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Elon Musk unveils ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi for claimed 2026 rollout and offers guests first rides … in controlled environment

Published 11 October 2024
By Will Dron
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new robotaxi on Thursday, claiming that the "Cybercab" will be produced from 2026.
The Times, Sunday Times and Driving.co.uk Motor Awards 2024 cars of the year

Motor Awards 2024: The winners

Our motoring writers' votes have been counted and the results are in: these are the winners of the 2024 Sunday Times Motor Awards.
Published 10 October 2024
Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment

Autopilot developer: Tesla is 'dystopian company'

An anonymous whistleblower has described working for Tesla’s Autopilot department as like being trapped in a “dystopian company”.
Published 09 September 2024
German court calls Tesla Autopilot claims misleading

Motorcyclist killed when Tesla on Autopilot

A Tesla driver in America has reportedly been arrested for “vehicular homicide” after running over a motorcyclist while using Autopilot.
Published 24 April 2024
2024 Tesla Model 3 studio image

Why are private buyers cooling to EVs?

There are a number of reasons new EVs are falling out of favour with private car buyers, says Will Dron. But one factor is often overlooked.
Published 08 February 2024
A man drives while wearing Apple Vision Pro headset

Tesla owners filmed wearing VR headsets driving

Apple Vision Pro “spatial computing” headgear simply not compatible with being in control of a two-tonne-plus electric vehicle moving at speed.
Published 06 February 2024
A Tesla drives through flood water in San Diego

Watch Tesla plough through floodwater

TikTok video shows Tesla ploughing through deep water on a flooded San Diego street while a Volkswagen Beetle is stranded in the middle.
Published 25 January 2024
2024 Tesla Model 3 driving

Updated Tesla Model 3 review

The new Tesla Model 3 has sharper looks, improved infotainment and uprated suspension. Will Dron likes the car but wouldn't want to own one.
Published 25 January 2024
Tesla Model Y 2022 review

Tesla plans affordable all-new car for 2025

Tesla insiders are reported to have said a new smaller, more affordable crossover is due to enter production from the middle of 2025.
Published 24 January 2024
Tesla Cybertruck reservations top one million, according to reports

Cybertruck towing feat debunked

Tesla’s own video, some computational skills and other quoted quarter-mile claims help debunk Elon Musk’s Cybertruck drag stunt using a Porsche.
Published 17 January 2024
Vauxhall aims to help local authorities provide on-street charging with information and funding

Will new EV prices drop in 2024?

New car prices look certain to come down, but the used market is looking uncertain.
Published 26 December 2023
Tesla Cybertruck

Outrageous 844bhp Tesla Cybertruck finally arrives

Tesla Cybertruck specifications finally confirmed at launch event in Texas, and first reviews also go live.
Published 01 December 2023
Tesla Model 3 updated for 2024

Updated Tesla Model 3 available to order in UK

The new Tesla Model 3 has gone on sale in the UK, offering a revamped design inside and out as well as the ability to travel further per charge.
Published 17 October 2023