Tesla
Consumer Reports Reviews Tesla’s Yoke Steering Wheel: ‘Shows Little Benefit’
Tesla’s steering yoke has been divisive, to be sure, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) even calling its safety into question upon its initial release. A Consumer Reports case study had ten separate drivers test out Tesla’s Model S steering yoke, reporting on Thursday that the yoke “shows little benefit and potential safety […]
Elon Musk to Attend Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin County Fair Event
Tesla has confirmed a County Fair Gigafactory Berlin event on October 9, open to residents of Berlin and Brandenburg, and the head of the company will also reportedly be in attendance. When asked on Friday if he would be attending the Gigafactory Berlin County Fair event, @Elon Musk replied “Yes,” confirming his attendance at the […]
Tesla Model S Refresh Deliveries Arrive in Canada, and Possibly Plaid [VIDEO]
A new video from The Electric Man shows what appears to be the arrival of Tesla Model S refresh vehicles in Canada, including what the host says include Plaid versions of the car, but not filmed or included in the video. A nearly 4-minute video shows numerous Model S refresh Long Range sedans, but no […]
Tesla Service Center Opens in Miranda, Australia
As Tesla expands its presence around the world, it will require the company to expand its complex network of service centers, Superchargers and stores, especially in underserved regions of the world that don’t have a direct Tesla presence. Tesla has opened a new service center in Miranda, New South Wales in Australia, according to @TeslaGong. […]
Tesla FSD Beta Request Button Coming Next Week with Version 10.1 Says Musk
On early Friday morning, Tesla released software update 2021.24.16, an update for Full Self-Driving beta testers, delivering 10.0.1. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said this morning, “Good feedback from FSD Beta 10 users! 10.0.1 point release rolling out now.” He also added, “10.1 rolls out a week from Friday with beta request button.” The beta request […]
Tesla 2021.24.16 Software Update Rolling Out: FSD Beta 10.0.1
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.24.16 software update, detected on vehicles using the @Teslascope service. This 2021.24.16 software update is actually Full Self-Driving beta version 10.0.1. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.24.16 on a Model 3 Performance (2021) in California, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/Hzdf5mGeUq — Teslascope […]
Watch: Elon Musk Speaks at 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in China [VIDEO]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was invited to speak at the 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in China. In a pre-recorded video shared on Tesla’s Weibo account, Musk answers some questions for viewers of the new energy vehicle congress. Musk is asked what he thinks about the Chinese new energy vehicle market. “I have a […]
First Look: Tesla Model 3 Illuminated Door Sills at Night [PICS]
Earlier this month, Tesla launched a new accessory for Model 3, Model Y and Model S owners, in the form of illuminated door sills. The illuminated door sills replace your existing ones but are lit up at night. They cost $250 USD for a set for all three models. Originally, they first launched in Europe […]
Tesla Opens Registration for Giga Berlin County Fair Event
Tesla’s upcoming October 9 Gigafactory Berlin event is just around the corner, and the company is already letting users sign up for a chance to visit the new factory. Pre-registration is now open for Tesla’s October 9 County Fair event at the company’s Gigafactory Berlin, according to a new website for the event (via @Sawyer […]
Tesla Model Y Impresses in ‘Moose Test’ Evasion Maneuver [VIDEO]
Another publication has acknowledged the Tesla Model Y’s superior handling during a series of swerve tests, as captured on video. In a video shared by km77.com, the publication used a Tesla Model Y to conduct what it calls “Maniobra de Esquiva y Eslalon,” or in English, the “Dodge and Slalom Maneuver” – also known as […]
Tesla Explains How its Glass Technology is Made [VIDEO]
Tesla’s glass is known for being extremely safe, but how does it make the in-cabin experience feel so quiet, even on busy, noisy highway roads? A new video shared by the electric automaker on Thursday explains how Tesla’s glass makes the cabin so quiet in the company’s vehicles. The nearly 2 minute video takes viewers […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Owner Drives Car Underwater in Crazy Test [VIDEO]
We’ve seen the unofficial Tesla Boat Mode before, as well as Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai’s Model Y promo of the electric vehicle (EV) driving through the water, but for the first time we’re aware of, one YouTube channel has attempted a Tesla Model S Plaid “Submarine Mode,” attempting to fully submerge a Plaid into water. In […]
Here’s a Look Inside Tesla’s Massive Delivery Center in Beijing [VIDEO]
Last week, Tesla opened what was being called the largest delivery centre in China. The new Tesla delivery center opened on September 9, 2021. The centre has 11,800 square kilometers (127,014 sq. ft.) and 101 parking spaces dedicated to customer vehicle deliveries. The new delivery center allows customers to test drive vehicles, purchase cars and […]
First Look: Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta 10 in Canada [VIDEOS]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta 10 has been out for almost a week now in North America, and users in both the U.S.–and now Canada are taking note of how the software is handling various situations. Canada was destined to be the first location outside of the U.S. to try FSD beta, which was supposed to […]
Rivian Gets U.S. Approval to Sell Cars, First Production EV Rolls Off the Line
Rivian has announced it has produced its first customer vehicle, an announcement made on Tuesday morning by CEO RJ Scaringe. “After months of building pre-production vehicles, this morning our first customer vehicle drove off our production line in Normal! Our team’s collective efforts have made this moment possible. Can’t wait to get these into the […]