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Cybercab Adds Rear Camera View to Rider Screen

Tesla has added a live rear camera feed that Austin Cybercab riders can open during trips.

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Cybercab Adds Rear Camera View to Rider Screen

Tesla has added a live rear camera feed that Austin Cybercab riders can open during trips.

Image: Drive Tesla Canada

The new view appears on the main touchscreen above the driving visualization and arrival time. Riders access it through a camera app in the drawer rather than a permanent display.

The change follows a rider request on October 9 and a Tesla UI engineer reply that the feature was in development. Only the rear camera is available so far, though the original request also covered repeater cameras.

Additional interface updates include a more detailed mini-map, larger arrival time, light mode, persistent Hey Grok card, and live trip sharing options.

Why it mattersFSD drivers may see similar on-demand camera access added to their vehicles in future software updates.
“You can now open the camera to view what’s behind you in Cybercab!”Ethan McKanna1
  1. Riders can now display a live rear camera feed on the Cybercab touchscreen during trips in Austin.12
  2. The feature was requested on October 9 and became available about two weeks later.13
  3. A Tesla AI engineer stated the human camera view tuning is optimized with Grok.3
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Tesla Registers 11 More Cybercabs, Fleet at 433

Tesla added 11 Cybercabs to its Robotaxi fleet, bringing the registered total to 433 per Texas DMV records.

Illustration: Grok Imagine

The new registrations update the Cybercab count from an earlier total. All vehicles are listed with the Texas DMV.

This marks the latest addition to the growing Robotaxi test fleet. No other details on locations or timelines were provided in the report.

Why it mattersFSD drivers tracking Robotaxi progress can note the steady increase in registered Cybercabs as Tesla prepares for unsupervised operations.
  1. Tesla registered another 11 Cybercabs, for a total of 433.
  2. The registrations are recorded with the Texas DMV.
@SawyerMerritt on XTesla just registered another 11 Cybercabs for its Robotaxi fleet, bringing the total number of Cybercabs registered to date to 433, according to the Texas DMV.
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3Vehicles

Tesla Press Kit Lists Roadster Top Speed at 210 mph

Tesla press materials detail top speeds and equipment differences across the three next-gen Roadster trims.

Image: Tesla North

Tesla shared Roadster press materials with media on October 14 that list the Performance trim top speed at over 210 mph while the Thrust and Rocket trims reach over 230 mph. The Performance version omits rocket thrusters and COPVs but includes dihedral doors, active wings, carbon-ceramic brakes and steer-by-wire.

The Thrust trim adds one COPV and four rear rocket thrusters for sub-0.9-second 0-60 mph times along with gold-tinted glass and a Supersonic interior. Only the single-seat Rocket trim receives two COPVs, ten thrusters and peak acceleration over 5 g.

All three trims share peak power over 1 MW, peak motor torque over 1,400 Nm and EPA range over 300 miles. Production remains scheduled for 2028.

Why it mattersFSD drivers may see steer-by-wire and adaptive suspension details from the Roadster appear in future production vehicles.
  1. Performance trim top speed listed at over 210 mph versus over 230 mph for Thrust and Rocket trims.1
  2. Performance trim omits rocket thrusters and COPVs but includes dihedral doors, active wings and steer-by-wire.1
  3. Thrust trim adds one COPV and four rear rocket thrusters; Rocket trim adds two COPVs and ten thrusters total.1
  4. All trims share peak power over 1 MW, peak motor torque over 1,400 Nm and EPA range over 300 miles.1
Sources: 1 Tesla North
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6493 Tesla Shareholders Urge Fast-Track SpaceX Merger

A group of retail investors signed a letter asking Tesla's board to accelerate a potential merger with SpaceX.

Image: Tesla North

A petition organized by Tesla shareholders Alexandra Merz and Amy Steffens collected 6493 signatures representing more than 17.5 million shares in under 48 hours. The letter, sent to the board and its special committee, requests a merger vote once terms are finalized and cites mutual benefits such as chip access for Tesla and Megapacks for SpaceX.

The organizers close the letter on October 25 and plan to deliver it on October 26. Musk stated on SpaceX's October 20 earnings call that both firms formed independent committees at shareholder request and that any deal would require a 50 percent vote of all shares.

The figures are self-reported and unverified. No merger vote appears on the December 3 annual meeting agenda.

Why it mattersA merger could shift Tesla resources and timelines for projects that support FSD development and vehicle production.
  1. 6493 signers holding 17528859 shares submitted the letter in less than 48 hours.1
  2. The letter asks the board to bring a combination to a vote as soon as terms are negotiated and documented.1
  3. Musk said on the October 20 earnings call that a deal would need a 50 percent vote of all shares.1
Sources: 1 Tesla North
5Optimus & AI

Elon Musk Says Grok Bot Can Call Businesses

Grok Bot can now dial businesses, handle requests and report back with notes.

Image: Tesla North

Elon Musk posted on X that the Grok Bot can call a person or business, make a request, take notes and send a summary.

The feature builds on earlier updates that added voice calls in September and iPhone Action Button support on October 19. Musk also noted recent additions like online shopping on October 10 and access to Calendar, Reminders and Contacts on October 22.

Details on subscription access, countries and caller ID remain unclear.

Why it mattersAn FSD driver can hand off calls to schedule service or check parts without leaving the wheel or pulling over.
“Grok @Bot can now call someone or a business for you, make a request on your behalf, take notes on the response and send you a note summarizing the conversation!”Elon Musk1
  1. Elon Musk posted on X on October 25 that Grok Bot can call a person or business, make a request, take notes on the response and send a summary.1
  2. SpaceXSI added voice calls in September and Grok Bot reached the iPhone Action Button on October 19.1
  3. Grok Bot learned to shop online on October 10 and gained access to Calendar, Reminders and Contacts on October 22.1
Sources: 1 Tesla North

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