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Insurance Company Starts Offering 50% Discount When FSD Drives; Integrates Tesla API
FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Insurance Company Starts Offering 50% Discount When FSD Drives; Integrates Tesla API

Lemonade is launching a new insurance policy that offers Tesla owners a 50% discount on premiums for every mile driven with FSD (Supervised) active, based on its data showing the system reduces crashes. This marks the first major external validation of Tesla's safety claims by an independent insurer. The program uses Tesla's API to track driving mode and will initially roll out in Arizona and Oregon.

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Rivian Still Dealing With Battery Calibration Issue on Gen-2 R1 Vehicles
Cybertruck • Jan 25, 2026

Rivian Still Dealing With Battery Calibration Issue on Gen-2 R1 Vehicles

This article is about Rivian, not Tesla, and details an ongoing battery calibration problem affecting its second-generation R1 vehicles. The issue persists despite multiple over-the-air software updates. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this highlights the potential complexities of EV software management and serves as a point of comparison for their own vehicle's reliability and update processes.

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Canadian Hybrid Sales Hit Record High as ZEV Growth Stalls in Q3 2025
Cybertruck • Jan 25, 2026

Canadian Hybrid Sales Hit Record High as ZEV Growth Stalls in Q3 2025

In Q3 2025, Canadian consumer preference shifted decisively toward hybrids, which saw record sales while growth in fully electric vehicles (ZEVs) stalled. This market trend indicates a potential short-term challenge for pure EV makers like Tesla, as buyers may be opting for hybrids over fully electric options. For Tesla enthusiasts, it highlights a competitive hurdle in converting more mainstream buyers to fully electric technology.

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Tesla could win FSD approval in Europe and China as early as next month, Musk says
FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla could win FSD approval in Europe and China as early as next month, Musk says

Tesla may receive regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe and China as early as next month, according to CEO Elon Musk. This approval would be a major milestone, allowing Tesla to deploy its advanced driver-assistance software in two of its largest markets. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals a significant expansion of FSD's availability and a potential shift in Tesla's business focus beyond just selling electric vehicles.

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Tesla Autopilot comes to an end in North America
FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla Autopilot comes to an end in North America

Tesla has officially removed the standard Autopilot driver-assistance feature from its new vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada. This means new buyers will no longer receive the basic suite of highway steering and traffic-aware cruise control for free. Instead, Tesla is pushing customers toward its paid Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription or package, increasing the upfront cost for what was once a standard feature.

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Porsche EV Sales Decline in Canada and the U.S. in 2025 Despite Record Overall Deliveries
Model S/X • Jan 25, 2026

Porsche EV Sales Decline in Canada and the U.S. in 2025 Despite Record Overall Deliveries

This article is not about Tesla; it reports on Porsche's 2025 sales. It states that while Porsche's overall North American deliveries were strong, its electric vehicle (EV) sales specifically declined in the U.S. and Canada as buyers favored gas and hybrid models. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this highlights a potential contrast in EV market demand and suggests that, at least for luxury competitors, consumer transition to pure electric models may be encountering some resistance.

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Tesla FSD Pulls Off Another Hands-Free Coast-to-Coast Drive Across the U.S.
FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla FSD Pulls Off Another Hands-Free Coast-to-Coast Drive Across the U.S.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has completed a second hands-free, coast-to-coast drive across the U.S. this month, this time using a 2024 Model S. This achievement demonstrates significant progress in the system's long-distance reliability and capability. For owners and enthusiasts, it serves as a strong real-world validation of FSD's advancing performance, though it remains a driver-assist feature requiring supervision.

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