Tesla's Week 34/25: Appeal to Elon Musk, Model Y Priced at $6, Debt Leverage Return, Autopilot Software Update 14, Potential Class Action Lawsuit

In the world of electric vehicles, Tesla continues to make headlines with its latest developments and updates. Here's a roundup of some of the recent news surrounding the company.

Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has announced that a retrofit solution for the turn signal lever is now available for Model 3s produced since February. Priced around 400 euros, this upgrade aims to enhance the driving experience for Tesla owners.

Musk also shared some exciting news about the Model Y. The six-seater version of the Model Y will not be produced in the U.S. until the end of next year. However, the six-seater Model Y will be delivered in China from September, marking an expansion of the vehicle's availability.

In an effort to consolidate customer feedback, Tesla has introduced a new official web feedback form. Additionally, feedback through the mobile Tesla app will be collected in the future, providing more opportunities for users to share their thoughts and suggestions.

Musk has been in the spotlight recently due to concerns about his involvement with female AI figures. He responded by stating that it is part of a broader vision and strategy. His AI company, xAI, generates images and videos featuring a young female figure named Ani.

There has been a class-action lawsuit filed against Tesla in California over Full Self-Driving (FSD) software promises. The court ruled that claims made in press releases, quarterly conferences, and social media by Tesla were sufficiently public, potentially costing the company up to $15,000 per customer. The identity of the person who filed the lawsuit has not been disclosed in the available sources.

In other news, Musk announced a further Starship test for Sunday and the start of training for Grok version 5 in September. He also stated that "Autopilot 14" will be coming next month, likely referring to version 14 of the FSD software for future autonomous driving.

Interestingly, fans have discovered an unofficial way to reach Tesla by using Elon Musk's enthusiasm for attractive cartoon figures. A German user, Dominic BRNKMN, used this method to ask for the Cybertruck to be brought to Europe. Young women in bikinis have also used this method to ask for an FSD version for electric cars with older Tesla hardware 3 and Autopilot updates for Europe.

The refreshed Model Y brought back the turn signal lever, which was removed from the Model S, Model X, Model 3's facelift, and Cybertruck. Musk has suggested that the six-seater Model Y might not be offered in America, but he did not provide a reason for the significantly later start of the six-seater Model Y in the U.S.

Lastly, Musk has stated that the future lies in the two-seater Tesla Cybercab without a steering wheel and pedals, which is set to go into series production from 2026. This vision of a fully autonomous vehicle continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the automotive industry.

Stay tuned for more updates as Tesla continues to shape the future of electric vehicles.

Tesla's Week 34/25: Appeal to Elon Musk, Model Y Priced at $6, Debt Leverage Return, Autopilot Software Update 14, Potential Class Action Lawsuit