NHTSA Launches Probe Into Tesla Cybercab as Public Rides Begin
As public rides began in downtown Austin, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated a formal investigation into whether Tesla’s purpose-built Cybercab was correctly certified to operate on U.S. roads.According to a report from Reuters, federal regulators are examining...
Tesla Cybercab Doesn't Support AC Charging
Tesla Cybercab Doesn't Support AC ChargingEngineered primarily for commercial fleet operations, the two-seater autonomous Cybercab omits home AC charging, a feature typically expected in consumer vehicles.Kyle Conner (@itskyleconner) of Out of Spec Reviews reported on X after hands-on time in...
Tesla Cybercab Event Highlights: Everything Tesla Showed Off
Tesla unveiled the production-ready Cybercab in Austin at a small, invite-only event, focusing on the vehicle’s hardware, manufacturing breakthroughs, and real-world ride experience for its dedicated two-seat autonomous platform. After months of anticipation and public road testing, Tesla announced the...
Cybercab Joins Tesla's Robotaxi Fleet With Cheaper Fares
Cybercab Joins Tesla's Robotaxi Fleet With Cheaper Fares After a private unveiling in downtown Austin on Thursday, Tesla opened Cybercab ride bookings to the public citywide at 5 p.m. local time today. This marks the first opportunity to hail a...
Tesla Adds Cybercab to Its 3D Supercharger Site Maps
Cybercab added to Tesla’s 3D Supercharger Site MapsTesla has incorporated the Cybercab into its 3D Supercharger Site Maps, expanding the list of vehicles shown in the 3D Supercharger view.The experience combines a detailed 3D rendering of each site with live...
Tesla Updates Robotaxi App to Add Support for Cybercab Rides
Tesla has rolled out a significant update to its Robotaxi app that enables direct booking and ride controls for the upcoming Cybercab. The release arrives just hours before Tesla’s launch event for the purpose-built autonomous two-seater in Austin, where the...
Tesla Model Y Earns Top Safety Pick+ Award from IIHS
Tesla Model Y Earns Top Safety Pick+ Award from IIHSThe refreshed 2026 Tesla Model Y has officially earned the highest vehicle safety recognition awarded in the U.S.After a full round of evaluations, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded...
Tesla Introduces 'Automatic Collision Evasion' for Manual Drives
Tesla has added a new active safety capability called Automatic Collision Evasion that can automatically enable Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to execute evasive maneuvers even when the vehicle is being driven manually.Previously, FSD demonstrated an ability to detect, predict, and avoid...
Watch Replay of Tesla's Cybercab Event
Tesla hosted the Cybercab launch in Austin last night, offering invited attendees rides and an up-close look at the purpose-built Robotaxi. The event followed weeks with little public detail after Tesla confirmed the date and sent invitations. Tesla did not...