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Driver Killed When Tesla Using 'Autopilot' Crashes Into Pond

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:06:57 +0000

Bear in mind, it is a bit murky as to exactly what ADAS system the driver was using at the time of the crash.

Tesla's European Registrations Are Way Up Thanks To Evidently Short Memories

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:19:46 +0000

Plus a strike at a GM supplier could impact truck production, China's BYD is showing interest in buying Maserati and more.

Here's How Much A 2021 Tesla Model S Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000

EVs have notoriously steep depreciation due to factors such as rebates, battery degradation, and aging. But how has Tesla's flagship sedan held up since 2021?

Cybertruck Driver Tried Using Wade Mode In A Lake, Ended Up In Jail

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:50:09 +0000

The Cybertruck, took on water, bricked itself, and had to be abandoned. Amongst others, the driver now faces charges for not having valid boat registration.

End Of An Era: Last Tesla Model S And X Roll Off The Production Line

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:48:33 +0000

Now they've gone away for good, and there's been no indication of Tesla working on successors to either vehicle.

Tesla Robotaxi Wait Times Are Longer Than The Rides Themselves

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:34:47 +0000

At least there won't be someone in there with you. Oh, wait, would you look at that. There's a safety monitor in the passenger seat. Never mind.

Tesla Recalls RWD Cybertruck For Wheels That Could Fall Off, Inadvertently Revealing It Only Sold 173 Of Them

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 08 May 2026 16:25:46 +0000

The rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck was only sold from last April to September.

Tesla Made Nearly $600 Million Selling Products To Elon Musk's Other Companies In 2025

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:57:30 +0000

Musk's companies have long been intertwined through financial investments, business agreements and even shared personnel.

Tesla's Discontinued Model X Is Now The Fastest Selling Used Car In The U.S.

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:55:13 +0000

Tesla's other models also ranked high on the list of fastest-selling used cars last month, including the Model Y and the Cybertruck.

Tesla Reportedly Dodged Hundreds Of Millions In Taxes, Paying Nothing In 2025

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:24:13 +0000

We're looking at Tesla's tax dodging, and Europe's turn to EVs. We'll also look at some ill portents for Level 3 autonomy, and Ford's fiery F-150 fallout.

How Reliable Is A 2021 Tesla Model X?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Tesla is discontinuing the Model X for 2026. Five years later, does a 2021 model hold up well enough to stand the test of time after its production ends?

Is One-Pedal Driving Really More Efficient?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0000

One-pedal driving is a feature used in many modern vehicles to regenerate power. But how much efficiency does it actually provide in the long run?

It Seems Your Tesla Will Recognize A 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Using audio files on 3.5-inch floppy disks probably isn't the most efficient way to play music in your Tesla, but if you have the right adapter, it can work.

European Tesla Owners Now Have Full Self-Driving, Assuming They Pass A Competency Test

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Called "FSD (Supervised) Activation Tutorial," the quiz is meant to ensure drivers understand the system and that they're responsible for vehicle operation.

Tesla Cybertruck Sales Propped Up By SpaceX Purchases

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:38:04 +0000

Sales and production have also fallen short of the 250,000 mark by quite a wide margin.

Tesla Gamifies The Advanced Driver-Assistance Software It Wrongly Calls 'Full Self-Driving'

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:24:34 +0000

We're finally starting to make our roads safer, but adding a bunch of distracted, streak-chasing Tesla owners to the mix definitely won't help things.

Here's How Much A 2021 Tesla Model 3 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The Tesla Model 3 has been very popular with customers, and with good reason. But at five years old, how much is a 2021 example worth today?

The Mythical Cheap Tesla Could Hurt Already Ailing Margins At The Company

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0000

A more affordable EV could give Tesla renewed life in some markets, but is it price or demand that's holding the automaker back?

Tesla Doubles Down On No Longer Being A Car Company, Misses Q1 Delivery Expectations

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:46:13 +0000

You'd think surging gas prices would be great news for EV sales.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Working On Something 'Way Cooler' Than A Minivan

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:57:39 +0000

We really haven't heard a peep about what Tesla's plan for its next actual consumer vehicle until now, and it's barely even a crumb.