Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT division is making headlines at SEMA 2024 with the reveal of the first-ever Tesla Model S Plaid built for law enforcement. The customized “UP.FIT Tesla Model S Plaid Pursuit” is designed to meet the demanding needs of police work, combining cutting-edge performance with sustainability. This modified Model S Plaid, boasting over 1,000 […]
Image via @BLKMDL3 Tesla has introduced a new 3-Year Bundle for Model S and Model X owners in the United States, priced at $5,000 (via @BLKMDL3). The package includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, free unlimited Supercharging, and Premium Connectivity. Typically, the monthly cost of FSD is $99, amounting to approximately $3,600 over three years. Premium […]
Tesla has raised the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in North America, a change made late Thursday (via @Tslachan). Model S/X Price Increases in the US: Model S: Increased by $2,000 to $89,990 USD Model X: Increased by $2,000 to $94,990 USD The last time we saw the Model S/X get […]
After speculation of a new silver coming for Model S and Model X, with images seen of the apparent color at the company’s Fremont factory in California, Tesla has officially launched ‘Lunar Silver’ on Thursday evening (via @Tslachan). Lunar Silver costs $2,500 extra, the same price as Ultra Red. Solid Black, Deep Blue Metallic and […]
Hold onto your hats, folks. Tesla has implemented a $2,000 price drop across various trims of its Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles in the United States. The new pricing structure is as follows: Model S: Long Range: Now $72,990 (was $74,990) Plaid: Now $87,990 (was $89,990) Back on September 1, 2023, Tesla […]
Tesla has unveiled an addition to its high-performance Model S Plaid – the new Sport Seats designed specifically for enthusiasts of high-speed driving and precision cornering. The announcement highlights the seats’ enhanced lateral support and modular architecture, ensuring both comfort and support. These seats maintain the standard 12-way power adjustability, heating, and ventilation features, but […]
Tesla has started rolling out the newest version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) for its reengineered 2024 Model 3, plus legacy Model S and Model X owners. This FSD (Supervised) update is part of the 2024.3.15 software update rolling out. Many owners confirmed the expanded release of FSD (Supervised), such as @Scarantino, who said, “Reengineered Model […]
Who would win if a Tesla Model S Plaid takes on the world’s fastest camera drone in a drag race? Well, YouTube channel carwow and host Mat Watson answered the call of what we were asking for (not really but it makes for a fun video). The camera drone, specially engineered by Red Bull to […]
Tesla has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of an issue affecting the rearview camera display in approximately 199,575 vehicles. Again while wording is designating this as a “recall” Tesla will fix the issue with a software update. The affected cars include 2023 models of Tesla Model S, X, and Y, as reported […]
Image: Brandon Tesla has introduced notable changes to the steering wheel design in its 2024 Model X, featuring a traditional center horn and a new dedicated camera button. This update marks a shift from the previous model’s capacitive horn button on the steering wheel. The change was highlighted by a Tesla enthusiast, Brandon (@brandontsla), who […]
Tesla will be addressing issues with its Autopilot system that could increase the risk of crashes if drivers aren’t paying attention, a software update that will now apply to all cars in China. For over 1.6 million vehicles manufactured from August 2014 to December 2023, including locally made Model 3, Model Y and imported Model […]
Tesla has updated the range estimates for its Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles in the United States and Canada, with changes attributed to modifications in testing methods. United States Changes Below (via @SawyerMerritt): Model X Long Range: Now 335 miles, down from 348 miles. Model X Plaid: Reduced to 326 miles from […]
Tesla has issued a safety “recall” report (23V-862) for its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles, citing noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, specifically concerning side impact protection. The issue affects approximately 120,423 vehicles, with an estimated 100% of these potentially having the defect. The issue was identified during routine […]
Tesla is currently under scrutiny by Norway’s traffic safety regulator, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA), for potential suspension failures in its legacy Model S and X vehicles. This investigation could lead to a recall, as informed by the agency to Reuters. Senior engineer at NPRA, Tor-Ove Satren, revealed that the agency began inquiring into […]
Venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson, known for his early investment in Tesla, has donated the first-ever Tesla Model S, along with other historic Tesla vehicles, to the Petersen Museum. Jurvetson’s Model S, the first off the assembly line, was part of a unique set that included the second Model S, which went to Tesla CEO Elon […]
