Tesla Model 3 Dominates Gas Cars at Targa West Rally

A 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance has now won first place in the 130 class of Australia’s Targa West Rally for the first time by almost 10 minutes, according to The Driven. The Model 3 Performance won out over a number of conventional gas cars, most notably, a Holden Commodore VF SS V which landed […]

Tesla Model 3 Takes #2 Spot in New Car Registrations in Dubai: Report

Electric vehicles (EVs) are selling en masse throughout the world, and the transition to sustainable transportation is beginning to feel within reach. The Tesla Model 3 was the second most popular new car registration in Dubai in 2020, following the Nissan Patrol by only 9 units, according to data was gathered from Dubai Pulse, ultimately […]

Tesla Owner Plays Super Mario Bros in Car with Wireless Controller

With Tesla’s recent announcement of what appears to be a game studio in the making, Tesla fans have already announced enthusiasm for playing video games in their cars. In a post on Reddit Sunday morning, a Tesla driver shared a video of himself playing Super Mario Brothers in his Tesla. The video, originally shared by […]

Tesla Q3 2020 Safety Report: Autopilot-Engaged Vehicles Still Safer

There’s no denying that Tesla makes some incredibly safe cars, even despite recent low marks for its Autopilot driver-assistance in a recent European Safety assessment. Still, Tesla’s Q3 Vehicle Safety Report was released Monday morning, and it’s showing another impressive decrease in accidents, especially with Autopilot engaged, according to Tesla’s website. In the report, Tesla […]

Tesla to Export 7,000 Model 3s from Shanghai to Europe

While United States electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla announced recently it would be exporting Model 3s from its Shanghai factory to Europe, it was not previously clear when the exports would begin. Now, Tesla China has now officially announced that it will be exporting about 7,000 Model 3s from Shanghai to Europe starting on Tuesday, […]

Mercedes-Benz Quits Development of Self-Driving Technology [Update: False]

Mercedes-Benz recently announced it would shift operations to building electric vehicles (EVs), though it no longer plans to develop an autonomous driving system like Tesla’s full self-driving. On Monday, Teslarati reported that Mercedes-Benz announced it would no longer pursue efforts to develop its full-self driving program, originally announced in 2015. The announcement comes five years […]

Tesla 2020.40.8.11 Update: Full Self-Driving Beta Test Loops [VIDEOS]

Tesla owner James Locke is among the many ‘chosen ones’ currently participating in the open beta of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software, and he has been sharing test drive videos with us via his YouTube channel. With the second version of the beta out yesterday, Tesla software update 2020.40.8.11, James has run test drives on two […]

SpaceX Soars to New Milestone: 100th Successful Flight

According to SpaceX, the Elon Musk-owned aerospace manufacturer has finally reached the milestone of 100 successful liftoffs, led by the latest Falcon 9 launch on Saturday. Falcon 9 launches SpaceX’s 100th successful flight → https://t.co/w5a0ZzbGoM pic.twitter.com/yNokC8MRng — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 24, 2020 Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/SUISHSKezJ — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 24, 2020 On Saturday, Oct. 24, SpaceX […]