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Tesla Robotaxi Mishaps Spark Safety Concerns in Austin Trials
Elon Musk

Musk Claims FSD Unsupervised ‘Pretty Much Solved,’ Robotaxi Without Safety Monitors In 3 Weeks

Elon Musk announced Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Unsupervised is “pretty much solved at this point” and confirmed Robotaxis without safety monitors will launch in Austin within three weeks. Why it matters: This marks Tesla’s first truly driverless commercial service, eliminating the human backup that has supervised Austin operations since June. The Details Key Specs EVXL’s Take…

Tesla Robotaxi Mishaps Spark Safety Concerns in Austin Trials
Tesla

Tesla Robotaxi App Expands to 12 Countries Ahead of Global Push

Tesla’s Robotaxi app is now available for download across 12 countries and regions, expanding far beyond its original U.S.-only launch. Why it matters: The move signals Tesla is building international infrastructure ahead of its planned global autonomous ride-hailing rollout. The Details By the Numbers EVXL’s Take This international app rollout is classic Tesla: building hype…

Tesla FSD Free Trial Hits 1.5 Million Owners: The $148 Million Conversion Gamble
BYD

Tesla UK Sales Drop 19% in November as BYD Triples Registrations

Tesla’s UK car registrations fell 19% in November 2025, continuing a brutal European sales collapse as Chinese rival BYD more than tripled its British deliveries. Why it matters: The UK, now Europe’s largest EV market, has become another battleground where Chinese automakers are rapidly overtaking Tesla. The Details By the Numbers Tesla UK November Sales…

Tesla Model 3 Standard Launches in Europe at €37,970 as Chinese Rivals Close In
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Says Tesla FSD Allows Texting While Driving Despite 49-State Ban

Elon Musk confirmed Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software v14.2.1 allows drivers to text while behind the wheel under certain conditions. Why it matters: Texting while driving remains illegal in 49 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and all U.S. territories, and the driver, not Tesla, bears full legal liability. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take Musk’s confirmation…

Tesla Model 3 Standard Launches in Europe at €37,970 as Chinese Rivals Close In
Model 3

Tesla Model 3 Standard Launches in Europe at €37,970 as Chinese Rivals Close In

We’ve been tracking Tesla’s European collapse all year, and today’s Model 3 Standard launch confirms what the sales data has been screaming: Tesla is playing defense, not offense. Tesla launched the new, lower-priced Model 3 Standard in Europe on Friday, December 5, 2025, a few months after releasing it in the United States. The move…

Tesla

Tesla FSD Europe Demo Extended Through March 2026 After ‘High Demand’

Tesla has extended its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) ride-along program in Europe by three months following what the company calls “high demand,” with free demos now available through March 31, 2026 across Germany, France, and Italy. We’ve been tracking Tesla’s European FSD push closely, and this extension reveals the scale of Tesla’s regulatory charm offensive. The…

GM

GM CEO Barra Admits She Told Biden Tesla Deserved Credit He Gave Her Company

Mary Barra just said the quiet part out loud. At the New York Times Dealbook Summit on Wednesday, the GM CEO revealed she privately told President Biden that Tesla and Elon Musk deserved the credit he was heaping on her and General Motors for leading America’s electric vehicle revolution. “He was crediting me and I…

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