Episode 580: Cybercab Launch Follow-Ups + Lots of Good Model Y News

I've got a few Cybercab follow-ups to share with you after last week's launch event in Austin, Texas. Plus: multiple pieces of good Model Y news, some good news for Cybertruck owners on a feature they've been waiting years for, and more!

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