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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Cybercab Launches in Austin — NHTSA Opens Investigation
Tesla’s autonomous Cybercab began limited operations in Austin, Texas, with a formal unveiling on September 3rd. The two-seat robotaxi has no steering wheel or pedals and became the most-Googled keyword the day after its launch. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating nearly 1,000 Cybercabs over certification and safety concerns.
2. FSD V14.2 Lite Rolls Out to HW3 Vehicles
Tesla began rolling out FSD version 14.2 Lite to Hardware 3 vehicles on September 9th via software update 2026.27.6. The update includes five new features, most notably Automatic Collision Evasion — allowing FSD to take over if a frontal collision is imminent. Tesla also announced free hardware upgrades for owners who purchased FSD outright, with others paying 3,000–5,000 dollars.
3. CFO Vahehav Taneja Sells Shares; Cybertruck Lease Offers Active
Tesla’s CFO sold about 2,600 shares on September 8th at 360 dollars per share to cover tax withholding on RSU vesting — a routine executive move. New lease offers for the 2026 Cybertruck rolled out in September, while concerns grow over Tesla’s August retail sales in China, which declined year-over-year amid intensifying domestic EV competition.