Tesla News

Owner Explainer: Tesla Seat Belt Checks and Post-Collision Replacement

Tesla documents four owner checks for each seat belt and clear stop lines for failed, damaged or collision-used restraints.

Owner Explainer: Tesla Lane Departure Avoidance and Emergency Steering

Tesla Lane Departure Avoidance can warn or provide limited steering, while Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance covers three bounded scenarios. Here are the limits.

Owner Explainer: Tesla Autopark, Parking Space Rules and Takeover Limits

Tesla Autopark can enter detected parallel or perpendicular spaces, but eligibility, geometry and driver-takeover limits matter.

Owner Explainer: Tesla Child Locks, Rear-Seat Locks and Open-Door Alerts

Tesla rear-door Child Locks, Model Y rear-seat locks and open-car alerts solve different problems. Here is the current owner checklist.

Owner Explainer: Tesla Auto Shift (Beta), Drive and Reverse

Tesla Auto Shift can propose Drive or Reverse and assist with some low-speed maneuvers. Here are the conditions, limits and manual override.

Verified Brief: Tesla Leads Norway in October as Europe Registrations Rebound

Official national registration data and Reuters show Tesla rebounding across several European markets in October, led by a record month in Norway.

Owner Explainer: Tesla Valet Mode Privacy, Limits and PIN Rules

Tesla Valet Mode limits speed and access while hiding some personal data, but it does not replace careful key, app and account control.

Owner Brief: Tesla Model Y Tire Chains—Rear Wheels, 30 mph Limit and Fit Rules

Tesla says Model Y tire chains belong on the rear tires only, must match the exact configuration and should not be used above 30 mph.

Owner Brief: Tesla Adds Powershare Home Backup for New U.S. Model 3 and Model Y Orders

Tesla says new U.S. and Puerto Rico Model 3 and Model Y orders after October 1, 2026 are Powershare-capable. Here is the equipment, eligibility check and the limits.

Owner Brief: Tesla Manual Lists Grok Text Messaging—Availability Varies

Tesla’s current Model Y manual lists Grok text messaging, but model, software, region and connectivity requirements mean owners should verify the feature in their own car.