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209 Interestana reports mention Tesla, newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
Tesla registered 45 new Cybercabs with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this week, indicating significant progress towards the anticipated launch of its robotaxi service. A portion of these registered vehicles are already actively operating on public roads…
A fatal collision in Batavia, Illinois, involving a Tesla Model Y and a pickup truck has revealed that Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assist system was active at the time of the incident.
Tesla is required to report crashes involving its Autopilot and "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) systems to the federal government. However, the company is redacting nearly all information from these reports, preventing the public from understanding the circumstances of these fatal accidents.
A second fatal incident involving a Tesla vehicle with its driver-assist system engaged has been reported, occurring weeks after a similar event in Florida. The latest crash involved a 2020 Tesla Model 3 that was stopped on a Phoenix-area freeway…
A 43-year-old man lost his life when his Tesla Model 3 came to a standstill in a live lane of Interstate 4 in Florida, subsequently being struck by a semi-trailer truck.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is slated to gain the capability to avoid potholes "coming soon," as announced by Tesla CEO Elon Musk over the weekend. This announcement revives a promise previously made by Musk in 2019, indicating a persistent…
Tesla confirmed to federal regulators that its driver-assist system, Autopilot, was "verified engaged" at the time of a fatal crash involving a Model 3 in Clute, Texas. The incident occurred in May 2026, with the vehicle traveling at 104 mph…
The latest episode of the Electrek Podcast, a prominent weekly program dedicated to dissecting the most significant news within the realm of sustainable transport and energy, has focused on a series of pivotal developments shaping the automotive industry.
Tesla has scheduled a launch event for its Cybercab for next week, signaling a significant step towards introducing its autonomous taxi service. However, the company still faces substantial hurdles in proving the viability and affordability of the vehicle, particularly concerning…
Tesla is set to host its Cybercab launch event in Austin on September 3, an occasion being presented as a significant milestone for the company's autonomous vehicle ambitions. This upcoming event is anticipated to mirror the previous unveiling…
A Tesla vehicle operating on the most recent iteration of its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) software, specifically version 14.3.7, failed to halt at an active railroad crossing this week, resulting in a near-collision with a passing train.
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, has articulated a set of "10 AI lessons" derived from accumulating over 200 million fully autonomous miles. These lessons, published in a company statement, appear to offer a direct critique of Tesla's approach…
In a recent blog post, a senior engineer at Waymo, the self-driving technology company owned by Alphabet Inc., asserted that cameras alone are "not enough" to achieve fully autonomous driving capabilities.
Tesla owners are now openly filming and sharing instances of themselves engaging in illegal activities while utilizing the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, a trend that has proliferated across social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X. Previously, drivers…
Tesla has issued a denial regarding rumors that it has withdrawn its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) team from China. The electric vehicle manufacturer stated that its Shanghai data center is "operating normally" and confirmed that it has reported the unsubstantiated claims…
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software has demonstrated an unexpected level of capability by autonomously navigating what is claimed to be the steepest dirt road in America. This feat, documented in a video, showcases the system's ability to handle off-road…
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has encountered significant limitations, failing to detect downed trees obstructing roadways in multiple instances captured by users. Two separate videos, shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), illustrate the system's inability to recognize…