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The Verge
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Verge
Tesla's graphics are about to get Unreal
Tesla's in-car visualizations for features like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving might be getting an upgrade with a switch to Epic Games' Unreal Engine. As reported by Not a Tesla App, Tesla hacker greentheonly says they found evidence of the change in Tesla's 2025.20 firmware for Tesla Model S and Model X cars with AMD chips. Unreal Engine is perhaps best known as a development tool for video games, but Epic has been making a bigger push as of late for automakers to use Unreal Engine. Currently, Tesla uses the Godot engine for the visualizations, according to greentheonly, so if Tesla switches to Unreal Engine, it would join a growing number of automakers that use Epic's engine inside its cars, including Rivian, Ford, GMC, Volvo, and Lotus. Tesla and Epic Games didn't immediately reply to a request for comment. This isn't the first time the two companies have been connected to each other; Tesla's Cybertruck was added to Fortnite last year. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Jay Peters Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Electric Cars Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Entertainment Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All PC Gaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tesla Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Transportation
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla hacker makes stunning discovery about automaker's future plans: 'Tesla may now be actively testing the vehicle'
According to Not A Tesla App, a Tesla hacker uncovered strong evidence that a six-seat Model Y is on the horizon. The hacker discovered this in the most recent batch of vehicle firmware. "Given that the references are showing up in production software, Tesla may now be actively testing the vehicle," Not A Tesla App reported. While Tesla's sales have seen dramatic drops so far this year, in large part due to CEO Elon Musk's activity within the Trump administration, the Tesla Model Y has been in the zeitgeist recently for its updated Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive trim, which comes at a more affordable price point. Now, with the Model Y most likely going from the standard five-seat, or the newly announced seven-seat option, to the new six-seat option, this particular vehicle gains increasing appeal and accessibility. As Not a Tesla App noted, Tesla already has implemented technology that could make the six-seat configuration workable, including seats that fold automatically while others reconfigure themselves to optimize the process. On the layout, Not A Tesla App wrote, "The configuration all but guarantees a 2x2x2 seat layout. That configuration would replace the traditional second-row bench seat with two more spacious captain's chairs, which will have an aisle between them." Some believed this 2x2x2 seat layout would only be available to the Chinese market, but the hacker's findings point to this configuration coming to the global market. The electric vehicle market is ever-expanding with self-driving advancements, a burgeoning used EV market, and increasingly diverse vehicle capabilities. By switching to an EV, not only will you save time and money on fuel and maintenance, but you'll eliminate the daily dirty fuel tailpipe exhaust created by gas-powered cars. In turn, you'll reduce your personal carbon output and help keep the air cleaner. "We expect that Tesla will likely price the seven-seat variant for an additional $2,000 USD ($3,000 CAD), and the six-seat variant for an additional $4,000 USD ($5,000 CAD) in the North American market," Not A Tesla App reported. To make your EV experience all the more eco-friendly and affordable, installing solar panels for use in home charging can be cheaper and more reliable than using public charging stations or relying on the grid. EnergySage makes it easy to compare quotes from vetted local installers and save up to $10,000 on solar installations. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla hacker makes stunning discovery about automaker's future plans: 'Tesla may now be actively testing the vehicle'
According to Not A Tesla App, a Tesla hacker uncovered strong evidence that a six-seat Model Y is on the horizon. The hacker discovered this in the most recent batch of vehicle firmware. "Given that the references are showing up in production software, Tesla may now be actively testing the vehicle," Not A Tesla App reported. While Tesla's sales have seen dramatic drops so far this year, in large part due to CEO Elon Musk's activity within the Trump administration, the Tesla Model Y has been in the zeitgeist recently for its updated Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive trim, which comes at a more affordable price point. Now, with the Model Y most likely going from the standard five-seat, or the newly announced seven-seat option, to the new six-seat option, this particular vehicle gains increasing appeal and accessibility. As Not a Tesla App noted, Tesla already has implemented technology that could make the six-seat configuration workable, including seats that fold automatically while others reconfigure themselves to optimize the process. On the layout, Not A Tesla App wrote, "The configuration all but guarantees a 2x2x2 seat layout. That configuration would replace the traditional second-row bench seat with two more spacious captain's chairs, which will have an aisle between them." Some believed this 2x2x2 seat layout would only be available to the Chinese market, but the hacker's findings point to this configuration coming to the global market. The electric vehicle market is ever-expanding with self-driving advancements, a burgeoning used EV market, and increasingly diverse vehicle capabilities. By switching to an EV, not only will you save time and money on fuel and maintenance, but you'll eliminate the daily dirty fuel tailpipe exhaust created by gas-powered cars. In turn, you'll reduce your personal carbon output and help keep the air cleaner. "We expect that Tesla will likely price the seven-seat variant for an additional $2,000 USD ($3,000 CAD), and the six-seat variant for an additional $4,000 USD ($5,000 CAD) in the North American market," Not A Tesla App reported. To make your EV experience all the more eco-friendly and affordable, installing solar panels for use in home charging can be cheaper and more reliable than using public charging stations or relying on the grid. EnergySage makes it easy to compare quotes from vetted local installers and save up to $10,000 on solar installations. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla reportedly preps game-changing upgrade to its vehicles: 'Could be as much as 10 times more capable'
The electric vehicle market is booming, and upgrades within the Tesla universe could bring us closer to an autonomous vehicle future and more powerful cars. According to Not a Tesla App, Tesla is planning to upgrade its Full Self-Driving hardware to 10 times the power of the previous iteration. The new tech, called AI5, may be manufactured by both Samsung and the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. "Tesla is preparing for the production of its new AI5 FSD computer with a performance target of 2,000 to 2,500 trillion operations per second," Not a Tesla App reported. "... During a past earnings call, [CEO] Elon [Musk] claimed AI5 could be as much as 10 times more capable than HW4, which would imply an astronomical 5,000 TOPS." TOPS is the measurement used to assess the notional optimal performance of AI hardware, essentially detailing the capabilities of various artificial intelligence accelerators. While the increase in Tesla's TOPS target would mean faster, smarter cars, gearing the company up to scale up its robotaxi endeavor, it would also require more power. That's where Gigafactories come in, as they house supercomputers to train the AI. Automated cars, or FSD models, are huge for Tesla right now after the company dropped to low points as Musk's activity within the Trump administration led many to bail on the brand and even protest it. The benefits are nearly endless when it comes to switching to an EV. Not only can you save tons of money by not having to refill gas or change oil, but you also won't be pumping pollution from those dirty fuels into the air from your tailpipe. The planet, and your wallet, will thank you. To optimize your savings from EV ownership, solar panels can fuel your vehicle cheaper than using public charging stations or relying on the grid, bringing your monthly cost down to near $0. EnergySage makes it easy to compare quotes from vetted local installers and save up to $10,000 on a solar installation. If purchasing solar panels is out of your budget, Palmetto's LightReach leasing program will install panels for no money down and let you lock in low energy rates. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Auto Blog
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
A Third, Larger Tesla Model Y Variant Could Debut This Year
Tesla Model Y With Six Seats Rumored We've been waiting a long time for more affordable Teslas, but it seems that the automaker is now looking in the opposite direction. The low-cost Model Y has been delayed, but according to a post on X, Tesla may be on the verge of launching a new variant with more luxurious seating for adults. According to the tweet posted by hacking engineer @greentheonly, a six-seater Model Y has been revealed in firmware, and the code hints that it may be offered globally, not just in China. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 Audi A5 replaces A4: So, what's changed? Watch More More Space And More Comfortable Seats The Model Y's 2025.20 update references the six-seater, and with Chinese buyers prioritizing rear legroom, it's no wonder that rumors of such a vehicle have been circulating for a while. Since the code was found in a domestic Model Y, it may not be exclusive to China, so if it comes here, what can we expect? The prevalent theory is that the wheelbase will be extended to accommodate captain's chairs in the middle row, and possibly by as much as 5.9 inches. As Not A Tesla App points out, a 2+2+2 layout would not only be logical, but would also provide reasonable room in the third row. Since the Model X doesn't get armrests with its six-seater configuration, it's unlikely that the cheaper Model Y will, although the option will add thousands to the $46,000 base price. This Version May Struggle To Land Here The 2+2+2 layout would allow Tesla to fit a center console in the second row, which should further enhance the feeling of luxury, but will buyers be willing to shell out extra for a car that looks almost identical from the outside? That remains to be seen, but Tesla may begin to border on oversaturation of the model if there aren't enough differences. A seven-seater Model Y is also on the way with an almost useless third row (at least for the average adult), and one can't help but wonder if these new seating layouts are a lackluster attempt at boosting sales of a car that was once the best-selling on the planet but is now seeing a decline in popularity. Until we see the new Model Y variants later this year (assuming the self-imposed timeline is adhered to), we can't pass fair judgment. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
