https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oops-many-tesla-cybercabs-actually-do-have-steering-wheels-undercutting-a-core-promiseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oops-many-tesla-cybercabs-actually-do-have-steering-wheels-undercutting-a-core-promisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oops-many-tesla-cybercabs-actually-do-have-steering-wheels-undercutting-a-core-promise#u70537Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:45:27 +0000The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a Special Order requiring Tesla to prove under oath that the steering-wheel-less Cybercab complies with federal safety standards. This legal demand arrives as reports on the vehicle's interior remain contradictory. While some accounts claim units possess steering wheels and joysticks, a recent test drive of a golden model confirmed the absence of both a steering wheel and brake pedal. Tesla faces potential liabilities of $139M if it cannot verify its self-certification process.Why it mattersTesla marketed the Cybercab as a full https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oops-many-tesla-cybercabs-actually-do-have-steering-wheels-undercutting-a-core-promisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oops-many-tesla-cybercabs-actually-do-have-steering-wheels-undercutting-a-core-promise#u68050Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0000Tesla Cybercabs are appearing with steering wheels and hidden joystick controls, contradicting the company's promise of a wheel-less autonomous taxi. While Elon Musk marketed the vehicle without pedals, mirrors, or steering wheels, reports indicate some units possess these manual interfaces. This discrepancy comes as US safety regulators launch an audit of approximately 1,000 vehicles regarding Tesla's self-certification process. Simultaneously, the lack of steering wheels in some models has drawn warnings from Texas fire departments regarding emergency vehicle recovery.Why it matter