Sam Deen

Founder of Deen Property Group, Van Zandt Coffee, and CrossFit Van Zandt.

[Lior @liorsela]

If you’re thinking about switching to a Tesla because of high gas prices, don’t do it!

Let me try to talk you out of it.

Full Self-Driving completely ruins the fun of driving. I barely get to drive manually anymore. The car just smoothly takes me from A to B, leaving me with extra time to sit with my thoughts, completely relaxed and stress-free. Terrible.

It parks itself and nails it every single time, which is annoying because I can’t park that well.

No more physical key, so my phone is the key now. That means I can’t collect keychains anymore. Devastating 😩

The ambient lights sync with the music and turn the cabin into a nightclub. I hate clubbing.

There’s no gear stick. The car just knows what to do. You put your foot on the pedal and it figures out whether you should go forward or reverse. No thinking required.

The seats are both heated and cooled, so I don’t even get the nostalgic thrill of butt sweat anymore 🥵

The glovebox has a PIN code, and the car has cameras everywhere, so nobody can break in or steal anything. How am I supposed to live like that?

And now that Grok is built into the car, I literally don’t have to think anymore. I’m getting dumber by the day because it already knows everything.

Oh, and Teslas don’t have an engine, which means you get a massive frunk. Way too much storage. It’s ridiculous.

Then there’s charging on roadtrips. I have to plug in the cable (the horror), wait 5-15 minutes, pay $10–$20, and catch up on work, play games or just chill. Meanwhile I used to spend $100 at the gas station for the privilege of standing around smelling fumes for five minutes. Truly a downgrade.

And before you say “But Teslas catch on fire!”, they’re actually 11 times less likely to catch fire than gas cars. So maybe calm the f*ck down.

Anyway, you’ve been warned. Definitely don’t buy a Tesla! ⚡️🚗 ❌

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

Tesla Semi just won over the toughest crowd in transportation: actual truckers.

Drivers who tested the pilot models say it's a game changer.

The cab puts you dead center so there's no right-side blind spot, plus screens show everything around the truck.

It goes 500 miles on a charge while competitors barely hit 225. Charges to 60% in 30 minutes, which is 4x faster than other electric trucks. Costs under $300k, about $100k cheaper than rival EVs.

California trucking companies just ordered over 1,000 Semis.

That's double the number of electric big rigs currently operating in all of Southern California.

The automatic transmission is easier on drivers' bodies compared to wrestling a 13-gear diesel all day.

Less maintenance too since there are fewer moving parts.

Tesla is expected to ship 5,000 to 15,000 Semis this year from the Nevada Gigafactory before ramping to 50,000 annually.

@elonmusk might've actually cracked the trucking code.

Source: WSJ

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Tesla Cybertruck is the only pickup to be awarded top safety+

[Farrukh @implausibleblog]

Thomas Massie, "Jeffrey Epstein was dealing with presidents and prime ministers and billionaires"

"And then here he is with these young girls - alongside the women survivors"

"Before then I wondered if it was appropriate to call Epstein a pedophile, maybe he was a sexual deviant"

"But once I realised they were 14 and 13, Epstein was a pedophile, that is not an overuse of the word"

Victoria Derbyshire, "The survivors tell me they were relieved millions of documents were released, but then, no arrests, they feel gaslit"

Thomas Massie, "I'm not satisfied until the survivors are satisfied, that's my benchmark"

"Those men need to be perp walked in handcuffs to jail"

"Until we see that in this country we don't have a system of justice that is working"

[CybertruckFamily @thecyberfam]

My 87 year old Mother-in-law decided she wanted to "drive" the Cybertruck today so we went for a quick spin on FSD 14.2.2.5

She hasn't driven a car for 5 years so she was stoked.

"It's amazing!" 😁

[Sawyer Merritt @SawyerMerritt]

First look at the interior of the redesigned and production version of the @Tesla Semi.

• 10 cameras
• In-cabin attention monitering camera
• Changed side windows so the driver can reach out
• Cupholders moved farther up for easier access
• Larger side storage area next to cupholders
• Wireless phone chargers
• Two 16" screens

Video via @corememory: https://t.co/9Hu6crAkNW

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Tesla has a Semi 😉

[Ken Synopsis @TeslaSynopsis]

Who want Tesla to make this, ☝️

[Wesley Hunt @WesleyHuntTX]

My great-great-grandfather was born on a plantation.

Now look at his great-great-grandkids:
West Point.
Harvard.
Cornell.
Congress.

That’s America.

I represent a district President Trump won big. And I won it bigger.

Now I’m ready for the U.S. Senate, as a conservative Republican in Texas.

Don’t be a victim.
Be a victor. 🇺🇸

[Sawyer Merritt @SawyerMerritt]

NEWS: In a first for any Elon Musk company, SpaceX has created its first Super Bowl ad for @Starlink.

[Ian Miles Cheong @ianmiles]

They’re desperate to make Elon Musk look bad. But he has been consistently calling for the prosecutions of every wrongdoer whose actions were enabled by Jeffrey Epstein. Where are the investigations?

It seems strange that Ghislaine Maxwell is in prison and yet her clients are not.

[Sam Deen @VZfit]

@elonmusk please market FSD to older folks. I gave a mentor of mine a 2 minute demo in my cybertruck and he bought a model x the next day. He had no idea about FSD, but now he tells everyone how his car will save his life. He has trouble seeing at night.

[Tesla North America @tesla_na]

Falcon wing doors can squeeze where your body can’t

[Granite Mtn. @gran1te_mtn]

If ICE shoots another protester this weekend and the Broncos cover the spread I’ll win $1,300 on DraftKings

[Sawyer Merritt @SawyerMerritt]

Here’s my written & video review of the new 2026 @Tesla Model Y Performance after driving it for a week.

This is the best-value new Tesla you can buy. Crazy performance, no real drawbacks, and all for just $57,490. Let’s dive in.

Price:
I haven’t seen many others mention this: every option on the Model Y Performance is included at no extra cost in the US (except FSD). So if you spec a Model Y Premium AWD with an upgraded paint color, tow package, white interior, and upgraded 20" wheels, a fully loaded Model Y Premium AWD ends up only about $2,500 less expensive than a fully loaded Model Y Performance.

Ride Quality:
I thought I might feel worse ride quality vs my Premium AWD Model Y with 20" wheels, but I struggled to find any real difference, despite the larger 21" wheels, firmer suspension setting, and 0.6" lower ride height on the Performance trim. A true testament to Tesla's engineering magic on this thing.

Exterior Design:
Unlike the previous Model Y Performance, Tesla made some exterior design tweaks with a new front and rear fascia to spice things up a bit. The result, in my opinion, is the best-looking Model Y trim you can buy. It definitely has a more aggressive presence in person, even if it's subtle.

The carbon-fiber spoiler boosts high-speed stability and cuts aerodynamic drag by 10%. The new 21’’ Arachnid 2.0 wheels look fantastic in person, one of my favorite designs ever from Tesla. Staggered wheel and tire fitment provides better grip and steering. The beefier 275mm rear tires (255mm in the front) give the vehicle a better stance from behind.

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L):
For the first time on a Model Y in North America, you can now plug in anything you want to the exterior charge port with an adapter, even a campsite! It provides up to 2.4 kW of power (120V at 20A) from two household outlets. It's a great feature.

Interior:
It’s what you know and love, but with a few changes that elevate the ownership experience. New with the Performance is a larger 16" center screen (vs. 15.4" on non-Performance models), with thinner bezels and higher resolution. It’s not a huge difference on paper, but you definitely notice it in daily use.

The carbon-fiber décor on the door cards and dash is a nice touch, though I would like to see it extended to the center console.

The new performance seats are the best seats of any Tesla I've ever experienced. While they retain aggressive bolstering in the torso area, the bottom seat cushion has less aggressive bolstering than on the Model 3 Performance seats, making it easier to get in and out. It also doesn’t squeeze your thighs too tightly.

The powered thigh extenders add comfort on longer drives, especially for taller people who want extra support. And of course, they’re heated and ventilated. The headrests also feel more comfortable than the ones in my Model Y. I want these seats.

Unlike the old Model Y Performance, the new one has no Track Mode. Why? Because nobody used it lol. No point in putting engineering resources into something people won’t use. The refreshed Model 3 Performance still has it, though.

Cabin Quietness:
Despite the thinner-profile tires, there is no noticeable difference vs my Premium Model Y. Decibel reading results at highway speeds were visually the same compared to my 2026 Model Y Premium (65-66).

Driving Impressions:
It’s amazing. Sharp, precise, and agile. The vehicle feels stable at all times. Acceleration is blistering (3.3s 0–60 mph), with plenty of punch even at higher speeds. The tires offer good grip, and cornering is fantastic for an SUV. The suspension setup is great. More steering wheel feedback would be nice, though.

Cruising around traffic is a joy. The brakes are much improved over the previous Model Y Performance and are far better suited for spirited driving.

There are three acceleration modes: Chill, Standard, and Insane. Just stay in Insane. You’d be insane not to lol. The car also lets you switch between two ride and handling modes: Standard and Sport. The difference isn’t huge, but Standard is better if you’ve got passengers.

FSD:
I unfortunately wasn’t able to get FSD V14 on this car. It had V13.2.9, so I didn’t use it much. But in the little time I did, it was smooth and comfortable. It didn’t bother me because V14 will perform just as well here as it does on my 2026 Model Y Premium AWD.

Conclusion:
You won’t find another new SUV today that offers this level of performance for the price. Back in 2022, when Tesla couldn’t build Model Ys fast enough, a fully loaded Model Y Performance cost over $90,440. Today, the refreshed and far more capable 2026 Model Y Performance is just $57,490 fully loaded, and you can simply subscribe to FSD for $99/month.

The 2026 Model Y Performance delivers utility, great performance, comfort, tech, self-driving and everything else people love about the Model Y. It’s a no-brainer purchase.

I want one badly, but I'll need to show restraint, as I’m saving up for a house lol.

[Michael Irvin @michaelirvin88]

Yall please pray for my girl Aurora she had to have knee surgery on her ACL (just like Papa had to in his second year with the ⁦@dallascowboys⁩) so I told her I know her pain 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️

[!Nspirenaire〽️ @Inspirenaire]

How To Keep Her Safe While Traveling Together

[Tesla King @TeslaKing420]

This needs to be a Super Bowl ad👇

[Dallas Tesla Club @dallasteslaclub]

TESLA LIFE HACK:

Rather than searching for a video on the YouTube app within Tesla theater, find a video you are watching on your phones YouTube app, hit share, select the Tesla app, then it magically appears on your Tesla infotainment screen similar to AirPlay but simply a share.

This also works for maps! The more you know. @elonmusk @Tesla