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Lead Story Sep 8, 2026

Tesla Cybercab Hidden Manual Mode Uses On-Screen Virtual Joystick

A Tesla Cybercab rider discovered a hidden manual driving mode that replaces the steering wheel with an on-screen virtual joystick. The interface, never publicly shown, allows humans to reposition the driverless vehicle when needed.

Priya Sharma

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Tesla's Cybercab nears launch in Austin, but autonomous tech lags

Tesla is preparing to launch its steering-wheel-free Cybercab for employee rides in Austin as early as this month, then expand to public robotaxi service. However, the vehicle's value hinges on full self-driving capability, which remains far behind rivals like Waymo, raising doubts about its readiness.

Priya Sharma Aug 18, 2026