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Tesla Prepares New Camera Sensor, Casts Doubt on FSD Rollout

3Dec

By J.CarterNo Comments

Tesla Prepares New Camera Sensor, Casts Doubt on FSD Rollout

<a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/renault-5-shines-as-top-selling-electric-car-in-france-outpacing-tesla-model-y/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Renault 5 Shines as Top-Selling Electric Car in France, Outp">Tesla is reportedly planning to introduce a new camera sensor in its latest firmware update. This move suggests the company continues refining its hardware for self-driving capabilities but raises questions about Full Self-Driving (FSD) rollout timelines and compatibility with older models.Key TakeawaysTesla plans to introduce a new camera sensor, possibly called IMX00N, in its latest vehicles.The upgrade could replace or complement the Sony IMX963 sensors currently used in Hardware 4.0 (AI4) cars.Owners of older Tesla models may face challenges as...

Tesla Model Y Demand in China Skyrockets, Delivery Dates Pushed to Early 2026

3Dec

By S.MartinezNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News

Tesla Model Y Demand in China Skyrockets, Delivery Dates Pushed to Early 2026

Are you a <a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/renault-5-shines-as-top-selling-electric-car-in-france-outpacing-tesla-model-y/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Renault 5 Shines as Top-Selling Electric Car in France, Outp">Tesla fan? Well, buckle up because the demand for its Model Y crossover is through the roof in China. New delivery dates reveal that it's now sold out until early next year.Key TakeawaysTesla has pushed back delivery dates for new orders of all four trims to January-February 2026 due to overwhelming demand.The Model Y is still the best-selling premium EV in China, despite stiff competition from other electric vehicle makers like BYD and Geely.China's EV market saw a 9.9% year-over-year rise for Tesla’s sales in November alone.Tesla has be...

Tesla Expands Semi Truck Sales Team, Poaches Executives from Rivals

3Dec

By AGN EditorNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News, Pickup Trucks

Tesla Expands Semi Truck Sales Team, Poaches Executives from Rivals

<a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/renault-5-shines-as-top-selling-electric-car-in-france-outpacing-tesla-model-y/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Renault 5 Shines as Top-Selling Electric Car in France, Outp">Tesla is expanding its sales team for the Tesla Semi electric truck by hiring two key executives from competitors in the heavy-duty trucking industry as it prepares to enter volume production at Gigafactory Nevada.Key TakeawaysTesla has recruited Mac Burns and Jason Gies for its Semi sales team, signaling a shift towards building traditional sales infrastructure.The Tesla Semi program is the company's longest-delayed vehicle project ever; production was pushed back to 2026 from an original target of late 2019.Both hires have extensive experience in...

Tesla’s Optimus Robot Takes a Light Jog at NeurIPS Conference

3Dec

By E.WilsonNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News

Tesla’s Optimus Robot Takes a Light Jog at NeurIPS Conference

<a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/renault-5-shines-as-top-selling-electric-car-in-france-outpacing-tesla-model-y/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Renault 5 Shines as Top-Selling Electric Car in France, Outp">Tesla’s Optimus robot recently made headlines after showing off its latest capabilities, including the ability to jog and perform intricate hand movements. During the Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) conference, attendees got a glimpse of how far Tesla has come in developing this humanoid helper.Key TakeawaysTesla's Optimus robot can now jog and handle objects with increased dexterity.The hand movements are particularly impressive, showcasing the complexity of human-like grip strength.Musk predicts that work will become optional with...

Tesla Upgrades Exterior Cameras for AI5 Readiness

2Dec

By M.ChenNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News

Tesla Upgrades Exterior Cameras for AI5 Readiness

Tesla is reportedly making changes to the exterior cameras on its vehicles, likely in preparation for the upcoming AI5 suite. The company's latest move involves a potential upgrade from the current Sony IMX963 sensor to an unspecified model with the code name IMX00N.Key TakeawaysTesla is upgrading its exterior side repeater cameras to potentially support AI5 suite capabilities.The current camera uses a Sony IMX963 sensor, which has a 5-megapixel resolution and superior dynamic range compared to previous models.A new sensor model with the code name IMX00N is mentioned in Tesla's firmware but specifications are not yet available from Sony.The upgrade appears to be part of Tesla’s ongoing efforts to enhance its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities and improve data collection for autonomous dr...

Tesla Model Y Scores Lowest in Reliability Among 2022-2023 Models

2Dec

By M.ChenNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News

Tesla Model Y Scores Lowest in Reliability Among 2022-2023 Models

TÜV, a renowned German organization known for its rigorous product evaluations, has released its latest reliability report covering electric vehicles (EVs) from the 2022–2023 model years. The findings reveal that Tesla's Model Y has the highest defect rate among all tested models, marking it as the least reliable vehicle in the industry over the past decade.Key TakeawaysThe Tesla Model Y recorded a 17.3% defect rate for cars aged 2–3 years, surpassing all other models tested.The Model 3 also performed poorly with a 13.1% defect rate, placing it third worst among the 110 models evaluated.Most electric vehicles demonstrated superior reliability compared to Tesla's offerings, with the Mini Cooper SE leading at 3.5%, followed by Audi Q4 e-tron and Fiat 500e.The report assessed over 9.5 million...

BYD Boosts Sealion 7 Cashback to $4,000 in EV Battle with Tesla

2Dec

By E.WilsonNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News

BYD Boosts Sealion 7 Cashback to $4,000 in EV Battle with Tesla

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD is upping the ante in Australia's competitive EV market by increasing its cashback offer for the Sealion 7 SUV. The company has raised the incentive from $3,000 to a total of $4,000 on the Premium variant as it aims to keep pace with Tesla.Key TakeawaysBYD raises cashback offer for Sealion 7 from $3,000 to $4,000Promotion runs until December 14th with delivery by year-endSealion 7 Premium variant offers a range of 482 km and 6.7-second accelerationThe Sealion 7 has been BYD's top-selling EV in Australia this year, climbing the sales charts to become one of the best-selling models in the country. The company hopes that the additional $1,000 cashback will further boost its competitive edge against Tesla.BYD launched the Sealion 7 SUV in February 2025 a...

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Fleet in Austin to 29 Vehicles

2Dec

By AGN EditorNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Fleet in Austin to 29 Vehicles

Tesla has increased its fleet of robotaxis operating in Austin, Texas, to a total of 29 vehicles as of December 1, 2025. This expansion comes after Elon Musk's recent statement that the number of test cars would roughly double by the end of the year.Key TakeawaysTesla has 29 robotaxis currently in operation in Austin, Texas.The company aims to have 500 robotaxi vehicles in Austin by the end of 2025 but is unlikely to meet this target.Deutsche Bank predicts up to 1,500 Tesla robotaxis could be roaming San Francisco and Austin before 2026.The current fleet of Tesla's robotaxi prototypes includes human safety drivers who monitor the vehicles' performance. Despite Musk’s promise that these cars would become fully autonomous by December 2025, it appears that this goal may not be met due to ongo...

Tesla and Polestar Report November Gains in EV Sales

2Dec

By AGN EditorNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News

Tesla and Polestar Report November Gains in EV Sales

Tesla and Polestar have reported a combined increase of 2,869 electric vehicle (EV) sales for the month of November 2025, according to data released by the Electric Vehicle Council. The Tesla Model Y led the charge with 2,269 units sold, while overall Tesla sales for the year are down 24.4% compared to last year.Key TakeawaysThe Tesla Model Y saw a significant increase in November sales, reaching 2,269 units from 1,653 the previous year.Polestar's November sales were driven by the Polestar 4, which recorded 98 units sold compared to just 13 for the Polestar 2 sedan.Tesla showcased a bulk Full-Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised test drive event in Melbourne, providing over 600 drives across three days.The latest data from the Electric Vehicle Council highlights a strong performance by Tesla's Mo...

Tesla FSD Supervised Test Drive in Germany: Capabilities and Limitations

2Dec

By M.ChenNo Comments

EV & Electric Cars, News

Tesla FSD Supervised Test Drive in Germany: Capabilities and Limitations

<a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/elon-musk-urges-legacy-automakers-to-license-tesla-s-fsd-ai-technology/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Elon Musk Urges Legacy Automakers to License Tesla’s F">Tesla recently launched supervised test drives of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in three European countries, including a demonstration ride in Hannover, Germany. The Model 3 used for the drive was equipped with version 14.1.7 of FSD and operated under close human supervision.Key TakeawaysThe test drive covered approximately 15 kilometers in and around Hannover, Germany.FSD correctly identified and responded to multiple pedestrians and cyclists during the demonstration.A parking incident occurred at a supermarket where the vehicle touched an e-cart, highligh...