Tesla taped out AI5 chip, Musk says — nearly 2 years behind schedule
Tesla taped out AI5 chip, Musk says — nearly 2 years behind schedule

Tesla has taped out its next-generation AI5 self-driving chip, CEO Elon Musk said overnight, a key milestone that sends the final design to the foundry for fabrication.

The tape-out comes nearly two years after Tesla originally promised AI5 would be…

Tesla FSD Europe launch backlash: HW3 owners launch claim site
Tesla FSD Europe launch backlash: HW3 owners launch claim site

Tesla’s long-awaited Full Self-Driving launch in Europe is already running into the same reckoning that blew up in Australia last year: HW3 owners are realizing they paid for something Tesla has now admitted it can’t deliver, and they’re starting to or…

Tesla launches Spring Update 2026 with ‘Hey Grok,’ new Self-Driving app, and more
Tesla launches Spring Update 2026 with ‘Hey Grok,’ new Self-Driving app, and more

Tesla is rolling out its Spring Update 2026 software, bringing over a dozen new features to its fleet. The highlights include a redesigned Self-Driving subscription app, voice-activated Grok, and a long-requested auto-install feature for software updat…

Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y spotted side-by-side: Detailed size comparison
Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y spotted side-by-side: Detailed size comparison

New photos of the Rivian R2 parked next to the Tesla Model Y are making the rounds on social media, and they offer a great look at how these two critical electric SUVs actually compare in size. The R2 is shorter in length but noticeably taller, with a …

Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash
Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash

Someone stole a critical piece of evidence from a Tesla Model Y involved in a violent crash in Bergen, Norway — the network card responsible for storing and transmitting crash data to Tesla’s servers.

The revelation raises serious questions about th…

The Netherlands becomes the first European country to approve Tesla’s FSD Supervised
The Netherlands becomes the first European country to approve Tesla’s FSD Supervised

In short: The Dutch vehicle authority RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software on 10 April 2026, making the Netherlands the first European country to authorise the system under UN Regulation 171, the EU standard governing driver con…

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The Netherlands is the first European country to approve Tesla’s supervised Full Self-Driving
The Netherlands is the first European country to approve Tesla’s supervised Full Self-Driving

Dutch regulators, the RDW, announced that after over a year and a half of testing, it has officially approved Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) Supervised. This makes the Netherlands the first European country to authorize the use of FSD on its roads. This could open the door to wider adoption throughout the EU. Tesla’s European headquarters […]

Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420
Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420

Tesla is producing a final limited-edition “Signature Series” run of the Plaid Model S and Model X — 350 vehicles total — as a farewell to its flagship programs before they shut down for good. The Model X Signature starts at $159,420.

The invite-onl…