# Tesla News for Today
Here are the latest Tesla updates:
## Tesla Battery and Vehicle Updates
Tesla is replacing battery seals on select Model S and Model X vehicles, which should improve the vehicles’ performance and reliability in floods[1]. This upgrade appears to be part of Tesla’s ongoing efforts to enhance its existing vehicle lineup.
For legacy Model Y owners, Tesla is offering an interesting promotion to encourage upgrades to the newest version of the vehicle[1]. This comes as Tesla’s US-made base Model Y continues to have an edge over the entry-level Model Ys produced at the Shanghai and Berlin factories[1].
## FSD and Software Updates
Elon Musk has recently teased major improvements to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, potentially signaling that Version 14 might be on the way[3]. Musk also seems open to changes in Tesla’s Driver Monitoring suite[1].
In China, an ambitious Tesla FSD journey covering nearly 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) is being livestreamed on Chinese social media platforms, showcasing the technology’s capabilities[1].
## Corporate News
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm has denied reports claiming that the company’s board contacted recruitment firms to replace CEO Elon Musk[2]. This comes amid a challenging period for Tesla, which reported a 13% drop in sales estimates compared to last year, marking its worst quarter for stock performance in three years[2].
The company has also been facing protests worldwide, with some targeting Tesla dealerships in opposition to Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and his backing of European far-right parties[2]. Musk himself has acknowledged that his DOGE activities are impacting Tesla’s stock price[2].
## Regulatory Developments
Tesla has secured a rule that allows it to become an industry leader in EV charging services[1]. Additionally, the company is facing potential impacts from President Trump’s tariffs, which are likely to affect the production and sales of electric vehicles across the industry[2].