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In Grapevine, Texas, a man drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test Wade Mode, fled with passengers (German tourists), and was arrested after water-rescue teams retrieved the vehicle; authorities cited charges including operating a vehicle in a closed section of park/lake and water-safety equipment violations, noting this is part of a string of Cybertruck mishaps.
A Texas Cybertruck owner intentionally tested Wade Mode by driving into Grapevine Lake, the truck flooded and bricked, and the driver, Jimmy Jack McDaniel, was arrested for operating a vehicle in a closed section of the lake and multiple water-safety violations, including lacking a valid boat registration. Wade Mode is designed to keep the vehicle’s components out of water for depths up to about 32 inches, but the video showed the tires submerged; authorities warn against driving vehicles into waterways and remind users to read the manual before attempting such stunts.
A Tesla Cybertruck driver drove into Grapevine Lake to test the vehicle's Wade Mode; the truck became stranded, passengers fled, and law enforcement arrested the driver, prompting online commentary.
A Texas man deliberately drove his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to activate Wade Mode; the vehicle flooded and had to be recovered, and he was jailed on charges including operating a vehicle in a closed lake section and lacking proper boat registration, with warnings in the owner’s manual about water depth and safety.
In Grapevine, Texas, a driver intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test the vehicle’s Wade Mode; the car flooded and had to be recovered, with the driver and passengers abandoning it before being arrested on park-entry and water-safety violations. Wade Mode lets the vehicle drive through shallow water up to about 32 inches at slow speeds, with warnings about depth and speed.
A Texas man was arrested after deliberately driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to use Wade Mode; the vehicle became waterlogged and had to be recovered, with charges for operating in a closed section of the lake and water-safety violations. Wade Mode allows driving through shallow water up to about 32 inches, but raises safety and legal concerns.
A Texas man was arrested after police say he deliberately drove a Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test its “wade mode,” in what authorities described as a stunt that ended with his arrest; investigation ongoing and no injuries reported.
A Grapevine, Texas man intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its Wade Mode; the vehicle became disabled with water intrusion but no injuries were reported, and the driver, Jimmy Jack McDaniel, faces multiple charges including operating a vehicle in a closed section of a park, lacking boat registration, and water-safety violations; police urge others not to replicate the stunt.
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks with 18-inch steel wheels after the NHTSA finds cracks in wheel rotors that can detach from the hub, a problem that coincides with a continuing sales slump (roughly 173 units sold 2024–2026; 2024: ~38,965 sold by Kelley Blue Book, 2025: ~20,237; Q1 2026 shows a 48% YoY drop). The recall adds to broader quality concerns and is discussed alongside other issues like windshield wipers, inverters, TPMS, backup cameras, and steel panels that could fall off, with analysts pointing to weak demand and Musk’s political/global ties as factors influencing Cybertruck sales.)
Tesla has issued its 11th Cybertruck recall, affecting Rear-Wheel-Drive Long Range models due to wheel-stud cracks caused by the wrong grease used on lug nuts, which could lead to wheel detachment under stress. The NHTSA notes that cracked stud holes in the wheel rotor could allow a stud to separate from the hub, and Tesla will replace the wheel hubs, rotors, and lug nuts free of charge for 173 affected trucks. The issue arises from a specific grease shipment and affects trucks built on certain dates with 18-inch wheels, highlighting ongoing quality-control challenges for the electric pickup.
Tesla is recalling all 173 rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck Long Range models (about $70,000) because brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub, potentially causing a wheel to detach. The company will replace front and rear rotors, hubs, and lug nuts at no charge; no crashes or injuries have been reported. This is the 11th Cybertruck recall, and the cheaper AWD variant introduced earlier this year is not affected.
Guardian investigations detail five Cybertruck fires, including fatalities from entrapment, linking design choices—flush door handles and strong windows—and lithium‑ion battery fires to safety risks; lawsuits allege these features hinder escape after crashes, regulators are examining egress standards, and Tesla says it’s reviewing door mechanisms while denying wrongdoing.
Jordan Miller, the sole survivor of a 2024 Piedmont Cybertruck crash that killed three teens, filed a Alameda County lawsuit alleging Tesla’s design—electronic doors with no exterior handles—trapped occupants in a burning vehicle; the suit cites prior entrapment incidents, notes the driver’s intoxication, and names Tesla and the estates of other involved parties as defendants, seeking damages for Miller’s lifelong injuries.
Elon Musk said the $59,990 Dual Motor AWD Cybertruck price is a temporary window that could increase depending on demand, with the 10-day period intended to test interest; the strategy may not reflect broad market awareness, and the most compelling Cybertruck variant could persist even if the price changes.
Ford is pursuing a $30K mid-size electric pickup using a Tesla-inspired Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform with a 48V architecture, a zonal CPU-based design called Unicasting, three subassemblies (front casting, rear casting, structural battery core), and a structural battery concept. Coupled with LFP cells to cut costs, this approach aims to shorten the wiring, reduce weight, and speed up production while delivering over 300 miles of range, signaling a push to democratize EVs. The piece also notes Tesla’s temporary $59,990 Cybertruck pricing and a JD Power EV experience study that shows high owner satisfaction, underscoring broader shifts in the EV market.