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Stock & Business • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla China exports surge to record highs in January as domestic sales slow

Tesla's exports from its Shanghai factory hit a record high in January 2026, while its sales within China declined. This follows a typical quarterly pattern where the company prioritizes international shipments at the start of a quarter. For owners and enthusiasts, this indicates strong global demand and efficient production, though it may lead to longer delivery wait times in the Chinese domestic market during these periods.

FSD • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla nears closure of Full Self-Driving purchasing option

Tesla is preparing to end the option for customers to buy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package outright. This follows CEO Elon Musk's earlier announcement of a shift away from one-time purchases. This means future access to FSD will likely be available only through a monthly subscription.

Software Updates • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla Update 2025.45.32.1: Navigation Reaches New Milestone in China

Tesla's 2025.45.32.1 software update introduces a significant navigation enhancement for China: Supercharger aggregation, which simplifies finding available charging stations. This key feature is especially beneficial for urban owners, making long-distance travel and daily charging more convenient. While the update includes other advanced features, this practical navigation improvement is the major milestone for the region.

Latest • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla gets 30-day extension to oppose ‘Cybercab’ trademark held by squatter

Tesla has secured a 30-day extension, until March 14, 2026, to decide whether to legally challenge a company squatting on the "Cybercab" trademark. This indicates Tesla is still interested in using the name for its upcoming vehicle, which is scheduled to begin mass production in April 2026. The extension allows Tesla more time to assess its legal strategy before committing to a formal opposition.

Software Updates • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla update 2026.2.3 goes wide release, explore new features and release notes

Tesla's software update 2026.2.3 is now in wide release, reaching most of the global fleet including Cybertrucks. This marks the move to the main 2026 software branch, indicating a significant new wave of features. Owners should check their vehicles for the update to access the latest improvements.

Stock & Business • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three years

Tesla's sales in China plummeted 45% year-over-year in January, reaching their lowest monthly level in over three years. This sharp decline indicates a significant drop in demand for Tesla vehicles in the critical Chinese EV market. For owners and enthusiasts, this signals potential competitive pressure and could impact Tesla's overall growth and financial performance.

Model 3/Y • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla Model Y tops California vehicle sales despite Elon Musk backlash

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in California in 2023, outselling its closest competitor by over 50,000 units. This demonstrates that strong consumer demand for Tesla's vehicles continues despite any public controversy surrounding CEO Elon Musk.

Charging • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla Supercharger left offline as Swedish court backs union strike

A Swedish court has ruled in favor of a union strike, preventing a completed Tesla Supercharger station from being connected to the power grid for nearly two years. This is part of an ongoing labor dispute between Tesla and Sweden's IF Metall union. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this means continued charging infrastructure delays in Sweden and highlights the significant operational challenges Tesla faces from local labor actions.

Tesla Semi • Feb 12, 2026

Stop Looking for a Bunk: The Tesla Semi is a Cash Machine, Not a Camper

The Tesla Semi is positioned as an economic game-changer for the trucking industry, not a lifestyle vehicle. Its primary value is in significantly reducing operating costs compared to traditional diesel trucks. For Tesla enthusiasts, this highlights the company's strategic focus on commercial disruption and long-term profitability over niche features.

Optimus • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla Speeds Up Robotaxi Validation with 10 Cybercab Prototypes Spotted in Boston

Tesla is accelerating testing of its Robotaxi, with 10 "Cybercab" prototypes spotted navigating snowy streets in Boston. This real-world winter testing is a key validation step ahead of the vehicle's planned mass production launch in April 2026. For enthusiasts, it signals tangible progress toward Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing vision and demonstrates the vehicle's capabilities in challenging conditions.

Stock & Business • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla China exports 50,644 vehicles in January, up sharply YoY

Tesla exported 50,644 vehicles from China in January, a significant year-over-year increase. This made it the second-largest exporter of new energy vehicles from China for the month, trailing only BYD. This indicates strong international demand for Tesla vehicles manufactured at its Shanghai Gigafactory.

Cybertruck • Feb 12, 2026

Texas bets on Tesla bets on WeChat, and a bet on Toyota to crack solid-state

Tesla is rolling out new features, including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) access for Cybertruck owners in Texas and an over-the-air update adding the WeChat app to Model 3 and Y vehicles. This means Tesla owners gain new utility for their vehicles and enhanced in-car connectivity. The article also notes a competitive development, with Toyota announcing a new electric SUV.