Author: Sean Whitmore

Tesla has resumed battery pack assembly at its Grünheide plant near Berlin following a reorganisation of production, though the company has not disclosed how long assembly had been suspended, according to a report by Handelsblatt. In August, a fire broke out in the “Battery Pack Production” area of Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory. No injuries were reported, but 512 battery cells were destroyed, equivalent to around two-thirds of a full battery pack for a battery-electric vehicle. It remains unclear whether the fire was directly linked to subsequent changes in production. See also: Tesla Expands FSD (Supervised) V14 Ride-Along Program to Five…

Tesla has expanded its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) V14 ride-along program across Europe, aiming to increase public exposure to the technology ahead of expected regulatory authorization. The program, which offers consumers the chance to experience the driver assistance system from the passenger seat, has officially been launched in two additional countries: Denmark and Switzerland. They join the initial European launch markets of Italy, Germany, and France, bringing the total number of participating countries to five. See also: NHTSA Cites Over 80 Potential Traffic Violations Linked to Tesla FSD Software https://twitter.com/teslaeurope/status/1998285708776390836 The ride-along sessions, which have seen overwhelming demand, have been extended…

Tesla has initiated the rollout of its annual Holiday Software Update, designated as Version 2025.44.25.1, according to reports from multiple vehicle owners who began receiving the over-the-air update. The software package introduces a wide array of new functionalities, ranging from enhanced navigation and safety alerts to in-car entertainment and customization options. Key additions include the integration of the Grok AI assistant into the navigation system, a feature titled Grok with Navigation Commands (Beta), which enables the system to “add and edit navigation destinations,” effectively serving as a personal guide. Another feature, Tesla Photobooth, allows occupants to take selfies using the…

Tesla has significantly expanded the availability of its Robotaxi mobile application, allowing users in multiple countries outside of North America to download the platform. This move signals the company’s long-term international vision for its autonomous ride-hailing service, though actual operations remain limited to select U.S. cities. The Robotaxi app is now available for download in a total of 12 markets, including: Asia-Pacific: Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia, Taiwan, Macau, and New Zealand. North and Latin America: Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. The expansion comes as the company continues to scale its early-stage ride-hailing platform within the United States,…