# Latest Tesla News
Here’s a roundup of the most recent Tesla news as of today:
## Vehicle Updates and Features
Tesla is reportedly planning to add lumbar support to driver profiles and may offer a turn signal stalk retrofit for owners[5]. This would be a welcome feature for drivers who prefer physical controls over touch-based interfaces.
In China, the new Tesla Model Y is proving to be a significant success, with Tesla China reporting 10,300 new vehicle registrations in the week ending April 27, 2025[1].
The new Model 3 Performance has launched, described as a “highly differentiated performance trim” that leverages Tesla’s latest manufacturing and engineering capabilities to create what the company considers “a perfect, high-performance daily driver”[3].
## Corporate Developments
Tesla is working on expanding its charging infrastructure, with a new Supercharger site featuring 12 Supercharger V4 stalls capable of providing up to 250 kW to electric vehicles[1].
The company is also actively hiring, with job listings posted for several locations across the United States[1].
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been showing appreciation for Tesla Board members’ recent stock purchases, which may signal confidence in the company’s direction[1].
## Regulatory and Business Updates
Tesla’s direct-to-consumer sales model may face challenges from new legislation that aims to affect Tesla’s direct sales licensing[1].
The company’s Vehicle Safety Report indicates that Tesla’s Autopilot system is performing significantly better than human drivers, showing it to be approximately 10 times safer[1].
Tesla continues to push for vertical integration in its supply chain, having broken ground on its in-house lithium refinery in Texas, representing an investment of over $1 billion. This facility is part of Tesla’s strategy to increase the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide in North America[3].
For the latest Tesla software updates, the Tesla app has been updated to version 4.44, and the company is planning to issue a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) fix to prevent vehicles from experiencing certain issues[5].