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Tesla

Tesla HW3 Vehicles with Intel Atom Chips Miss Spring Update Features, Sawyer Merritt Reveals

Automotive reporter Sawyer Merritt announced on X that Tesla vehicles with Hardware 3 (HW3) and older Intel Atom chips will not receive key features in Tesla’s Spring Update (2025.14.1). This news impacts EVXL’s audience of Tesla owners and enthusiasts, spotlighting the growing divide between Tesla’s older and newer hardware ecosystems and raising concerns about long-term…

Tesla

Tesla Q1 2025 Earnings Call: Key Investor Questions Highlight Robotaxi, FSD, and Battery Concerns

On April 20, 2025, Sawyer Merritt, a prominent Tesla commentator with 870K followers on X, shared a detailed list of investor questions slated for Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings call, scheduled for Tuesday. The post, which garnered significant attention, reflects the priorities of both retail and institutional investors, representing a combined $1.14 billion worth of Tesla…

California

Tesla Faces California Lawsuit Alleging Odometer Manipulation to Dodge Warranty Repairs

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in California accuses Tesla of deliberately inflating odometer readings in its electric vehicles (EVs) to prematurely expire warranties and avoid repair costs, raising serious questions about the automaker’s software-driven mileage tracking system. The case, led by plaintiff Nyree Hinton, claims Tesla’s odometer algorithms misrepresent actual distances travele

Model Y

Tesla Model Y 2025.14 Update Introduces Location-Based Trunk Height Adjustment

Tesla has rolled out a new software update for the Model Y, introducing a location-based trunk height adjustment feature designed to improve user safety and convenience. Shared via an X post by Nic Cruz Patane, the 2025.14 update allows drivers to save trunk height settings based on their location, addressing common issues like low ceilings…

Roadster

BYD U9 vs Tesla Roadster: Musk’s Deposit Delays Spark EV Clash

In November 2017, Elon Musk announced the second-generation Tesla Roadster, promising it would be the fastest production car in the world, and began taking deposits from eager buyers. Over $250 million in reservations poured in for the Roadster, but nearly eight years later, as of April 2025, Tesla has yet to deliver a single unit,…

Tesla

Tesla FSD Breakthrough? Musk Claims Pure AI Solution Coming

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made another ambitious claim about autonomous driving technology, stating that “For the first time, there will soon be a generalized, pure AI solution to full self-driving” that relies solely on “cameras and the Tesla AI chip with Tesla AI software.” The announcement, made on X earlier today, reiterates Tesla’s commitment…

Tesla

Tesla Faces Widespread Hardware 4 Computer Failures in New Deliveries

Tesla is grappling with a significant technical issue affecting its latest Hardware 4 (HW4) computer system, with numerous new vehicle deliveries experiencing system-wide failures that impact critical safety and operational features, reports Chron. The malfunctions are reportedly occurring within the first few hundred miles of vehicle operation, affecting multiple vehicle systems that rely on Tesl

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