EVs
Every Tesla Model 3 Now Gets a 16-Inch Screen — and the Performance Gets More Power
The Premium AWD drops to 3.8 seconds to 60 mph, the Performance climbs to 528 hp and 316 miles, and North American buyers still go without V2L.
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EVs
EV Winter Range: Teslas Keep Up to 88%, GM's Ultium SUVs Trail the Pack
Fleet data from 30,000 cars shows EVs keep 78% of their range at freezing on average — but Teslas hold up to 88%, while GM's Blazer EV keeps just 69%.
Industry
Tesla Beat Wall Street in Q3 — but Sold Fewer Cars Than a Year Ago
Last year's quarter was inflated by the rush before the $7,500 EV credit expired. Against it, Model 3 and Model Y held nearly flat, while Tesla's other models fell 48%.
EVs
Which EVs Can Charge at a Tesla Supercharger — and Which Still Need an Adapter
Twenty-one automakers now have Supercharger access, but whether you plug straight in or fumble with a $185–$249 adapter depends on your brand and model year. Here is the full breakdown.
EVs
Tesla Wants Another $50,000 Roadster Deposit — Nine Years After the First One
Tesla wants $5,000 by card and a $45,000 wire within 10 days, all before it shows the production Roadster on October 1. The 2017 depositors are still waiting.
Comparison
Tesla Model Y vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5: What America's Two Best-Selling EVs Cost Now
America's best-selling EV against its strongest challenger: real 2026 prices without the $7,500 credit, a charging gap that cuts both ways, and a $99-a-month software question.
EVs
The Tesla Roadster Is Taking $50,000 Deposits Again. Here's What Tesla Has — and Hasn't — Promised
Tesla has a reveal date, a countdown clock, and a $50,000 deposit page — but no price, no production date, and a spec sheet from 2017 it has never repeated for a real car.
Trucks
BYD's 1,000-PS Electric Semi Lands in Europe the Same Week as Tesla's
BYD's first long-haul electric tractor for Europe claims a 20-minute megawatt charge and a 10-year battery warranty. Here's what it named — and what Tesla hasn't.
Autonomy
Does a Touchscreen Joystick Count as a Steering Wheel? Regulators Are Now Asking
A rider's video put a touchscreen joystick on the record, and Tesla's own responder plan confirms the mode exists. The open question is whether it counts as a manual control under federal rules.
Preview
Tesla's Roadster Finally Has a Date — and Four Questions It Can't Dodge
Tesla moved the second-generation Roadster reveal from October 1 to October 15, blaming the weather — its sixth target date this year alone. Price, delivery timing, the 2017 deposits, and the 2017 specs are all still open.
Pricing
How Much a Tesla Cybertruck Costs Now — and How Long You'll Wait
The cheapest Cybertruck has gone from $59,990 to $74,990 in six months, and the queue has turned into inventory. Here's what each trim costs, what you get, and how fast one arrives.
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.
EVs
Audi Revives the A2 as Its Most Efficient EV Ever — and Leaves America Off the Map
The reborn A2 claims 12.8 kWh/100 km on the WLTP cycle and up to 646 km of range from €38,200 in Germany. Audi calls it a car built for Europe — and never mentions North America.
Preview
Tesla Semi Heads to Hannover: 5 Questions Tesla Must Answer at IAA
Tesla put European Semi numbers on the record on September 11, and Hannover filled in two more: trucks from Nevada and more than 100 Megacharger stalls in six countries, with deliveries targeted by the end of 2027. The price in euros is still blank.
Robotaxi
Tesla Cybercab vs. Waymo: Which Robotaxi Should You Actually Hail?
Tesla's two-seat Cybercab is live in exactly one city; Waymo runs in 14. We line up fares, wait times, age rules, and sensors so you know which app to open.
Industry
Anyone in Austin Can Now Hail a Cybercab — Riders Say It's 35% Cheaper Than a Model Y
Since Friday evening any Robotaxi app user in Austin can book the two-seater with no steering wheel. Early receipts put fares well below a Model Y ride, while NHTSA is already auditing how Tesla certified the car.
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.
Robotaxis
Cybercab Rides Are Live in Austin. Here's How It Works — and What Tesla Still Won't Say
Cybercab rides are now open to the public across Tesla's Austin Robotaxi zone. Tesla's own rider guide explains how a trip works — but the official fare and what comes next are still open questions.
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.