Tesla News, Mod Guides & Owner Tips

Tesla Recall Notice Feature Appears in App — Here's What Owners Should Do
A new Recall Notice feature has surfaced in Tesla's system. Here's what it likely means, what to check on your car, and how to respond if flagged.

Tesla Leads Autonomous Vehicle Registrations in Texas
Tesla has registered more autonomous vehicles in Texas than any other provider over the past 30 days. Here's what the data signals for Tesla's AV push.

Giga Berlin Cuts Water Use by 33% — and Returns Rights to Local Utility
Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin slashed water consumption by 33% in 2025 and now recycles 100% of industrial water on-site. Here's what the numbers show.

Tesla VPP Programs Expand to Philadelphia, New Orleans, and East Texas
Tesla Energy's Virtual Power Plant programs just launched in three new US regions. Powerwall owners can now share energy with the grid and earn money.

Starship Tower-1 Mast Removed for New Roof Section at Starbase
SpaceX has removed the mast atop Starship's Tower-1 at Starbase to install a new roof section — part of broader Block 3 upgrades. Here's what's changing.

Fatal Model Y FSD Crash Confirmed by Tesla Data: What Owners Need to Know
Tesla's own data confirms FSD was active during a fatal Model Y left-turn crash in Batavia, IL. Here's what owners should check and do right now.

Tesla Cybercab as a Mobile Lounge: Your Questions Answered
The Cybercab launches in Austin on Sept 3. Here's what the 'mobile lounge' vision actually means for passengers — design, specs, and what to expect.

Vegas Loop: 5 Details That Matter From the Labor Secretary Visit
US Secretary of Labor Sonderling toured The Boring Company's Vegas Loop. Here's what the visit signals about the project's momentum and workforce angle.

Tesla Drops Massive FSD Safety Dataset Ahead of Oct 6 EU Vote
Tesla published a full FSD Supervised safety dashboard for Europe just weeks before the EU-wide approval vote. Here's what the numbers actually show.

Tesla Model Y L Launch Series Nearly Sold Out for 2026
Tesla's Model Y L Launch Series is almost sold out for 2026 — all configurations now showing early 2027 delivery dates. Here's what that means for buyers.

Grok Bot Is Getting Cheaper: 4 Key Points on Token Optimization
Elon Musk says automatic token optimization is coming to Grok Bot soon. Here's what it means, what we know, and what's still unclear. Read the breakdown.

Grok's Roadmap: What Musk's 'Only Gets Better' Means
Elon Musk says Grok only gets better from here. Here's what Grok 4.6, 4.7, and Grok 5 actually mean for Tesla owners and AI users. Full breakdown.

SpaceX Asks FCC to Launch Starlink V3 on Starship Flight 14
SpaceX has filed with the FCC to fly Starlink V3 satellites — designed for 10x the capacity — on Starship's Flight 14. Here's what it means.

Giga Texas Adding Optimus Factory and Chip Fab Facility
TDLR filings reveal Giga Texas is expanding with a new Optimus Factory and a chip fabrication facility with a ~490,000 sq ft foundation. Here's what we know.

Starlink Mini, Explained in 6 Points
Starlink Mini delivers 300+ Mbps in a 2.4 lb package. Here's everything you need to know about specs, pricing, and plans before you buy.

Pentagon Deploys xAI's Grok for Government to 1.7M Users
The Department of War launched Starshield AI's Grok for Government on GenAI.mil, its enterprise AI platform serving over 1.7 million personnel. Here's what it means.

Don't Grab the Wheel: What FSD Sees That You Don't
When Tesla FSD acts strangely, resisting the urge to take over could be the right call. Here's the advice owners need to hear.

Giga Berlin's 4680 Cell Line: Inside the Can Stamping Operation
Tesla's new video reveals Giga Berlin's 4680 can stamping team. Here's what the footage shows — and why the numbers behind this factory matter. Read more.

Tesla FSD Crosses 14 Billion Miles: What the Data Reveals
Tesla's Full Self-Driving system hit 14 billion cumulative miles on Aug 27. Here's what the acceleration in real-world data means for autonomous driving.

Tesla FSD Pothole Avoidance: 5 Details That Matter
Elon Musk confirmed FSD pothole avoidance is coming soon. Here's what we know about how it works, which cars get it, and where it stands right now.

Terafab's Energy Strategy: 5 Details That Matter
The Tesla/SpaceXAI Terafab in Texas will run on gas, solar, and Megapacks. Here's what the hybrid power plan reveals about the project's scale.
