only Signature Series: 250 Model S Plaid and 100 Model X Plaid (6-seat only). Exclusive Garnet Red paint with gold accents, Tesla T badges, Plaid badge, and Signature badging. Interior features white alcantara, gold piping, Signature sills, dash numbering (e.g., 1/250), and special lighting. Model X priced at…
Key Takeaways Tesla opened a 1.7M sq ft Semi factory adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada in Sparks, enabling vertical integration with on-site 4680 battery production to hit 50,000 trucks/year. Volume production started in March 2026, resolving past supply chain delays that pushed first deliveries from 2019 targets. At 2025 ASM, Elon Musk confirmed 2026 volume production…
Key Takeaways Tesla deployed a major OTA update improving Auto Wipers across its entire fleet, confirmed by senior AI engineer Yun-Ta Tsai on April 10, 2026. The upgrade is based on patent US 20260097742 A1, introducing an “energy balance model” without new hardware. System measures wiper motor power to calculate blade-glass friction, detecting water lubrication…
Key Takeaways Tesla Roadster prioritizes raw performance and thrill over maximum safety features, as Elon Musk stated it’s not for those prioritizing safety above all, aspiring to be the best human-driven car without dulling driver feedback. Must deliver on SpaceX cold-gas thrusters for hovering or short hops, separating it from other hypercars—no watered-down version. Subtle…
Key Takeaways Tesla is using redesigned Cybertruck 4680 battery cells in its Long Range Semi to address long-haul challenges like cold-weather range loss. Battery pack shifted from flat pancake modules to compact vertical cubic layout, minimizing surface area for better heat retention. Dan Priestley (Head of Tesla Semi program) highlighted: same Cybertruck cells, but cubic…
Key Takeaways Tesla cracking down on owners using third-party hacks to activate FSD in unapproved countries like Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, and the UK. Jailbreak devices are €500 USB modules that spoof signals via CAN bus to unlock FSD features on HW3 and HW4 vehicles. Over 100,000 owners in China reportedly installed these modifications.…
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.…