A Modern-Day Bigfoot: The Rise of Tesla Cybertruck Sightings [Video]

August 17, 2023

By Kevin Armstrong

The Cybertruck shows off its four-wheel steering capabilities

Joe Tegtmeyer

It used to be like spotting a sasquatch, but now Cybertruck appears on X.com almost as much as Tesla's CEO. Today, sightings of Elon Musk's futuristic truck are increasingly common, but that certainly is not downplaying the excitement this vehicle has created since it was first announced.

Remember when a blurry image would be scrutinized and written about for days? It seems like it was just yesterday. Now people are spotting these stainless steel beasts at rest stops and seemingly abandoned on the side of the road. The sightings used to be central to Giga-Texas, but the radius is getting wider as more videos surface.

On The Road: A Fleet on the Move

A fleet of Cybertrucks has been spotted in Lonoke, Arkansas, transported on the back of trailers. Interestingly, one Cybertruck bore the mysterious label "completed crash ready" and was coupled with the front bumper concealed in thick white plastic.

The sighting near Lonoke—eight hours from Giga Austin—might indicate that the Cybertrucks were on their way to, or perhaps returning from crash testing. The positioning adds weight to the speculation, given that they had 13 hours more to reach the IIHS testing place in Virginia. Observant fans have also noticed a new wheel design, signaling further refinements in the truck's development.

Droning On: Up Close and Personal

The rise in Cybertruck sightings also includes drone footage (below), shot by Joe Tegtmeyer, of the vehicle cruising around Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Though the footage could easily be dismissed as mundane, a keen eye will notice the 4-wheel steering as the Cybertruck executes a U-turn and the shine of its stainless steel exterior under the sun. It's a brief yet essential look into what we can expect once the Cybertruck hits the roads.

Gearing Up for Deliveries

The growing accumulation of Cybertrucks outside Giga-Texas points towards impending deliveries. The closer we get to the official release, the more Cybertrucks are spotted on public roads, signaling that production is in full swing. An additional sighting of six Tesla Cybertrucks being transported, potentially for crash testing, further emphasizes the ramp-up in activity.

From being an elusive Bigfoot-like creature to a frequent sight on America's highways, the Cybertruck's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Whether for testing, transportation, or simply teasing the eagerly waiting public, these spottings represent a pivotal moment in Tesla's history.

Interesting that @Tesla is using in-house transportation rather than a transport conpany - More pics part 3 - 2 @Tesla Cybertrucks spotted in Lonoke, AR with one appearing to have been part of crash testing based on window markings and front cover
(Sent by a follower) pic.twitter.com/wVGnc2X1ui
— Branden Flasch (@brandenflasch) August 16, 2023

Tesla FSD in Europe: June Update

June 14, 2025

By Karan Singh

Not a Tesla App

The road to bringing FSD to Europe has been a long and complex one and filled with regulatory and bureaucratic hurdles. Elon Musk, as well as other members of Tesla’s AI team, have previously voiced their grievances with the regulatory approval process on X.

However, it appears that there is finally some progress in getting things moving with recent changes to upcoming autonomy regulations, but the process still seems slow.

Waiting on the Dutch

Elon commented on X recently, stating that Tesla is waiting for approval from Dutch authorities and then the EU to start rolling out FSD in Europe. Tesla is focusing on acquiring approvals from the Dutch transportation authority, which will provide them with the platform they need to gain broader acceptance in Europe. Outside of the Netherlands, Tesla is also conducting testing in Norway, which provides a couple of avenues for them to obtain national-level approval.

The frustration has been ongoing, with multiple committee meetings bringing up autonomy regulation but always pulling back at the last second before approving anything. The last meeting on Regulation 157, which governs Automated Lane Keeping Systems, concluded with authorities from the UK and Spain requesting additional time to analyze the data before reaching a conclusion.

Tesla, as well as Elon, have motioned several times for owners to reach out to their elected representatives to move the process forward, as it seems that Tesla’s own efforts are being stymied.

This can seem odd, especially since Tesla has previously demoed FSD working exceptionally smoothly on European roads - and just did it again in Rome when they shared the video below on X.

FSD Supervised testing in Rome, Italy

Pending regulatory approval pic.twitter.com/TXh3uQIfrx
— Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) June 12, 2025

DCAS Phase 3

While the approval process has been slow, Kees Roelandschap pointed out that there may be a different regulatory step that could allow FSD to gain a foothold in Europe.

According to Kees, the European Commission is now taking a new approach to approving ADAS systems under the new DCAS Phase 3 regulations. The Commission is now seeking data from systems currently operational in the United States that can perform System-Initiated Maneuvers and don’t require hands-on intervention for every request.

This is key because those are two of the core functionalities that make FSD so usable, and it also means that there may not be a need to wait years for proper regulations to be written from scratch. Now, the Commission will be looking at real-world data based on existing, deployed technology, which could speed up the process immensely.

What This Means

This new, data-driven regulatory approach could be the path for Tesla to reach its previous target of September for European FSD. While the cogs of bureaucracy are ever slow, sometimes all it takes is a little data to have them turn a bit faster in this case.

Alongside specific countries granting approval for limited field testing with employees, there is some light at the end of the tunnel for FSD in Europe, and hopes are that a release will occur by the end of 2025. With Europe now looking to North America for how FSD is performing, Tesla’s Robotaxi results could also play a role.

Tesla Launches 'TeslaVision' Contest With Big Prizes — See Last Year’s Winner [VIDEO]

June 13, 2025

By Karan Singh

Not a Tesla App

Tesla’s marketing has always been relatively unconventional, relying on word-of-mouth rather than traditional advertising. The passion of the owner’s community is always massive, but it is especially high now with the launch of the Robotaxi network just around the corner.

Tesla is now tapping into that spring of fan creativity and announced the TeslaVision video contest, with some seriously impressive prizes up for grabs.

Announcing the TeslaVision fan video showcase

Tesla owners & supporters have always been able to see our products & mission for what they truly are.

Your word of mouth has made Tesla what it is today.

The OGs will remember that in 2017, we held our first video contest. 8 years… pic.twitter.com/6pPpkqmqOH
— Tesla (@Tesla) June 10, 2025

The Contest

The core of the contest is simple. Create a video that shows how your Tesla gives you more in life. Tesla is looking for submissions that highlight themes of freedom, safety, fun, and convenience.

Prizes

The prizes definitely make this contest worth entering if you’re good with a camera and have some basic video editing abilities.

For North America, the prizes include a brand new Model Y AWD Long Range, alongside an all-expenses-paid trip to Austin for a tour of Giga Texas. The grand prize winner will also be able to custom order their Model Y, allowing them to select their preferred wheels and color.

The two runners-up won’t get a Model Y, but they’ll also enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Giga Texas for a tour of the factory.

The travel and tour include lodging in Austin for 2 nights, as well as economy-class round-trip tickets from anywhere in North America. Tesla will also provide a vehicle for use during the trip.

Hopefully, these winners will also have the opportunity to experience the Robotaxi network while they’re in Austin, as it’s expected to be opened to the public later this month.

Project Loveday

For long-time followers of Tesla, this contest may feel familiar. The contest is a direct throwback to the 2017 Project Loveday contest, which was inspired by a letter to Tesla from a 10-year-old aspiring marketer. That contest was won by MKBHD, with his submission below:

How to Enter

If you’re ready to start filming, here are the key pieces of information you’ll need to know:

Video must be 90 seconds or less
Video must be uploaded to YouTube with a public URL
Make a post on X and Instagram tagging “@Tesla” and include the words “TeslaVision contest” in the post.
Provide links to both social media posts in your submission to Tesla’s form
Provide your personal details in the form
You have until July 17th, 2025, or until Tesla receives 10,000 entries, whichever comes first.

You can find the official submission form and all region-specific details on Tesla's website.