Key Takeaways Tesla unveiled a mysterious covered prototype at Giga Texas, parked between a Model Y and Cybertruck, hinting at a larger Model Y variant. Model Y L already available in China with 6/7 seats, 10% more cargo space, and top sales among mid-large SUVs. Drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer captured images showing elongated rear door,…
Key Takeaways Tesla hosted “Autonomy Pop-Up” at Lummus Park, Miami Beach, during F1 Miami Grand Prix Fan Fest (April 29–May 3, 2026), featuring Cybertruck towing Cybercab in a “Future is Autonomous” glass case. Miami confirmed for robotaxi expansion in H1 2026, making the event a strategic promo in a target market. Previous Miami showcase: Dec…
Key Takeaways Tesla has integrated region-specific vehicle designs into FSD visualizations, starting with European-style cab-over semi-trucks in software update 2026.14. European Tesla owners now see accurate flat-fronted semis on their displays, alongside North American long-nose models, available to all without FSD subscription. Feature added in October but activated only after AI confirmed high-confidence detection, similar…
Key Takeaways SpaceX board approved Elon Musk’s compensation tied to Mars colonization and space-based data centers. Pay includes 200M super-voting shares at valuation milestones, full unlock at $7.5T valuation, 1M Mars residents, and 100TW space computing power. Details revealed via Reuters review of SpaceX’s confidential SEC filing ahead of public offering. Musk’s Mars vision dates…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Cybercab, a steering wheel-less and pedal-less autonomous vehicle, has entered production at Giga Texas. Engineered as a two-door, two-passenger coupe relying on vision-only Full Self-Driving with cameras and AI. Features a minimalist cabin with a large central display for passenger interface and comfort. Equipped with a 35 kWh battery offering 5.5 miles…
Key Takeaways FSD v14.3.2 rolls out with key improvements in Actually Smart Summon (ASS) via unified model for FSD and Robotaxi. ASS Summon now more reliable, confident, and fast in parking lot tests, succeeding back-to-back unlike before. New disengagement menu with categories: Critical, Comfort, Preference, Other. Disengagement categories criticized for vagueness; better options like “Incorrect…
Key Takeaways SpaceX joins nine-company consortium, including Anduril, Palantir, and Aalyria, to develop core operating software for Golden Dome missile defense, focusing on satellite communications integration. Golden Dome, from Trump’s 2024 campaign, formalized by January 27, 2025 executive order; features thousands of interceptor satellites and AI-controlled space data centers. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein calls…
Key Takeaways Tesla released video footage of a production Cybercab autonomously driving off the Giga Texas assembly line through a “Cybercab” tunnel to a holding lot. First Cybercab rolled off on February 17, 2026; Elon Musk congratulated the team on X: “Congratulations to the Tesla team on making the first production Cybercab.” April 2026 marked…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Q1 2026 Update confirms Optimus Gen 1 production underway at Fremont factory with a 1 million robots/year pilot line. Aerial image reveals “Optimus factory site preparation” next to Giga Texas; permits for 5.2M sq ft addition by end-2026 at $5-10B cost. Giga Texas North Campus expansion targets 10M Optimus units/year, plus Terafab…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk stated during Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings call that the new Roadster will be the only manually driven car in Tesla’s future lineup. Musk hinted at a possible Roadster debut in late May or June 2026, pending testing and validation. This update aligns with Tesla’s focus on Robotaxi rollout and Optimus production,…