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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Autopilot and Self-Driving Features in Tesla Electric car; Man sitting behind the wheel of a Tesla car while on his phone.

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California may suspend Tesla sales after judge flags “autopilot” as misleading

Man asleep at the wheel of a Tesla Robotaxi in San Francisco, POV from backseat.

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Rider says Tesla robotaxi says “safety driver” fell asleep repeatedly—and the company ignored their report

Left: Woman looking into camera under text overlay reading, "Trading in my Tesla for a Rivian R1S Tri???" Right: Tesla EV electric vehicles display. Tesla models include the Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S.

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“Help! Should I do it??”: Woman asks if she should trade her Tesla for a Rivian after it loses “a lot, a lot” of value

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

elon musk video games in tesla self driving mode

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Elon Musk says drivers can play video games while in Tesla’s self-driving mode within 3-6 months

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Don’t see the appeal or the value”: The Tesla Diner serves burgers inside of Cybertruck-shaped boxes. Here’s what people actually think of the food

elon musk announces grok is coming to tesla cars

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Viral Politics

Elon Musk announces Grok will be in Teslas as soon as next week—just days after its public meltdown

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Tesla to halt production of Cybertruck and Model Y to make way for Robotaxi

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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Video: Self-driving car runs over dummy child in anti-Tesla demonstration

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“Stay losing, Elon”: Tesla drivers in France file lawsuit over their cars becoming “extreme-right” symbols

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Trump experiences buyer’s remorse over Tesla purchase

2 panel image of the Texas flag and a Tesla robotaxi prototype

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Tesla to launch its robotaxi service in Austin this summer

frustrated man and a cybertruck: cybertruck resell fees

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Cybertruck owners can now trade in vehicles. But the fees are wild

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

2 panel image. Woman looking shocked on left. Uber app on right.

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“If it aint a Lincoln Navigator i dont want it”: Woman orders Uber Black. Then she sees what car came to pick her up

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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“Charging for free”: Driver spots a Tesla that’s covered in solar panels. Does it work?

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“That’s a lot of stainless steel”: Tesla stuck with 10,000 Cybertrucks that no one will buy

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