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Tesla called out by UFC fighter waiting for his car, Elon Musk apologizes
The new Tesla Model S and Model X have been delayed for several months now, and for the most part, the EV community, particularly those who are used to the idea of “Elon Time,” have been pretty silent about it. But recently, the Tesla CEO’s delays with the flagship vehicles were brought out in the open, after UFC fighter Beneil Dariush called out Elon Musk over the delays in his Tesla order.
Dariush scored what could very well be the biggest win of his career to date on Saturday night at UFC 262. The fighter dominated his opponent, Tony Ferguson, over the bout, earning a clean-sweep unanimous decision. With his win, Dariush effectively extended his winning streak to an impressive seven matches, though his grappling-heavy approach against Ferguson drew boos from the crowd.
During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Dariush decided to call out Elon Musk. Speaking into the microphone, the UFC fighter remarked that his vehicle order had been delayed significantly. He also noted that he needs his car now, especially since the vehicle is for his wife.
“I wanna call somebody out. Joe, I’m wanna call out your buddy. Elon, Elon Musk, where’s my wife’s car, bro? I’ve been waiting six months. I’ve had a baby, I need a good car. I need to–I gotta protect my daughter. Let’s go, Elon! Get me my car!” Darius said.
#demandproblem @elonmusk https://t.co/A4dAe46YP3 pic.twitter.com/D3TRxYOmIe
— Disrupt or Distort (@asymmetricfocus) May 16, 2021
In a news conference following his win, the UFC fighter explained his Elon Musk call-out even further. Darius noted that he wants the safest car for his family, and that is exactly what he ordered. However, with him waiting for his car for six months now, things are bordering on disrespect.
“December, I ordered my car. Bro, I ordered the safest car they told me. It’s the best car for, you now, my pregnant wife. And I’m still waiting. Elon, bro, what’s the deal man? You told me March. We’re coming up in June. I want my car. Come on, bud. I’m a big fan, but, but this is disrespect,” Dariush noted.
Coming soon. Sorry for the delay!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 16, 2021
The UFC fighter did not specify exactly what Tesla he ordered, though his references to the safest vehicle available and an initial March 2021 delivery estimate suggest that the car Darius ordered was a Model X. Such a car would definitely be safe for a growing family, especially considering the all-electric SUV’s stellar safety ratings.
Fortunately for the UFC fighter, Elon Musk has responded to his call-out. In a post on Twitter, Elon Musk noted that Dariush’s vehicle was “coming soon.” The Tesla CEO added an apology, stating that he was “sorry for the delay.” Hopefully, Musk’s update proves accurate, especially considering the excitement surrounding the customer deliveries of the new Model S and Model X, both of which embody the best that Tesla currently has to offer.
Now if the Tesla community can just get Dariush to ask Elon Musk about FSD Version 9.
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Tesla is improving this critical feature in older vehicles

Tesla is set to improve a critical feature that has not been present in older vehicles with a new update.
Tesla vehicles feature a comprehensive suite of driver assistance features, some of which aid in driving itself, while others support the vehicle’s surroundings.
One of those features is that of Driver Visualization, and with the rollout of a new update, owners of Intel-based Tesla vehicles are receiving an upgrade that will come with a simple software update.
Tesla plans to use Unreal Engine for driver visualization with crazy upgrade
The update will provide new visualizations while Intel-based vehicles are in reverse, a feature that was not previously available, but will be with Software Update 2025.32.2.
The improvement was spotted by Not a Tesla App via TheBeatYT_evil:
Noticed something new in 2025.32.2 on my Intel MCU + USS car with FSD.
When shifting into reverse, the full FSD visualization now stays on instead of switching to the old plain autopilot visuals.
Might be small, but it makes backing up feel more seamless. pic.twitter.com/o44levkdtM
— Beat (@TheBeatYT_evil) September 5, 2025
Previously, vehicles Tesla built were equipped with Intel-based processors, but newer cars feature the AMD chip, which is capable of rendering these visualizations as they happen. They were capable of visualizations when driving forward, but not in reverse, which is what this change resolves.
It is a good sign for those with Intel-based vehicles, as Tesla seems to be paying attention to what those cars are not capable of and improving them.
This was an undocumented improvement associated with this particular update, so you will not find any mention of it in the release notes that Tesla distributes with each update.
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Tesla looks to make a big splash with Robotaxi in a new market
Tesla has been transparent that it is prioritizing safety, but it believes it can expand to basically any geographical location within the United States and find success with its Robotaxi suite. CEO Elon Musk said it could be available to half of the U.S. population by the end of the year.

Tesla is looking to make a big splash with Robotaxi in a new market, as the company was spotted testing validation vehicles in one region where it has not yet launched its ride-hailing service.
After launching Robotaxi in Austin in late June, Tesla followed up with a relatively quick expansion to the Bay Area of California. Both service areas are operating with a geofence that is expansive: In Texas, it is 173 square miles, while in the Bay Area, it is roughly 400 square miles.
Tesla has been transparent that it is prioritizing safety, but it believes it can expand to basically any geographical location within the United States and find success with its Robotaxi suite. CEO Elon Musk said it could be available to half of the U.S. population by the end of the year.
There have been plenty of reports out there that have speculated as to where Tesla would land next to test Robotaxi, and Nevada, Florida, Arizona, and New York have all been in the realm of possibility. These regions will need to approve Tesla for regulatory purposes before Robotaxi can officially operate.
Tesla is still testing and performing validation in several regions, and in Tempe, Arizona, things are moving forward as a Model Y with a LiDAR rig was spotted performing ground truth for the platform:
🚨 BREAKING: Just caught Tesla Robotaxi test vehicles cruising in Tempe, AZ! Rollout coming soon! pic.twitter.com/Oanw0Zx5pP
— Adub08 (@adub0808) September 10, 2025
With the LiDAR unit, many followers of the self-driving and autonomy space might wonder why Tesla uses these apparatuses during validation, especially considering the company’s stance and vision-based approach.
LiDAR is used for “ground truth,” which is basically a solidification or confirmation of what the cameras on the car are seeing. It is a great way to essentially confirm the accuracy of the vision-based suite, and will not be used on Robotaxi units used within the ride-hailing suite.
The Robotaxi platform was made available to the public earlier this month, as Tesla launched its app for iOS users.
Tesla Robotaxi app download rate demolishes Uber, Waymo all-time highs
Downloading the app allows you to join a waitlist, giving you the opportunity to utilize and test the Robotaxi platform in either Austin or the Bay Area.
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Tesla hacker finds lifesaving FSD suggestions in 2025.32.3
The feature could drastically reduce instances of drivers operating their vehicles while distracted or exhausted.

A Tesla hacker has shared references to what could very well be lifesaving FSD suggestions in software update 2025.32.3.
The feature could drastically reduce instances of drivers operating their vehicles while distracted or exhausted.
New FSD features
As per longtime Tesla hacker @greentheonly, the EV maker’s drowsiness and lane departure suggestions in 2025.32.3 reference FSD. The hacker shared two alerts that specifically suggest the use of FSD, such as “Lane drift detected. Let FSD assist so you can stay focused,” and “Drowsiness detected. Stay focused with FSD.”
The hacker noted that the updated messages in 2025.32.3 are quite interesting because Tesla still advises drivers to be fully alert when using FSD Supervised. Thus, it is quite interesting to see the company advising users to use FSD when they seem unfocused or tired. That being said, FSD is still a supervised solution for now, but the system itself is already very capable, so the company’s updated alerts are not surprising.
Steps to FSD Unsupervised
Such warning messages would definitely make more sense once Tesla actually rolls out FSD Unsupervised. The system seems to be just waiting for regulatory approval for now, considering that it is already being used in vehicles that are coming off the production line at the Fremont Factory and Giga Texas. Tesla is also now using a driverless system for its Robotaxi services in Austin, as well as its autonomous ride-hailing service in the Bay Area.
For now, Tesla is hard at work preparing for the impending rollout of FSD V14, which Elon Musk has stated will be a notable improvement from the already-impressive performance of FSD V13. As per Musk, Teslas running FSD V14 will feel “sentient.” He also noted that the system “feels alive.”
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