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First close look at Tesla Model 3 Performance with white interior on delivery lot
As Tesla begins the rollout of the Model 3 Performance as designated test drive units to some of its showrooms, sightings of the dual motor, high-performance variant of the electric car have started emerging.
Over the past weekend, reports from members of the Tesla community indicated that the Model 3 Performance had been delivered to some of Tesla’s locations, most notably the Buena Park, CA center. Twitter user Larry Lach, for one, noted in his sighting that there were at least five units of the Model 3 Performance in the Buena Park facility. Other reports, particularly that of r/TeslaMotors subreddit member u/TheHalfChubPrince, shared additional details of the vehicle, such as its economy rating of 116 MPGe. Images shared online further showcased the vehicle’s Premium white interior and its aluminum performance pedals, as well as its 20″ Sport Wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 235/35/ZR20 tires and red performance brake calipers.
- A Model 3 Performance spotted in the wild. [Credit: ocean90277/Twitter]
- A Model 3 Performance ‘s 20-inch Sport Wheels and red brake calipers. [Credit: ocean90277/Twitter]
- A Model 3 Performance spotted in the wild. [Credit: Larry Lach/Twitter]
Since Tesla managed to hit its goal of producing 5,000 Model 3 per week during the final week of the second quarter, the company has stopped its anti-selling initiatives for the vehicle and opened up its Model 3 online configurator to all North American customers. In addition, Elon Musk doubled down on Twitter, reiterating that roughly 100 Dual Motor Model 3 Performance vehicles have been manufactured and will be utilized as test drive units. Tesla uploaded a video of the vehicle’s capabilities while skidpad testing as well. Not long after this, sightings of the car in the Fremont factory’s lot were posted by RS Metrics on Twitter, showing what appears to be the Model 3 Performance fleet that Musk mentioned being prepared for shipping.
Both Elon Musk and Tesla’s official Twitter account further teased several features of the vehicle, such as it upgraded brake package comprised of an upgraded Brembo brake system that includes lightweight two-piece rotors and larger front rotors. The suspension of the electric car was also teased heavily by Musk, who stated that the compact electric car would feature a lower ride height thanks to a tuned suspension system.
- The Model 3 Peformance’s center touchscreen. [Credit: Anthony Congiundi/Twitter]
- The Model 3 Performance’s white interior. [Credit: @Swxnky/Twitter]
- The Model 3 Performance’s white interior. [Credit: @Swxnky/Twitter]
- The Model 3 Performance’s white interior. [Credit: @Swxnky/Twitter]
- The Model 3 Performance’s performance pedals. [Credit: ocean90277/Twitter]
Over the past few months, the Model 3 has proved itself as a car that can handle the track, unlike its larger sibling, the Model S, which remains prone to heating issues after a few hot laps. With upgraded brakes and suspension, the all-electric sedan becomes a very capable track car. A race-modified Model 3 recently took first place in its category at the 2018 Canadian Sport Compact Series Time Attack series, beating out a Porsche Boxter in the process.
The Model 3 Performance is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, boasts a top speed of 155 mph and capable of 310 miles of driving per single charge. With a price of $64,000 before options, the Model 3 Performance provides interested electric car buyers with a high-performance vehicle that is quite reasonably priced. Including Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, the vehicle reaches a price of $80,000, which is significantly higher than Tesla’s originally promised $35,000 base model. Still, a top-of-the-line all-wheel drive Model 3 is considerably more affordable than comparable vehicles like the BMW M3, which costs $91,759 fully loaded, and the $106,000 Mercedes AMG C 63 S Coupe.
Watch a video walkaround of the Model 3 Performance in the Buena Park, CA spotted by Tesla owner Mark Benton below. As noted by Mark in his video, the Model 3 Performance with VIN55394 in Buena Park did not have its carbon fiber spoiler and its Dual Motor badge installed as of yet. These accents are set to be installed on the vehicle after delivery.
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Tesla reveals its Cybertruck light bar installation fix
Tesla has revealed its Cybertruck light bar installation fix after a recall exposed a serious issue with the accessory.
Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated a recall of 6,197 Cybertrucks back in October to resolve an issue with the Cybertruck light bar accessory. It was an issue with the adhesive that was provided by a Romanian company called Hella Romania S.R.L.
Tesla recalls 6,197 Cybertrucks for light bar adhesive issue
The issue was with the primer quality, as the recall report from the NHTSA had stated the light bar had “inadvertently attached to the windshield using the incorrect surface primer.”
Instead of trying to adhere the light bar to the Cybertruck with an adhesive, Tesla is now going to attach it with a bracketing system, which will physically mount it to the vehicle instead of relying on adhesive strips or glue.
Tesla outlines this in its new Service Bulletin, labeled SB-25-90-001, (spotted by Not a Tesla App) where it shows the light bar will be remounted more securely:
The entire process will take a few hours, but it can be completed by the Mobile Service techs, so if you have a Cybertruck that needs a light bar adjustment, it can be done without taking the vehicle to the Service Center for repair.
However, the repair will only happen if there is no delamination or damage present; then Tesla could “retrofit the service-installed optional off-road light bar accessory with a positive mechanical attachment.”
The company said it would repair the light bar at no charge to customers. The light bar issue was one that did not result in any accidents or injuries, according to the NHTSA’s report.
This was the third recall on Cybertruck this year, as one was highlighted in March for exterior trim panels detaching during operation. Another had to do with front parking lights being too bright, which was fixed with an Over-the-Air update last month.
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Tesla is already expanding its Rental program aggressively
The program has already launched in a handful of locations, specifically, it has been confined to California for now. However, it does not seem like Tesla has any interest in keeping it restricted to the Golden State.
Tesla is looking to expand its Rental Program aggressively, just weeks after the program was first spotted on its Careers website.
Earlier this month, we reported on Tesla’s intention to launch a crazy new Rental program with cheap daily rates, which would give people in various locations the opportunity to borrow a vehicle in the company’s lineup with some outrageous perks.
Along with the cheap rates that start at about $60 per day, Tesla also provides free Full Self-Driving operation and free Supercharging for the duration of the rental. There are also no limits on mileage or charging, but the terms do not allow the renter to leave the state from which they are renting.
🚨🚨 If you look up details on the Tesla Rental program on Google, you’ll see a bunch of sites saying it’s because of decreasing demand 🤣 pic.twitter.com/WlSQrDJhMg
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) November 10, 2025
The program has already launched in a handful of locations, specifically, it has been confined to California for now. However, it does not seem like Tesla has any interest in keeping it restricted to the Golden State.
Job postings from Tesla now show it is planning to launch the Rental program in at least three new states: Texas, Tennessee, and Massachusetts.
The jobs specifically are listed as a Rental Readiness Specialist, which lists the following job description:
“The Tesla Rental Program is looking for a Rental Readiness Specialist to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. The Rental Readiness Specialist is a key contributor to the Tesla experience by coordinating the receipt of incoming new and used vehicle inventory. This position is responsible for fleet/lot management, movement of vehicles, vehicle readiness, rental invoicing, and customer hand-off. Candidates must have a high level of accountability, and personal satisfaction in doing a great job.”
It also says that those who take the position will have to charge and clean the cars, work with clients on scheduling pickups and drop-offs, and prepare the paperwork necessary to initiate the rental.
The establishment of a Rental program is big for Tesla because it not only gives people the opportunity to experience the vehicles, but it is also a new way to rent a car.
Just as the Tesla purchasing process is more streamlined and more efficient than the traditional car-buying experience, it seems this could be less painful and a new way to borrow a car for a trip instead of using your own.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s xAI gains first access to Saudi supercluster with 600k Nvidia GPUs
The facility will deploy roughly 600,000 Nvidia GPUs, making it one of the world’s most notable superclusters.
A Saudi-backed developer is moving forward with one of the world’s largest AI data centers, and Elon Musk’s xAI will be its first customer. The project, unveiled at the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., is being built by Humain, a company supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
The facility will deploy roughly 600,000 Nvidia GPUs, making it one of the world’s most notable superclusters.
xAI secures priority access
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the planned data center marks a major leap not just for the region but for the global AI ecosystem as a whole. Huang joked about the sheer capacity of the build, emphasizing how unusual it is for a startup to receive infrastructure of such magnitude. The facility is designed to deliver 500 megawatts of Nvidia GPU power, placing it among the world’s largest AI-focused installations, as noted in a Benzinga report.
“We worked together to get this company started and off the ground and just got an incredible customer with Elon. Could you imagine a startup company, approximately $0 billion in revenues, now going to build a data center for Elon? 500 megawatts is gigantic. This company is off the charts right away,” Huang said.
Global Chipmakers Join Multi-Vendor Buildout To Enhance Compute Diversity
While Nvidia GPUs serve as the backbone of the first phase, Humain is preparing a diversified hardware stack. AMD will supply its Instinct MI450 accelerators, which could draw up to 1 gigawatt of power by 2030 as deployments ramp. Qualcomm will also contribute AI200 and AI250 data center processors, accounting for an additional 200 megawatts of compute capacity. Cisco will support the networking and infrastructure layer, helping knit the multi-chip architecture together.
Apart from confirming that xAI will be the upcoming supercluster’s first customer, Musk also joked about the rapid scaling needed to train increasingly large AI models. He joked that a theoretical expansion one thousand times larger of the upcoming supercluster “would be 8 bazillion, trillion dollars,” highlighting the playful exaggeration he often brings to discussions around extreme compute demand.







