Analysis
Unsupervised FSD Slips to 2027. What Tesla's Q3 Means If You Own One
Profit fell 43% and R&D jumped 69%, while unsupervised driving for owners' cars slipped to around mid-2027. Here is what that means for FSD and Model Y prices.
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Opinion
Musk Says the Roadster Is Tesla's Last Car for Human Drivers. Take Him at His Word
Musk has now said it twice, to investors and to customers. For the people who own the other two million Teslas a year, the barrel roll was the sideshow.
Tech
You Can Take Your Hands Off the Wheel in 2026. Not Your Eyes. Every System Compared
Super Cruise, BlueCruise, and six rivals let you drive with your hands off the wheel on approved roads. None lets you look away, and no eyes-off system is on sale in the U.S.
Explainer
Was Autopilot On? How to Find Out What Your Tesla Recorded in a Crash
Every Tesla keeps three records of a crash. Only one is yours to read, and the one that would show whether the software was driving is the one Tesla blacks out.
Tech
Tesla's FSD Will Now Grab the Wheel Even When You're Driving Yourself
FSD v14.3.9 can activate on its own if a frontal crash is imminent or the car decides you're not paying attention. Tesla hasn't said whether you can turn it off — or whether it needs the $99 subscription.
Driver Assistance
Tesla Autopilot Is Gone: What New and Used Buyers Actually Get in 2026
Tesla no longer sells Autopilot. New cars get cruise control and a $99-a-month decision; used cars need a software-menu check before you sign anything.
Reality Check
Tesla's Pothole Promise Is Seven Years Old. Musk Just Said 'Coming Soon' Again
Musk's weekend post promises the feature again — one he first agreed to build on April 7, 2019, and one that entered Tesla's release notes exactly seven years later, still marked upcoming.