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 […]
Image via West Coast Customs American rapper and Migos member Quavo (Quavious Keyate Marshall) wanted to customize his Tesla Model X, so he reached out to Burbank, California-based West Coast Customs, which documented the crazy build on YouTube. According to the mod shop, “Quavo Huncho said he wanted a bloody @Tesla X after seeing and […]
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 […]
Some Tesla Model S and Model X owners are dealing with a frustrating issue right now, related to charging. When attempting to charge, a loud clicking noise occurs, with the issue affecting Tesla owners running 2020.48.10 and 2020.44.X software versions. “Several Model X and Model S owners in my various Tesla groups are reporting a […]
In a video shared Tuesday by Oscar Lax, the host shares his 2021 Tesla Model X Performance as well as some of its new features as compared to prior editions of the vehicle. The video takes viewers through a quick tour of the new Model X, showing off both exterior and interior updates. The host […]
Just a short month ago, Tesla fans were raving about across-the-board price drops for Tesla’s cars. Now, we’re seeing quite the opposite, though the spiked price may come with some new features to look forward to. On Wednesday, it was reported that Tesla had raised prices substantially on its Model X and Model S units […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said earlier this month that it would be expanding an earlier probe into Tesla’s vehicles. Now, Tesla has issued two recalls as instructed by the NHTSA on Wednesday, totalling 9,500 US vehicles, as reported by Reuters. The first and larger of the two recalls accounts for 9,136 Model […]
Update Nov. 24: According to Spiegel, Tesla fixed this bug with its recent 2020.48 software update from two weeks ago, while also awarded the researchers a $5,000 bug bounty. Our original story is as follows. — A number of bugs and design flaws have been unveiled with regards to Tesla’s cars, though likely none as […]
Tesla today has announced it has extended the warranty on touchscreens for older Model S and Model X owners, related to component malfunction. “For customer peace of mind, we are providing additional coverage on some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018 that are equipped with an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (“8GB eMMC”) […]
Tesla’s Infotainment Upgrade is for Model S and Model X owners with vehicles built March 2018 or earlier and costs $2,500 USD. This MCU1 to MCU2 upgrade brings an updated computer for Model S and Model X owners, to allow for streaming videos, an expanded Tesla Arcade and more. The biggest upgrade is the ability […]
After quietly launching a refreshed Model 3 with new features and increased range, plus adding to the range of the Model Y, Tesla has also increased the range of its Model X, making recent rumours come to life. Tesla’s Model X is now listing the Long Range Plus with a range of 371 miles (was […]
It looks like Tesla’s Model X is getting a range increase, according to a 2021 Monroney sticker shared by a user on the TMC forums. “I just took delivery of a 2021 Model X, vin 308XXX, and I was surprised to see that the EPA Monroney Sticker lists the range at 371 miles,” explains TMC […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise, but will there soon be a time when Tesla and other EVs can tow trailers? The answer is yes – that time has come sooner than you’d ever expect. YouTube channel All Electric Family released a new video, in which the family of four tows an Airstream in […]
Car journalist Thomas Majchrzak from Germany’s Autogefühl has released his in-depth review of the Tesla Model X Performance Raven—and he’s really impressed with the latest update. https://youtu.be/Ru24SzhEJe4 Majchrzak spends 44 minutes reviewing the Model X, showing off the “awesome" acceleration of the Model X Performance along Germany’s famed Autobahn, reaching speeds of 125 mph (202...
