Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14, its first major update in a year, disappoints as data points to a lower increase in miles between disengagements than expected. The system also features new hallucinations, brake stabbing, and excessive speeding. Earlier this month, Tesla began rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 software update to some customers. The… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving v14 disappoints with hallucinations, brake stabbing, and speeding
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Tesla hints at finally producing the next-gen Roadster in new job listing
Tesla is talking about finally bringing the next-generation Roadster to production in new job listing. However, you shouldn’t hold your breath. The prototype for the next-generation Tesla Roadster was unveiled in 2017 and was supposed to enter production in 2020, but it has been delayed each year since then. It has become a running gag… Continue reading Tesla hints at finally producing the next-gen Roadster in new job listing
Tesla signals Cybercab might actually get a steering wheel
Tesla’s chairwoman said that the automaker might redesign the Cybercab, specifically add a steering wheel and pedals. Last year, Tesla unveiled the Cybercab, a two-seater electric car without a steering wheel or pedals. Musk was quoted during the design of the Cybercab: No mirrors, no pedals, no steering wheel. Let me be clear. This vehicle… Continue reading Tesla signals Cybercab might actually get a steering wheel
Elon Musk is not leaving Tesla, but he is using the threat as blackmail
Elon Musk and Tesla’s board keep repeating the threat that the CEO will leave if shareholders don’t approve his ridiculous new compensation package. This is not happening and amounts to nothing more than blackmail. Musk is not new to blackmailing Tesla shareholders. It started in 2024, when Musk threatened to stop building AI products at… Continue reading Elon Musk is not leaving Tesla, but he is using the threat as blackmail
Nissan’s all-solid-state EV batteries just got one step closer to becoming a reality
Nissan’s big bet on all-solid-state EV batteries might just pay off. The Japanese automakers moved one step closer to bringing next-gen battery tech to market, promising to double driving range, shorten charging times, and improve overall efficiency. When will we see Nissan’s all-solid-state EV batteries? You may have heard all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) referred to as… Continue reading Nissan’s all-solid-state EV batteries just got one step closer to becoming a reality
Elon Musk’s politics cost Tesla over 1 million sales in US alone, new study claims
We’ve been talking about the impact of Elon Musk’s venture into politics on the Tesla brand for years, but now a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is putting some staggering numbers to it. According to a new working paper, Musk’s “polarizing and partisan actions” have directly cost Tesla over a… Continue reading Elon Musk’s politics cost Tesla over 1 million sales in US alone, new study claims
Tesla driver ‘asleep on Autopilot’ slams into police car, gets arrested
A Tesla driver in Barrington Hills, Illinois, was arrested and charged after crashing their vehicle into a South Barrington police squad car last week. When questioned by police, the driver reportedly claimed they had fallen asleep and that the car was operating on Autopilot at the time of the collision. Tesla’s Autopilot is a Level… Continue reading Tesla driver ‘asleep on Autopilot’ slams into police car, gets arrested
‘Uber Green’ shifts to ‘Uber Electric,’ and is offering (some) drivers $4k to switch to an EV
Uber gets it. The rideshare behemoth has observed the upward trend of EV adoption across its database of customers and drivers and is helping to support that transition. Beginning today, the “Uber Green” ride option is now called “Uber Electric,” visible to all app users worldwide. To celebrate the transition, Uber is offering discounted rides… Continue reading ‘Uber Green’ shifts to ‘Uber Electric,’ and is offering (some) drivers $4k to switch to an EV
Tesla driver avoids plane crash caught on video, fans falsely credit self-driving
Tesla fans celebrated what they claim was a Tesla vehicle on Full Self-Driving (FSD) that avoided a literal plane crashing into the road. However, the driver confirmed that the Tesla vehicle was not in Full Self-Driving mode. Tesla fans often complain that some drivers using Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems… Continue reading Tesla driver avoids plane crash caught on video, fans falsely credit self-driving
Tesla Cybertruck owners thought they were victim of vandals, turned out to be a defect
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners thought they were victims of vandalism, but it turned out that it was just a factory defect. Earlier this year, amid Elon Musk’s controversial involvement in politics, there was a noticeable surge in vandalism against Tesla vehicles, particularly Cybertrucks. Therefore, it’s not too surprising to see some owners worried that they… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck owners thought they were victim of vandals, turned out to be a defect