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Elon Musk Doesn't 'Live' In An Airstream Trailer

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Even if he is calling into Zoom meetings from the trailer and sleeping there every once in a while, an Airstream isn't Musk's new home.

'I Am In Your Car. I Am In Your Maps,' Abuser Terrorizes Ex Using 'Parental Controls' And Tesla's App

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Common tracking and remote-access vehicle systems designed to improve safety can be easily misused, sometimes in pretty scary and dangerous ways.

'Free Speech Absolutist' Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Documentary Filmmaker For Being Too Mean To Him

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:20:26 +0000

Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk" is almost four hours long and slated for a theatrical release in the U.S. on October 16, before streaming on HBO next year.

Instead Of A Steering Wheel, The Tesla Cybercab Uses An On-Screen Joystick For Emergencies

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:40:48 +0000

With no pedals and no steering wheel in the cab, the Tesla robotaxi will have to rely on touchscreen controls to be driven in emergency situations.

This IIHS Top Safety Pick Winner May Also Cost The Most To Insure

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0000

This hyper-popular sedan has earned five Top Safety Pick awards from IIHS since 2020, but its insurance is still almost double the national average.

Performance EVs That Have Depreciated Faster Than The Ford Mustang Mach-E Over 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Some high-performance EVs have lost even more value than the Mustang Mach-E, with steep five-year depreciation across luxury electric models.

Tesla Officially Launches Cybercab And Is Immediately Hit With NHTSA Safety Probe

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:43:10 +0000

Tesla insists the autonomous car is exempt from federal rules around manual controls. NHTSA isn't so convinced.

Elon Musk Saying 'All Cars' Will Have Starlink As The 'Only Way' To Connect Them Sounds More Like Threat Than Promise

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Starlink has already been spotted on the roof of a Cybercab, but if the owner of both companies has his way, it'll be a much more ubiquitous technology.

Tesla Hikes The Cybertruck's Price Up By $5,000, So More People Will Buy Them Now, Right?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:03:04 +0000

Cybertruck pricing is all over the place.

4.3 Million Chinese Vehicles, Including 3 Million Teslas, Recalled For Door Handles That Are Too Hard To Open

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:38:21 +0000

Imagine if our government was looking out for us in this specific regard so vehemently. What a world.

Tesla Is Absolutely Dominating A Shrinking EV Market

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:13:36 +0000

With incentives removed, EV sales are slumping, but one brand still seems to be doing alright.

Test Driver Who Crashed Tesla Into Salon Was Ineffectively Prepared For Driving EVs, Lawsuit Claims

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

There are many things we can blame Tesla for, but the courts will have to decide who's at fault in this case.

Why Do Some People Get Carsick In Teslas (And Even EVs In General)?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0000

With lots of torque for quick acceleration and intense regenerative braking that slows things down in a hurry, some EVs can be particularly rough to ride in.

Data Shows Tesla Cybertruck Is A Bigger Flop Than The Goddamn Edsel

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:42:52 +0000

At the end of the day, much can be forgiven about a car if it looks good. The thing is, that's one thing the Edsel and Cybertruck don't have going for them.

This Looks Like Poop From A Butt

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:12:52 +0000

It's narrow with a tall greenhouse despite being short, and the crisp shoulder line doesn't do enough to make the surfacing interesting or hide the car's mass.

Tesla FSD Foiled By Sunglasses On Driver Asleep At The Wheel On Canadian Mountain Pass

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:20:39 +0000

Luckily this is not yet another story about a Tesla with its "Full Self-Driving" system turned on leading to a fatal crash.

Tesla's European Q2 Made Up For Dwindling U.S. Sales

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:25:27 +0000

Plus the ever-increasing length of auto loans, Rivian's 2026 estimates, and new Chinese moves into South Africa.

Cargo Thefts Are Rising And Tesla Factory Docks Appear To Be A Real Easy Target

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

One heist captured $475,000 worth of Powerwall 3s in one go.

How Does Rivian's Warranty Compare To Tesla's?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Tesla and Rivian are both competitive names in the electric-vehicle sphere. For anyone comparing the two, here's how the companies' warranties stack up.

Tesla Quietly Settles Suit Over Pedestrian Killed By FSD

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:11:47 +0000

Settled lawsuits, spurned shareholders, and a single bright spot in U.S. car sales.