Tesla appears to be preparing a larger SUV for U.S. market On March 25, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to a suggestion from a fan to make a minivan. Musk first responded that the Cybertruck has isofix points in the back seat for child car seats. He later posted “Something way cooler than a minivan is coming”, signaling the possibly a new product. The communication should be taken in context as drone pictures taken around Gigafactory Texas rece...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

GlobalData blog: How is Tesla’s pivot to robotics and AI likely to affect it going forward? Tesla has announced plans to wind down production of its Model S and Model X flagship models, with no successor programs confirmed, while retooling sections of its Fremont factory to support early production of its Optimus Gen 3 humanoid robot later this year.  The move marks the clearest signal yet that Tesla intends to diversify beyond its core vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

U.S. NHTSA widens Tesla FSD probe to 3.2 million vehicles On March 18, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it was widening an earlier probe to the examine the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in 3,203,754 vehicles in the U.S.  Affected models include 2016-2026 Models S and X, 2017-2026 Model 3, 2020-2026 Model Y, and 2023-2026 Cybertruck. The probe is moving from a preliminary evaluation launched in October 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Tesla Robotaxi service appears to be expanding in Las Vegas next Tesla Robotaxis have not yet been deployed outside of Austin, Texas, where safety drivers sit in the front passenger side while delivering passengers, or the San Francisco Bay Area, where safety drivers sit behind the steering wheel, but a new city may be in the process of receiving the Model Y taxis. A parking lot full of Model Y vehicles has been reported in Henderson, Nevada, a t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Musk shares Optimus production plans for Fremont plant On March 11 at the "Abundance Summit" technology summit, Tesla CEO Elon Musk talked about the progress of AI, mass production timing of Optimus 3, and other topics.Musk said that Tesla is in the final stages of completing Optimus 3. “We’re in the final stages of completion of Optimus 3, which is really going to be by far the most advanced robot in the world. Nothing’s even close,” Mus...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in February 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on March 10, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton maintaining its lead in the country’s EV market (by brand) in February 2026 with 1,802 registrations, ahead of BYD (469), iCaur (294), MG (206), and Zeekr (191).  The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (144), Leapmotor (90), XPeng (75), TQ Wuling (66), and Volvo (46)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Tesla finds price to push Cybertruck demand, but limits deliveries until 2027 On March 1, Tesla upped the recently low price of the Cybertruck Dual-Motor AWD trim by USD 10,000 to USD 69,990, an increase of 16.7%. Tesla first showed a USD 59,990 Dual-Motor AWD on its Online Design Studio a week and a half earlier, with deliveries to start in summer 2026 until sometime out in 2027. However, staring from now, ordering the same trim will be USD 10,0...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Tesla ends one-time purchases of Full Self-Driving feature On February 15, Tesla removed the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving feature in the U.S. via a one-time flat fee of USD 8,000 as it begins shifting the feature to a subscription-only model.Until now, Tesla owners have been able to purchase the service with a one-time payment that would allow them to use it for the full lifespan of their vehicle. Now, the driver-assist feature is ava...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in January 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on February 11, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton leading the country’s EV market (by brand) in January 2026 with 3,276 registrations, far ahead of BYD (913), Zeekr (489), and iCaur (451). The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (176), Leapmotor (171), MG (169), XPeng (97), Mercedes-Benz (83), and Denza (55), while...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Consumer Reports selects Top Picks for 2026 with hybrids, EV dominating On February 3, Consumer Reports released results from its highly-respected 2026 Top Picks study. Winners were chosen from 260+ vehicles, with brands like Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Ford, Lexus, BMW, and Tesla heading the list. While the vehicles were evaluated along parameters that included road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety, this year fo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

Tesla to end Model S and X production to mass produce Optimus robots On January 28, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the earnings call that company is discontinuing the Model S sedan and Model X SUV next quarter.  Tesla plans to convert the space at its Fremont, California plant, where the Model S and Model X are built, to produce Optimus humanoid robots instead.  Musk said it was a "sad" moment, but "It's time to basically bring the Model S and X p...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Toyota and Tesla lead J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards On January 20, J.D. Power released its 2026 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, with Toyota (Mass Market) and Tesla (Premium) showcasing the strongest results. The estimated worth of a vehicle at the end of its lease term, known as a residual value, is a key indicator of long-term resale value and affordability. Toyota received the most model-level awards with six, while BMW, Le...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

Tesla begins Robotaxi rides without safety monitors in Austin, Texas On January 22, Tesla CEO ‌Elon ‌Musk said ‌that the company ‍has started Robotaxi rides ‌in Austin without safety monitors ⁠in the car. In his post, Musk shared a video of someone riding in a Robotaxi without the usual safety monitor in the front passenger seat. “Just started Tesla Robotaxi drives in Austin with no safety monitor in the car,” Musk said on X, as w...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

Musk says Cybercab, Optimus output to start 'agonizingly slow', ramp up later On January 20, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a posting on X that the early production rate of the company's Cybercab robotaxi and its humanoid robot Optimus will be "agonizingly slow" before accelerating over time. Responding to a post on X about Cybercab production beginning in less than 100 days, Musk said the pace of the ramp ⁠depends on complexity, noting ‌that pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top 20 EV registrations in 2025, led by Proton e.MAS 7 Reported on January 12, 2026, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia for the January–December 2025 period. The Proton e.MAS 7 topped the rankings with 8,677 registrations, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (4,454 units) and the Tesla Model Y (4,401 units). Completing the top five w...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

Tesla previews 15% drop in upcoming Q4 2025 deliveries in unusual manner On December 30, Tesla took the rather unusual step of officially publishing its own Wall Street consensus estimates for Q4 and full-year 2025 deliveries on its investor Relations site. For Q4, Tesla said "company compiled delivery consensus" came in at 422,850 units globally, which would represent a 15% drop from Q4 2024. Curiously, combined global deliveries of the Model 3 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/01

Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission statement While Tesla’s mission statement has steadily shifted away from its original climate focus roots, and the idea of accelerating sustainable transport, supportive of the first Roadster, Model S, and Model 3 launches, on December 24, CEO Elon Musk rebranded the company’s goal from “Sustainable Abundance” to simply “Amazing Abundance.” Musk posted on X: “Am changing the T...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

GM reportedly considers ex-Aurora, Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor at General Motors. According to a recent report, Barra is “gauging” Anderson for the top job by giving him a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since joining in June 2025 as executive vice pre...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/20

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top 20 EV model registrations for January – November 2025 Reported on December 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia covering the January–November 2025 period. The Proton e.MAS 7 led the chart with 7,740 registrations. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3, both recording 3,569 units, while the Tesla Mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Euro NCAP tests 23 new models ahead of 2026 standards On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars. Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the percentage scores in each of Euro NCAP’s four safety categories. These measures...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19