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Tesla launches Mobile Tire Service program in San Francisco to help stranded drivers

Tesla Mobile Service [Photo: Dagery via Reddit]

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Tesla has launched the new Mobile Tire Service program to better serve owners who end up on the side of the road with a flat tire.

Unlike most cars, Tesla’s Model S and Model X does not come with a spare tire onboard. Getting a flat tire typically means waiting for Tesla Roadside Assistance to come rescue with an occasionally available loaner wheel and tire or experiencing a long wait time for a tow truck, only adding to the frustration. It seems that Tesla has heard the feedback from owners. As part of the the company’s goal to ramp up its mobile service offering, Tesla has launched a pilot program near the San Francisco Bay Area that will assist stranded Model S and Model X owners with on-the-spot wheel and tire repair.

Tesla posted a job description for a Mobile Tire Technician onto its careers page that reads as follows:

Tesla Motors is looking for an experienced Mobile Tire Technician to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. This position requires a significant amount of customer interaction, so the ideal candidate will not only possess the technical acumen, but also the ability to provide a strong level of customer service. This position will service the San Francisco Bay area; however, the role will require daily travel within the region directed by Roadside Support team.

[Photo: Dagery via Reddit]

Redditor and Bay Area Model S owner “Dagery” shared an experience with a flat tire and Tesla’s latest Mobile Service offering. Upon contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance, Dagery was presented with 3 options:
  1. Get towed to the nearest Service Center
  2. Borrow a loaner tire/rim
  3. Utilize the Mobile Tire Service

Dagery chose to use Tesla’s Mobile Tire Service that ultimately turned around the repair, from flat to back-again-on-the-freeway, in 60 minutes.

Dagery notes that the tech first arrived within 20 minutes of the call, and after offering a beverage, laid out the options for the repair. Tesla’s Mobile Service van brought along a selection of twenty-plus tires with them, to allow customers to select and purchase a tire right then and there. Perhaps more impressive is that the mobile service van is equipped with shop equipment that can clean, mount and balance the tire and wheel combination directly from within the mobile unit.

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The service tech informed Dagery that the service was part of a new pilot program intended to cut the wait time for customers experiencing a flat tire. Tesla will expand service to different regions pending success of the new initiative.

Tesla currently offers a limited amount of tire and wheel options across its entire fleet of vehicles. Offering a mobile tire and wheel repair service is something that will only become more complex as vehicles models offered by Tesla continue to increase.

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Tesla Cybercab is heading to China’s import expo

The event will take place from November 5–10 at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center.

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Tesla will make its return to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) this November, marking its first appearance at the event since 2022. The U.S. electric vehicle maker confirmed it will showcase its highly anticipated Cybercab, which will make its Asia-Pacific debut during the event. 

The expo will take place from November 5–10 at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center.

Tesla Cybercab in China

Tesla announced its participation in the event on its official Weibo account. As per the electric vehicle maker, it would be occupying Booth A3-03 in Hall 2.1 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. As noted in a CNEV Post report, the Cybercab, the company’s dedicated autonomous two-seater Robotaxi, will be making its Asia-Pacific debut at the CIIE as well. 

The company shared a graphic on Chinese social media which showed an image featuring several Tesla products, such as the Cybercab, Optimus, and Megapack batteries. The graphic also featured a building that read “Master Plan Part IV.”

Tesla’s momentum in China

Tesla’s return comes after skipping the event last year. Interestingly enough, Tesla attended the event from 2018 all the way to 2023. Tesla’s return to the CIIE then aligns with the company’s efforts to attract consumer interest in the world’s most competitive electric vehicle market. 

The Cybercab’s presence in the event could suggest that Tesla might be interested in bringing its Robotaxi to the country. This is quite interesting as China is already home to several autonomous ride-hailing services, though Tesla’s pure vision approach, which focuses on artificial intelligence and cameras, is quite unique. So far, Tesla has only rolled out its autonomous ride-hailing services in Austin, Texas, and the Bay Area, California.

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Tesla Semi factory looks nearly complete

Based on recent images taken of the facility, it appears that the Semi’s initial production might be right on schedule.

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The Tesla Semi factory looks like it is nearing completion. Based on recent images taken of the facility, it appears that the Semi’s initial production might be right on schedule.

This was, at least, as per recent observations from a veteran Tesla watcher who has long been chronicling the progress of the facility. 

Tesla Semi factory today

As per longtime Tesla Semi advocate @HinrichsZane, the Class 8 all-electric truck’s factory in Nevada looks almost completed. The facility’s exterior looks finished, which suggests that much of the work being done today is likely focused on the factory’s interior and equipment. 

This was highlighted in recent photos taken by the drone operator, which show that the facility’s parking lots are now filled with vehicles. A photo taken before dawn also highlighted just how refined the factory has become over the past months. Needless to say, it appears that the factory is all but ready to start the initial production of the Tesla Semi.

Deliveries and targets

Tesla has stated that the Semi factory will start producing the Class 8 all-electric truck by 2026. This was stressed by Elon Musk in a previous comment on X, when he stated that “Tesla Semi will be in volume production next year.” Once ramped, the facility will be capable of producing about 50,000 Tesla Semi units annually. This should help the Semi disrupt and potentially saturate the United States’ transport sector.

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Progress in the Tesla Semi factory has been notable in the past months. Just a few months ago, drone footage of the site revealed that Tesla was shipping extremely large production equipment into the facility. These included what appeared to be a gigantic stamping machine that was so large and heavy that it was shipped to the Semi factory using two diesel trucks and a triple trailer.

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FIRST LOOK: Tesla Cybertruck police cruiser interior

The LVMPD released a new video of the police cruisers that were donated by billionaires Ben and Felicia Horowitz.

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The first look at the Tesla Cybertruck police cruisers for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department has been going around as the city begins to add them to its active fleet.

The LVMPD released a new video of the police cruisers that were donated by billionaires Ben and Felicia Horowitz, showing their design, as well as the first look at the front of the vehicle where police will sit, as well as the back where the criminals will think about their actions.

Sheriff Kevin McMahill commented on the addition of the Cybertrucks to the fleet, which includes recognition of their symbolism regarding the mission of the Department itself:

“These represent something bigger than a police vehicle. They represent innovation and our continued commitment to serve this community with the best tools available — safely, efficiently, and responsibly. They can handle everything from Fremont Street to Red Rock Canyon.”

The LVMPD had the Cybertrucks primed for law enforcement use by Upfit Tesla, a division of Unplugged Performance, the unequivocal leader in performance upgrades for Teslas.

The first look at the interior of the police cruisers is awesome to see, especially as it shows the Cybertruck’s ability to cater to every and any application for personal or professional use.

The front of the Cybertruck police vehicle shows an interior fully outfitted for a shift in Las Vegas. A laptop is mounted next to the center touchscreen, and siren and light controls are located in the center for easy access for officers:

The rear of the cruiser is plain and fitted with plastic seats, typical for the transportation of criminals and suspects, as well as a partition that appears to be made of ballistic glass, helping to protect officers from those they have arrested. It is also reinforced with steel and foam lines the top of the partition:

The fleet was donated shortly after a Cybertruck exploded at the front entrance of Trump Tower in Las Vegas in January. While the person inside lost their life, the Cybertruck’s ability to muffle most of the blast and keep damage relatively limited to the building impressed many.

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