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209 Interestana reports mention Tesla, newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
A direct comparison of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta and Rivian's Autonomy+ hands-free driving systems highlights distinct approaches to autonomous vehicle technology, with Rivian incorporating additional safety guardrails not present in Tesla's offering.
Tesla is reportedly preparing to unveil a "flying car" based on its next-generation Roadster, a development that could mark a significant departure from traditional automotive design. Sources familiar with the project, speaking to The Information, indicate that the vehicle will…
Tesla's implementation of gamification features within its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has drawn significant criticism from safety advocates and industry observers. The company introduced a "streak" feature that rewards drivers for accumulating miles without disengaging the FSD system.
Tesla has officially unveiled its first physical prototype of the Cybercab, a significant step from previous digital renderings to a tangible demonstration of its autonomous taxi ambitions. The striking gold-painted vehicle was showcased outside Gigafactory Texas, highlighting a key technological…
Tesla's robotaxi division unveiled the first Cybercab model equipped with an integrated Starlink satellite antenna on May 23, 2024. This development was announced via the company's robotaxi social media account, which shared photographs of the vehicle.
A comprehensive back-to-back test conducted by a YouTuber has revealed significant improvements in the reaction time of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software, specifically highlighting the advancements in version 12.
Tesla and SpaceX have officially confirmed the location for their "Terafab" semiconductor megafactory, a project initially teased by Elon Musk in March. The chosen site is Grimes County, Texas, situated approximately one hour northwest of Houston.
A Tesla driver in Parker, Colorado, was pulled over by police for traveling at 64 mph in a 45 mph zone. The driver asserted that they were not responsible for the infraction, attributing the speeding to the vehicle's "Full Self-Driving"…
Several Tesla owners have reported that the recent FSD V14 Lite software update is causing their vehicle's onboard computers to overheat. These reports, circulating on social media platforms and Tesla enthusiast forums, suggest a correlation between the installation…
NASA is set to integrate Tesla's distinctive Cybertruck electric pickup trucks as backup emergency escape vehicles for its space launches, a significant shift from the agency's long-standing reliance on Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) military vehicles.
Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov has articulated a detailed technical argument explaining why relying solely on cameras is insufficient for achieving full self-driving autonomy. Dolgov asserted that camera-only systems encounter a critical limitation he termed "weak sensing," which imposes a safety…
A significant number of Tesla owners operating vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3) and running the recently released Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 “Lite” software build are experiencing a surge in Autopilot computer overheating alerts.
A former manager for Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) test fleet in Houston has alleged that the operation was severely understaffed, leading to conditions where its vehicles became "rolling hazards on public streets."
Elon Musk, the prominent entrepreneur known for founding SpaceX and co-founding Tesla, has issued a dire warning regarding the trajectory of artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that humanity is likely to relinquish control over AI systems within the next ten years.
Elon Musk announced that Tesla anticipates achieving full self-driving functionality for its electric Semi truck by late 2024 or early 2025. This statement, made in a recent communication, revises previous timelines for the autonomous driving technology.
Elon Musk announced this week that Tesla intends to "open source" the software for its Model S and Model X vehicles. Musk cited the original Tesla Roadster as the precedent for this move, suggesting a similar approach would be taken…
Tesla announced this week that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has reached nearly 1.5 million subscribers. This represents a significant increase in adoption for the advanced driver-assistance system. In the most recent fiscal quarter, Tesla added approximately 200,000 new subscribers…
Tesla finalized a significant acquisition of an artificial intelligence hardware company for approximately $2 billion, a deal initially hinted at in April. The transaction's final price was disclosed as $1.95 billion, with payment made entirely in Tesla stock and equity…