Elon Musk said upcoming FSD releases will learn preferred parking locations at places like home, work, and school drop-off, after intervention data showed destination parking is the biggest reason drivers take over.
The new FSD v14.3.4 update introduces celebratory animations when drivers hit intervention-free Full Self-Driving streaks at milestones like 250, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 miles. This is part of a growing trend toward gamifying the FSD experience, which now includes a stats panel and streak widget, and could soon expand to trophy-style achievements on mobile.
Sawyer Merritt pointed to a post summarizing recent NHTSA data, noting that reported Robotaxi incidents in recent months involved other drivers rear-ending stationary vehicles, with no cited at-fault Robotaxi crashes since February.
The Robotaxi First Responder Interaction Plan explains how uniformed emergency personnel can show ID to a vehicle’s B-pillar camera so support can verify them and grant limited control to move a Robotaxi from a dangerous spot.
Cybercab has received EPA certification for the 2026 model year, revealing a 3,113-pound curb weight, a front-wheel-drive layout, 163 kW motor output, and 418.2 miles of lab-tested certification range.
Drone footage shows over 100 Cybercabs staged at Giga Texas, with another 50+ units spotted near Dallas, suggesting preparation for a large-scale rollout rather than slow pilot testing. Both steering wheel-less and wheel-equipped versions are being produced, likely to navigate current regulatory hurdles as broader hardware and software upgrades are still pending.
Chuck Cook posted a full-length video testing FSD v14.3.4 Actually Smart Summon on a Cybertruck.
The high-performance Off-Road Light Bar for the Cybertruck is now being sold as a stand-alone accessory in North America, opening it up to all trims rather than just the Foundation Series. The $1,950 LED light bar integrates with the truck’s touchscreen controls and mounts securely to the roof with a new bolted bracket system, correcting previous adhesive failures. Owners should note that part of the installation must be completed by the customer or a third party, as Tesla staff are not permitted to finish the full connection.
Summon, part of the Full Self-Driving suite, is finally confirmed to be coming to the Cybertruck via a software update shortly, after more than two years of waiting. The delay was caused by unique technical challenges including the steer-by-wire system and the vehicle’s size, which complicated integration and required additional validation for safety.
The pre-assembled, modular construction approach previously used for Supercharger stations is now being applied to the Megacharger network dedicated to Semi trucks. New plans for a Florida site show that these pre-built Megacharger units, which integrate charging cabinets, posts, and concrete foundations, will simplify and speed up installation while potentially lowering costs.
As a Tesla fan, I find myself sometimes having to remember what are all those acronyms, here is a list of the ones you can find in this issue.
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
FSD: Full Self-Driving
NHTSA: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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