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Porsche Taycan gets praise from Tesla’s Elon Musk on Nürburgring record
Following Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s subtle jab at Porsche Taycan’s moniker, it appears that he has taken a friendlier stance toward the German carmaker’s first all-electric high-performance sedan after giving it high regards and labeling its record-setting run on the famed Nürburgring racetrack as “great”.
“But Taycan does seem like a good car. Nürburgring track time is great”, Musk tweeted on September 7, after posting his initial tweet about the vehicle. The Taycan hit the iconic Nürburgring in late August, where the vehicle’s Turbo S trim scored an impressive 7-minute 42 second time.
But Taycan does seem like a good car. Nürburgring track time is great.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 7, 2019
The Tesla CEO’s acknowledgment of the Taycan gives EV fans something to be excited about: a non-Tesla EV that Elon Musk praised publicly. Mentioning the Taycan by name and praising its ability to perform in a track shows respect to Porsche’s capability to create a good electric vehicle. Musk has always encouraged people to buy EV’s, even if they are not Teslas. But, he has been critical of other vehicles in the past, including the Audi E-Tron.
“Stop sending me this étron” – Audi https://t.co/maschsi6HB
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 25, 2019
Musk announced last week that the Model S would be making its way to the famous German racetrack, which has been nicknamed “The Green Hell.” It will be the first official test for the Model S, though the vehicle did make an unofficial appearance in 2014 when an independent owner ran a roughly 10-minute lap.
The Porsche Taycan is the German automaker’s introductory electric car and sports a 750 horsepower Dual Motor AWD powertrain that will set customers back at least $150,000 for the Turbo variant. The Taycan is a capable electric car with a 0-60 time of 2.6 seconds for the Turbo S variant. The vehicle is also equipped with up to five displays which could be customized by the driver.
The Tesla Model S will hit the Nürburgring track in the near future, with former Formula One champion Nico Rosberg behind the wheel. Rosberg, an EV enthusiast, made himself available for Musk via Twitter, where the two had a brief conversation and agreed that it would be beneficial for him to drive the Performance trim of Tesla’s flagship sedan around the track.
While the term “Tesla Killer” is thrown around quite often, Musk has always considered gas-powered vehicles as his competition, not electric cars. “Our true competition is not the small trickle of non-Tesla electric cars, but rather the enormous flood of gasoline cars pouring out of the world’s factories every day,” Musk wrote in a tweet in January.
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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.
If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.
FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:
- But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
- This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
- As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
- For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States.
This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
— JC Christopher (@JohnChr08117285) January 29, 2025
The convenience of…
FSD user’s tale:
- As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
- During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
- In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous.
- “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
- “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.


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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products.
The video:
- Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver.
- The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
- While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
- Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.
Future Robo-cop @Tesla_Optimus
— SOKRISPYMEDIA (@sokrispymedia) January 12, 2025
full video: https://t.co/TXpSRhcP5K pic.twitter.com/YFHZ7siAP7
Cool inside jokes:
- The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it.
- From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
- The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
- The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.
Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.
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Tesla releases Cybertruck metal key card—because why not?

Tesla definitely seems to be determined to release the coolest lineup of accessories for its coolest vehicle. As could be seen in an update to the Tesla Shop, the electric vehicle maker has now launched a metal key card for the Cybertruck—because why not?
Cybertruck keys:
- The Cybertruck, similar to Tesla’s other vehicles, is shipped with a regular key card.
- The vehicle could also be accessed and locked through a phone key.
- As per the Cybertruck’s Owner’s Manual, the all-electric pickup truck is capable of supporting a total of 19 keys.


The Cybertruck’s Metal Key Card:
- Tesla’s Cybertruck Metal Key Card functions much like the vehicle’s regular key card, but it is finished using premium stainless steel
- As per Tesla’s description of the item:
- “Convenient, durable, versatile. The Cybertruck Metal Key Card is a premium stainless-steel alternative to our traditional plastic key cards, making it easy to access your Cybertruck without your Phone Key. Ideal for when your phone is unavailable or when sharing your vehicle with a friend or valet.”
- The Cybertruck Metal Key Card costs $60.
- In comparison, the Cybertruck’s regular key card is sold for $40.
- The Cybertruck Metal Key Card comes with the metal key card itself, as well as a bifold key card wallet.

Tesla Cybertruck merch push:
- Being the company’s most eye-catching vehicle, it is no surprise that that Tesla has been releasing quite a lot of merchandise inspired by the all-electric pickup truck.
- These include a $250 levitating Cybertruck model, as well as a $35 Cybertruck wind-up racer, both of which are out of stock.
- Tesla also sells the $35 “CyberMug,” a $40 “CyberStein,” and a $50 “CyberVessel.”
- Other Cybertruck-inspired merchandise are the $60 Cyberwhistle Stealth, and the $50 CyberOpener.


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