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Ethan Cole
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Ethan Cole covers Tesla vehicles, charging infrastructure and product launches for Teslaan.
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Tesla posts three fresh recall notices across its lineup
Tesla’s support site now lists new recall notices for Cybertruck lighting, Cybertruck backup cameras and seat-belt reminder software. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla stages a Roadster livestream event in Singapore
Tesla held a livestream Roadster event in Singapore on Oct. 2, adding fresh movement to the long-delayed sports-car program. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla reports record Q3 deliveries and stronger storage deployments
Tesla said Q3 deliveries rose to 486,532 vehicles and energy storage deployments reached 13.7 GWh, beating delivery expectations. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla expands a software recall for left-hand-drive Model 3s
Tesla updated support pages for a software recall affecting certain left-hand-drive Model 3 Premium cars, with fixes in 2026.26.100.2 and newer. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla issues new Autosteer recall for older vehicles
Tesla says older Model S, X, 3 and Y vehicles with Autosteer need a firmware update to reduce driver misuse and restore compliance. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla starts Semi customer deliveries after years of delay
Tesla has begun delivering Semi trucks to first customers, marking a long-awaited rollout for the electric Class 8 program. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Briefing: Tesla widens its late-September demo push
Tesla is running late-September showroom and demo events for Model Y L Premium, the Semi and FSD-supervised test drives. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla adds September Gigafactory Texas pickup windows
Tesla opened new Gigafactory Texas factory pickup dates in late September, pairing delivery handoffs with tours and supervised test drives. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla posts reverse-lamp recall for certain 2026 Model Y SUVs
Tesla says some 2026 Model Y vehicles may have inoperable reverse lamps and will be inspected and repaired at no charge. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla expands recall fixes to rearview camera delays
Tesla now says certain older Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles can receive a software fix for delayed rearview camera images. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla fills calendar with Austin demos and energy office hours
Tesla added new September event listings in Austin and installer office hours, underscoring a push to convert interest into showroom visits and energy support. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla to run Megachargers at three California depots
Forum Mobility says Tesla will operate public Megacharging at three new California truck depots, adding 30 MW of heavy-duty charging capacity. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla says Roadster reveal is set for October 1
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the long-delayed Roadster will be unveiled on October 1, reviving a project that has been pending for years. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Briefing: Tesla is taking Semi on a fresh U.S. demo tour
Tesla is staging Semi display and demo events in U.S. cities this month, signaling continued retail and fleet outreach around the truck. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Briefing: Tesla expands Model Y L Premium demos in the U.S.
Tesla has posted multiple U.S. event pages for Model Y L Premium demos and displays, pointing to a wider retail push this September. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Tesla issues battery pack contactor recall for Model 3, Model Y
Tesla says certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles are affected by a voluntary recall tied to battery pack contactors. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Briefing: Tesla pushes Model Y L demo drives in Austin
Tesla has opened early-access demo drives for the Model Y L Premium in Austin, while also scheduling FSD workshops across the city. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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Briefing: Tesla faces record China recall over door handles
Tesla is fixing 2.98 million vehicles in China after regulators flagged door-handle and driver-assistance risks, according to Reuters. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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China tightens auto rules after Tesla's giant recall
Chinese regulators launched a year-long auto quality drive after Tesla’s China recall, broadening scrutiny of ADAS, software updates and defect reporting. By Ethan Cole••3 min read
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