A newly leaked video making its rounds on the web shows off a Tesla Model S refresh, in ‘Factory Mode’. The video, seen below, shows the interior of the Model S refresh, including the best look at the backseat and the new third display. We also get a look at the steering wheel (no yoke […]
Tesla’s Model S refresh has been spotted in the wild again, with new pictures shared by user ‘Filter’ from the TMC forums. “Looks like there are more test cars around,” said ‘Filter’, sharing the new images on Sunday morning. Inside the new Model S refresh, we get the best view yet of the interior with […]
Tesla on Friday shared a short video of its new Model S Plaid refresh winter testing. Plaid winter testing pic.twitter.com/Zau1dWZD2U — Tesla (@Tesla) February 19, 2021 In the 6-second clip, we see a Model S Plaid on a snowy field accelerating in a straight line, while the camera pans across the back of the vehicle. […]
Software update 2021.4.3 started rolling out to Tesla vehicles on Wednesday, boasting a number of improvements and fixes. According to a Reddit thread, the update has also fixed the rear camera darkness issue that’s been plaguing Model S and Model X units with the Media Control Unit (MCU) 2 upgrade since as far back as update 2020.48.35.5. […]
During Elon Musk’s interview with Sandy Munro shared today, the Tesla CEO revealed a tidbit involving the upcoming Model S and Model X refresh. According to Musk, he says the latest Model S/X refresh will ditch traditional lead acid 12V batteries, and instead see a lithium-ion 12V battery instead. Traditional 12V batteries power electronics in […]
Earlier this month the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) asked Tesla to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles, related to touchscreen failures posing a safety issue. Now on Tuesday, Tesla has agreed to the voluntary NHTSA recall, reports Reuters. According to Tesla in its filing with the NHTSA, it said “in the interest of […]
Tesla today unveiled its new 2021 Model S and Model X refresh, bringing new interior and exterior features. One feature not talked about, but mentioned within Tesla’s Q4 2020 deck is the inclusion of a heat pump in the new Model S and Model X. This means Tesla’s entire lineup now includes a heat pump, […]
Tesla has announced its 2021 Model S refresh. Joining the Dual Motor AWD Long Range are two Tri Motor AWD versions, Plaid and Plaid+. Also new are three displays in this Model S refresh. And for the first time? Model S now supports a phone key, like Model 3 and Model Y. This means you […]
Image via Teslarati New photos have surfaced of what appears to be a refreshed Tesla Model S or the company’s Plaid version being tested on the track. According to images shared by Teslarati, a Model S sporting design changes was seen at Tesla’s Fremont Test Track and on public roads. Here are the changes seen […]
According to a KBA spokesman, the German motor transport authority has launched an inquiry into the safety risks associated with possible touchscreen failure on Tesla’s vehicles, formally asking the electric car manufacturer for information on the matter (via Reuters). The issue being investigated is a Media Control Unit (MCU) failure that renders Tesla’s touchscreens completely […]
Tesla has slashed the price of its Model S and Model X Infotainment Upgrade by $1,000 USD. According to an update on Tesla’s Infotainment Upgrade page, the new price is showing as $1,500 USD, down 40% compared to before, at $2,500. “Owners of compatible vehicles can schedule an appointment through the Tesla app for purchase […]
For Apple’s latest iPhone 12 lineup, the smartphones support MagSafe, with is the company’s proprietary magnetic charging solution. MagSafe means wireless charging can be secured to the back of an iPhone 12 through magnets, and the MagSafe wireless charger can support charging speeds of up to 15W, when an adequate AC adapter is available. One […]
Image via @klwtts Tesla introduced the Model S Plaid back in September, a supercar version of its electric sedan that can go 0-60 in about 2 seconds, priced from $140,000 USD. Now, an alleged Tesla Model S Plaid or rumored refresh has been spotted in the wild in Palo Alto, California, by @klwtts. Check out […]
Usmaan Ahmad was driving down the road in Frisco, Texas, before hearing what sounded like the dropping “of an axle on a normal car.” The problem with this sound? The vehicle was still intact, though Ahmad still decided to stop and get out. What happened next was almost unbelievable. “This was shooting out like a […]
Tesla has sent an email to its employees to let them know of Model S and Model X production lines shutting down for the holidays. According to an email obtained by CNBC, Tesla says Model S/X production lines will shut down from December 24 to January 11, 2021. The Tesla email is below: Subject: S/X […]
