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Sunday, Aug 30

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Tesla “Ambassador” Melts Down Over “Horrible” Robotaxi Ride, Says He Had to Call an Uber After Total Self-Driving Failure

futurism.com

He was trying to cover just 2.3 miles. The robotaxi told him it would take well over an hour.

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Teslas Are Still Driving Into Oncoming Freight Trains

futurism.com

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving cars had a habit of driving into the path of oncoming trains.

Saturday, Aug 29

13

In an era of annoying bongs, my Tesla Model Y does ADAS right

www.autocar.co.uk

The Model Y proves driver safety technology can be effective without being overbearing

Friday, Aug 28

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Tesla FSD Hits European Car Shares: Rent Supervised Autonomy Without Tesla Ownership

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Tesla Full Self-Driving reaches European car shares: Dutch operator MyWheels launched the first consumer-accessible FSD Tesla on August 27 in Den Bosch. Anyone with a Dutch license can now rent supervised autonomous driving by the hour…

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Podcast: Tesla Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rise, VW launch electric camper, and more

electrek.co

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launching an electric camper,…

Tesla's Cybercab Launch Is Next Week. Here's What Tesla Still Needs To Prove

insideevs.com

Tesla scheduled a Cybercab launch event for next week. But will you actually be able to buy one for $30,000?

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My Tesla Cybercab launch predictions

electrek.co

Tesla holds its Cybercab launch event in Austin on September 3, and it’s being sold as a milestone. Here’s my prediction: it’s going to look a lot like the last time Tesla launched this car, back in October 2024.

Tesla Theater might be getting plenty more streaming platforms

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The in-car Tesla Theater is among the most unique features available within the cars. When charging, parked, camping, or just hanging out, vehicle occupants can access a variety of streaming platforms on the large center screen, helping…

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Tesla Semi’s biggest adoptee gives an update on production timeline

www.teslarati.com

Tesla recently received its largest order for the all-electric Semi from Einride, a Swedish transport service, for 500 units, a groundbreaking invoice to receive before the first deliveries begin. Even more remarkable, Einride CEO Roozbeh…

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Tesla quietly kills its in-house vinyl wrap service after 3 years

electrek.co

Tesla has quietly shut down its in-house vinyl wrap service, removing the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck wrap products from its online shop.

“Inconvenient”: Travis Hunter’s Wife Leanna Ditches Her Tesla for $120k Car

Leanna Lenee, the wife of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, has gotten herself a new set of wheels. But to do so, she first had to part ways with something that was also very dear to her – the Tesla Model X she…

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China recalls 4.3 million cars over hidden door handles – Tesla makes up majority out of nine companies involved

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China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced last week (August 21, 2026) the largest automotive recall in the country’s history over hidden door handles that may be difficult to open in an emergency. According to…

Thursday, Aug 27

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The Worst Flop In Tesla's History Is Still Getting A $5,000 Price Increase For Two Models

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Sales are plummeting, yet prices are climbing. Take a look at why the commercially disappointing Cybertruck is suddenly getting more expensive.

Tesla Cybercab uses a unique strategy for picking up the right rider

www.teslarati.com

Tesla Cybercab is using a unique strategy for picking up the correct rider, which is a crucial part of ride-hailing to ensure people end up in the right place and are charged the correct price. Cybercab will utilize an RGB strip in its…

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Toyota launches its updated bZ5 electric SUV at half the price of a Tesla Model Y

electrek.co

The bZ5 is about the size of a Tesla Model Y and much more high-tech than Toyota vehicles we are used to.

Tesla Full Self-Driving likes trains a bit too much

electrek.co

A Tesla running the latest version of “Full Self-Driving” failed to stop at an active railroad crossing this week and nearly drove straight into a passing train, according to the driver and as evidenced in dashcam footage.

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Tesla files for 3 new semiconductor facilities at Giga Texas campus

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Construction was expected to begin this week.

Tesla ends in-house wrap service that always seemed like a short-term program

www.teslarati.com

Tesla has said goodbye to one customization option for its vehicles: the wrap service it launched several years ago. After launching an in-house wrap service in August 2020 for the first time in China. In the U.S., it launched in October…