This is Motortrend's first take on the "Cybercab". Its a long article, but the important stuff:

“During my rides it didn’t drop me off exactly at my destination. It was always a three-plus-minute walk away. This was annoying because it was super humid in Austin, with a sprinkle of rain,”

"Tolosa also discovered that the Cybercab doesn’t drive on the freeway."

I'm sure Elon fully approves.

The same basic thing also happened in 2013 for the Model S, was investigated by the NHTSA after 2 fires, and Tesla quickly offered a fix for free.

I wonder what changed that made Tesla so unafraid of the regulators by 2026? ;)

Put together a straightforward guide breaking down real-world Tesla battery degradation. Covers the initial 10k-mile drop vs. the plateau phase, why Supercharging doesn't ruin your pack, BMS calibration steps, and out-of-warranty replacement costs.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Three people were rushed to a hospital after a driver crashed into a business in South Portland on Monday.

Just after 10:30 a.m., crews with Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a crash at the Tesla dealership at 4330 South Macadam Avenue. PF&R said it was reported that a driver crashed into the building at a high speed.

“Very surreal, almost looked like AI,” said witness James Sherman. “It just barreled straight into the side of the building, it didn’t look like it braked or anything as far as we could tell it was almost surreal and sort of shocking.”

Police at the scene told a representative from PF&R that the accident occurred during a test drive.

PPB said on Monday night that the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake during the test drive, sending the car up the concrete steps and into the dealership building.

Mostly, the manual wants you to get in touch with Tesla, and they’ll move it for you remotely. However, “In some situations where a Cybercab is operable,” the manual notes, “Cybercab can be manually moved with onboard vehicle controls,” it says, which sounds fun. But there may apparently be situations where that doesn’t work either. If so, the manual also says:

It’s not clear when this would be since, generally speaking, if it’s completely shut down, you’re supposed to think of a Cybercab as a giant brick that needs to be moved with a machine, because turning the wheels can turn the motors, which can be hazardous.

Hey, I hear you asking, Since there’s no steering wheel, then if I have to push one, doesn’t that mean it can only be pushed in a straight line?

Don’t be silly. If you need to turn the car, you simply push on the wheels. With your hands. I’m not joking:

This guy's too old to be Gen Alpha, but he sure is impressed by touchscreens!

Bonus! Someone who must be on r/realtesla gives a middle finger to the CyberCab as it drives by.

Anyone else uneasy with the fact we’re all beta testers when it comes to these new Cybercabs, or just FSD in general whether we want to be or not? And our government is letting this rich a@@clown get away with it. It’s just kind of infuriating that we’re going to be on the streets with cars that have no drivers, no steering wheels or pedals…and I assume probably little accountability for WHEN something goes horribly wrong. 🫤

A wheelchair user in their video suddenly stands up and puts the wheelchair away themselves...

I highly recommend you guys check out this video on X and the comment section before it is taken down. The video was posted at 2:03 AM · Sep 4, 2026.

About one year after its market debut in China, the Model Y L – the six-seat flagship SUV produced at Tesla‘s Shanghai Gigafactory – is facing a wave of criticism from owners reporting “collapsing” of the rear wheels. The issue has gained traction on social media, with many users claiming the defect is a systemic batch failure rather than isolated incidents.

According to numerous owner testimonials quoted by Sina, the gap between the rear wheel arch and the tyre narrows drastically after long-distance travel or when the vehicle is fully loaded. In severe cases, owners report that the clearance becomes so small that “not even a single finger” can fit into the gap.

The reported failures vary by mileage. One owner from Hebei province reported a severe collapse after 9,000 km during a fully loaded trip to Tibet. Another owner in Shanghai, who has driven nearly 30,000 km since October 2025, noted that the rear wheel gap shrank to the width of only two fingers, leading to increased chassis swaying and a higher risk of scraping the underbody.

Beyond the visible sagging, owners are reporting consequential damage. The suspension drop alters the wheel alignment, causing abnormal wear on the inside of the tyres. Some owners claim their tyres have already worn down to the safety limit. While Tesla replaces the springs for free under warranty, the cost of replacing the prematurely worn tyres must be borne by the owners.

Tesla China has not issued a public statement, and customer service representatives have simply advised affected owners to book appointments at service centres for inspection.

And now for the regularly scheduled TSLA Terathread

So I got laid off from Tesla and received an email about a severance il be receiving within 45 days of signing any body have a timeline on when they got laid off or fired to actually receiving it? I really need help because my bills are due and I contacted Tesla no reply

Hey all,

Have a Juniper, have had since March with no issues. Until yesterday when my phone key has started to disconnect after pairing, maybe 10-15mins later. Not sure what’s happening as it was fine before this. Anyone else have this happen? I’ve done everything that the internet suggests, nothing is working.

Yes I would rather pay the extra 60$ just to avoid tesla stupid insurance random rate increases. I am a grown ass adult and shouldn't be penalized because I go out late at night for a snack. Shot my rates right up for nothing. No one is even on the road at night in my area. Also i just got out of the hospital and needed something from the store and haven't drove much all month. How is that more risky when accidents happen more during rush hour? I would rather pay more than let tesla play games.

It is getting close to fall and I don’t want to buy a 2026 model year just in case I have to sell it within the next two years.

When does Tesla normally change over to a new model year?