Tesla

Tesla’s Camera-Based Autopilot Now Lets You Follow Cars Closer

As Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems continue to improve, new updates will often add or modify features, and a recent feature change allows drivers to follow cars a little more closely than before. In Tesla’s software update 2021.4.21.3, one Model 3 owner reported expanded Autopilot and Tesla Vision following distance limitations in the […]

Tesla Model S Plaid Sets Track Record at Buttonwillow Raceway [VIDEO]

The Tesla Model S Plaid has received rave reviews for its quick launch and impressive speeds, and despite the fact that it’s an electric vehicle (EV), it’s already breaking some records. Unplugged Performance released a video on Wednesday showing footage from its first run with “Dark Helmet,” a Tesla Model S Plaid, taking place with […]

First Tesla Cars Made in Berlin Hopefully in October, Says Elon Musk

As Tesla’s presence grows around the world, the company has had a few hold-ups trying to complete the construction of a production facility in Germany, though it has now reached the home stretch, according to a new statement from the company’s head. In a recent visit to the currently under construction Grünheide factory, Tesla CEO […]

TEIN Flex Z Coilovers for Tesla Model 3 RWD Coming Soon

We just received confirmation from Downey, California-based TEIN USA that the Flex Z coilovers for Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) are in production. This will mark the first coilover product from the Japanese accessory maker for Tesla vehicles. According to TEIN USA in an email to Tesla North, the company anticipates its new Flex […]

Tesla Hires Former Auto Journalist to Join PR Team in China

Tesla has hired a new personnel member to head up public relations in China, drawing from a Chinese publication equivalent to Motor Trend. Former editor-in-chief of automobile publication DongCheDi, Bai Chaoyang, has joined Tesla China and will be responsible for “media dissemination,” according to @Ray4Tesla. The news will reportedly strengthen the company’s China public relations […]

Elon Musk Says Renesas and Bosch’s Chip Supply is ‘Problematic’

As Tesla’s Chinese rivals NIO, Li Auto and Xpeng Motors continue to churn out electric vehicles in the world’s largest auto market, some analysts are speculating as to how the competitive sales and deliveries are trending. On Thursday, ARK Invest head @Cathie Wood shared a photo depicting Tesla’s shipments in China compared to NIO, Xpeng, […]

Elon Musk Visits with German Leaders in Charge of Gigafactory Berlin Site

Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Jörg Steinbach, Minister for Economics, Labor and Energy of the State of Brandenburg, Germany, where the electric vehicle company’s Gigafactory is currently being constructed. According to a tweet from Steinbach on Wednesday evening, he said, “Very relaxed evening meeting with @elonmusk, [Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke], co-workers on both sides […]

Tesla FSD Beta 8.2 vs. 9.1 Side-By-Side Comparison [VIDEO]

Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving software has been making headlines since its unveiling of the camera-only version of Tesla Vision for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. In a new video from Frenchie released on Wednesday, we get a side-by-side look at Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta performance between software versions 8.2 and 9.1. The video depicts footage of […]

First Look: Sudbury’s Tesla Model 3 Fleet For Paramedics

Back in April, the Canadian City of Sudbury in Ontario, Canada, announced it was set to purchase a Tesla Model 3 fleet for its paramedic services, and four months later, we have updated images to share of this new electric vehicle line up. The Model 3 vehicles purchased include four cars for use as non-emergency […]

Tesla Autopark: Camera-Based Version Put to the Test [VIDEO]

Following the discovery by a Tesla hacker of different languages within Tesla’s source code by, the same hacker has tested the company’s refreshed Model S Autopark feature and shared the experience on social media. @Green tested the updated Tesla’s Autopark feature that is destined only for the new refresh Model S (but the feature is […]

Tesla to Build More Model Y Variants in China, Filings Show

Just a month after Tesla launched the Model Y Standard Range rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant in mainland China, new filings hint that the company may be looking to offer as many as five different variants of the well sought-after electric compact crossover SUV. Tesla filed for five different Model Y variants to China’s Ministry of Industry […]

Tesla Sold Nearly 33,000 China-Made Vehicles in July

Tesla’s factory in China has produced electric vehicles (EVs) for a number of countries around the world, and according to new data, the company produced an impressive number of EVs in July. The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released data on Tuesday showing that Tesla sold 32,968 China-produced vehicles in July, including a total of […]