Tesla is offering a new discount that could slash prices even further for previous brand owners, with a new trade-in deal available for new Model S and X vehicles. U.S. buyers of the Model S and X who trade in an old Tesla vehicle are now eligible to receive $3,000 off the price tag or […]
Tesla’s Model S and Model X electric vehicles (EVs) are sold out in Europe for the entirety of the first quarter of 2023, with estimated delivery dates for new orders being pushed to April-June from January-March (via @Tslachan). $TSLA• Model S/X Europe's estimated delivery date has been changed from April to June. (Previously from January […]
Tesla has returned to the Pwn2Own hacking contest and is offering a $600,000 USD cash reward to anyone who can write an exploit capable of bypassing multiple systems in its electric vehicles (EVs) and achieving an arbitrary code execution — reports SecurityWeek. In addition to the cash prize, any hacker who succeeds will also get […]
A new study suggests that Tesla’s vehicles are cheaper to maintain over time than other luxury brands, with the Model S landing the top spot overall. Tesla is the cheapest luxury car brand to maintain, costing an average of 7.09 percent of their original value over a decade’s worth of maintenance, according to a new […]
Continued safety improvements to Tesla’s cars over the years have earned the company highly safe vehicle body designs, with its Model Y and Model S units outscoring others across the board in 2022 in one safety testing index. Tesla’s Model S and Y units earned the highest scores ever to top the European NCAP safety […]
As part of Tesla’s recent update for the Model S and Model X by introducing a regular steering wheel (and retrofit option), the company also changed the rear design of the car when it comes to emblems. The Tesla emblem seen on all of its vehicles appears to be on the way out, as it’s […]
Tesla continues to innovate with its pricing and vehicle features at a pace much faster than competitors. For the Model S/X Plaid, Tesla has now added an upgrade for the brakes, mentioning “higher thermal capability brake calipers” are now available (via @BLKMDL3). It’s unclear how much of a difference these will make for the stock […]
Tesla has launched a Model S and Model X Steering Wheel Retrofit, available for $700 USD. The automaker says the retrofit is available in March 2023. Some owners don’t necessarily like the yoke steering wheel. “Travel in luxury. Enjoy the warmth of a heated wheel and the touch of premium vegan leather in a traditional […]
After offering a $7,500 delivery discount in the U.S. for Model 3 and Model Y in its Q4 year-end push, Tesla has now reportedly extended this offer to its flagship Model S and Model X. Update: Tesla’s website has been updated and this discount has been confirmed. “Take delivery of limited local Model S and […]
Tesla announced at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show it will be revealing pricing for Model S and Model X Plaid in the nation on January 6, 2023, with first deliveries set for the first half of the next year. The company previously teased on Weibo earlier this week that Model S Plaid and Model X […]
Unplugged Performance debuted the Model S Autobahn Carbon Fiber Front Diffuser on its web store on Wednesday, which the company says adds efficiency and improves track performance. You can buy the diffuser from Unplugged Performance for $3,495 USD. Race replacement aero pads are $195 USD for a pair. The company also says the diffuser reduces […]
We’ve been sharing news about Tesla’s Model S and Model X Plaid launching Europe, but now the automaker has officially shared a video detailing the debut. On Thursday, Tesla shared a video saying, “Deliveries of the new Model S and Model X have started in Europe.” The video shows customers reacting to the acceleration of […]
Tesla today started rolling out its 2022.45.25 and 2022.45.25.1 holiday software update for 2022, introducing new features such as Apple Music, MyQ integration and more. But also new for Model S and Model X is Steam integration—finally. Tesla says “Steam brings thousands of games to new Model S & X vehicles,” and shared the following […]
Tesla delivered dozens of Model S and X units in Germany in November, according to registration data from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamtes (KBA) as compiled in a report from Tesmanian. The country’s registration documents showed that Tesla sold 106 Model S units and 35 Model X units in Germany during November, though it isn’t exactly clear how […]
A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from Tesla suggests that the automaker could be reintroducing radar to some of its vehicles, though it has submitted a request for an extension of confidentiality on the matter. Tesla has submitted a letter to the FCC requesting that its upcoming high-definition radar part remain secret […]
