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Tesla is testing Apple CarPlay in a major reversal of its long-standing software strategy. As sales slow and mainstream buyers demand familiar interfaces, CarPlay may help Tesla boost appeal and reshape industry expectations around in-car software.

Tesla’s Cybertruck and Model Y program heads, Siddhant Awasthi and Emmanuel Lamacchia, have both left the company amid a wave of executive exits. Their departures come as Tesla shifts focus from EV production to AI, robotics, and autonomous tech.

Tesla has revealed an updated version of the long-delayed Semi, featuring a Cybertruck-like front, improved efficiency, and autonomous-ready tech. Despite design upgrades, the electric truck’s mass production is now pushed to early 2026 at its Nevada plant.

As EV demand softens after the end of the $7,500 tax credit, Tesla is offering gas and hybrid owners 2,000 miles of free Supercharging when trading in their old cars for a new Tesla—an incentive aimed at keeping sales strong before upcoming price hikes.

The Las Vegas Police Department has unveiled the first Tesla Cybertruck patrol fleet in the U.S. Ten EVs donated by Ben Horowitz feature ballistic panels and tactical gear, bringing futuristic, high-tech policing to the streets of Sin City.

Tesla is recalling nearly 13,000 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles built in 2025 due to a faulty solenoid that can cause sudden power loss. While no accidents have been reported, Tesla will replace the affected battery contactors for free, ensuring safer operation.

In Q3, Tesla added 1,820 new Supercharger ports, outpacing the next nine networks combined and solidifying its dominance in U.S. fast charging. Despite Trump-era clean energy rollbacks, nationwide charger growth remains steady, led by Tesla’s massive Supercharger network.

Tesla’s Cybertruck sales have dropped sharply, with just over 16,000 sold in 2025 so far. To absorb unsold inventory, reports say hundreds of Cybertrucks are being purchased by Musk-led companies like SpaceX and xAI, keeping production moving.

Tesla’s new 2026 Model 3 Standard brings the Highland update to the mid-$30,000 range, offering 321 miles of range and core Tesla tech. While missing some luxuries, it remains a strong entry point for EV buyers—even as competitors undercut it with cheaper, next-gen options.