After Tesla’s official 15 October broadcast, we review the announced Performance, Thrust and Rocket configurations—and separate the reveal claims from the price, rated range, delivery date and Gulf availability that remain unconfirmed.

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Tesla App Now Shows Supercharger Site Maps Before You Arrive

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TeslaReported27 days ago

Tesla App Now Shows Supercharger Site Maps Before You Arrive

Tesla has rolled out Live Site Maps in its smartphone app version 4.61.0, allowing owners to preview Supercharger layouts and real-time stall availability before arrival. The feature displays occupancy status, out-of-service posts, and which Tesla model is charging at each bay, removing previous hardware barriers that limited the view to newer vehicles with AMD Ryzen infotainment systems.

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Tesla Integrates Grok Bot Into Vehicles as Hands-Free Personal Assistant

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TeslaReported29 days ago

Tesla Integrates Grok Bot Into Vehicles as Hands-Free Personal Assistant

Tesla launched Grok Bot capability on 22 September 2026, enabling drivers to manage email, calendars, files and tasks through voice commands. The assistant handles multi-step tasks including food ordering and reservation booking while keeping drivers focused on the road and autonomous driving, currently available to SuperGrok Heavy subscribers.

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Tesla FSD v14.3.9 Triggers False Camera Dirt Alerts

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TeslaReported29 days ago

Tesla FSD v14.3.9 Triggers False Camera Dirt Alerts

Tesla's Full Self-Driving update v14.3.9 has triggered false alerts warning owners that their vehicle cameras are dirty when they are actually clean. Tesla has acknowledged the bug and is canceling service appointments booked in response to these erroneous notifications. A fix is expected in an upcoming software release.

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Tesla's Austin Robotaxi Fleet Returns to 8 Active Vehicles Following September Event

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TeslaReported29 days ago

Tesla's Austin Robotaxi Fleet Returns to 8 Active Vehicles Following September Event

Tesla's active robotaxi fleet in Austin contracted to 8 vehicles in the week ending 22 September 2026, after a temporary spike exceeding 100 units in early September following the Cybercab launch event. The sharp decline highlights the gap between registered vehicles and those actually operating ride-hailing services.

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Federal Aviation Administration establishes airspace restrictions ahead of Tesla Roadster reveal on October 1

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TeslaNew revealReported30 days ago

Federal Aviation Administration establishes airspace restrictions ahead of Tesla Roadster reveal on October 1

The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed a temporary flight restriction over SpaceX's McGregor, Texas facility from September 18 to October 2, coinciding with Tesla's planned Roadster reveal event on October 1. The restriction covers a 1.5-nautical-mile radius and extends from ground level to 10,000 feet altitude.

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