After Tesla launched its Blind Spot Camera feature for drivers in a recent holiday update, one developer shared their own prototype with what they consider some major improvements. On Tuesday, developer @greentheonly shared a video of a modded Blind Spot Camera prototype that moves to the Model S instrument cluster when using a turn signal, […]
With AT&T shutting down its 3G network by February 2022, Tesla was reportedly planning on providing affordable retrofits for older Model S vehicles (manufactured before June 2015) that didn’t have an LTE-capable modem so that they would continue to have access to connectivity features even when not on Wi-Fi. According to reports from July, Tesla […]
Tesla has launched a new wheel and winter tire package for the new Model S refresh, which includes its 21″ Arachnid Wheels and Pirelli winter-rated tires “for the icy months ahead,” priced at $6,000 USD. The Model S 21″ Arachnid Wheel and Winter Tire Package includes: 2x 21X9.5J ET40 Arachnid Wheels 2x 21X10.5J ET45 Arachnid Wheels […]
Tesla has stopped taking orders outside of North American for its new Model S and Model X refresh, but that hasn’t stopped one delivery center in China from teasing the new electric sedan could be coming soon. As spotted by @42how_, the Hangzhou Tesla Delivery Center reportedly shared a poster with a picture of the […]
As Tesla has improved many of its support and service features over the years, the company has apparently updated its support videos page for newly-delivered Model S and X refresh units. Tesla has added a number of support videos for the Model S and X refresh models, according to the support page on the company’s […]
Tesla’s online shop has launched new product offerings on Wednesday, as you can now buy Model S Tempest and Model Y Gemini Wheel Covers. “This product is the original wheel equipped cover for Model S 19” Tempest Wheels”, explains Tesla, noting it’s for only 2021+ Model S vehicles. The wheel cover is priced at $35 […]
Sandy Munro has shared his first impressions of Tesla’s Model S Plaid, with special guest, John McElroy, a veteran automotive journalist from TV program Autoline. Overall, Munro and McElroy didn’t find any major issues with the Model S Plaid after taken from delivery. They did find some gaps that didn’t match along the front hood, […]
After the company emailed customers on Friday saying that Tesla is no longer accepting Model S and X orders outside of North America, a new update shows that Tesla may be upgrading some features found on Model S units. A video depicting Cyber Day at Tesla’s Fremont factory depicts the company testing new taillights for […]
Tesla has sent an email out to potential customers about the status of their new Model S orders made outside of North America, citing how deliveries are pegged to begin in the second half of 2022. In the email, Tesla says they are in the process of “scaling up production”, which has delayed the launch […]
Tesla has launched new Wheel and Winter Tire packages for the Model S, Model X and Model Y. New: Model S 19" Tempest Wheel and Winter Tire Package https://t.co/7qnv3yojZU — TeslaNorth.com (@RealTeslaNorth) December 7, 2021 The Model S package comes with “19” Tempest Wheels and Pirelli winter-rated tires for the icy months ahead”. Here’s what’s included […]
A Norwegian court has found Tesla guilty of throttling Supercharger charging speeds, and ordered the automaker to pay $14,000 to affected owners, as detailed by StreetInsider Premium (via @SawyerMeritt). The case involves older Model S sedans with 85 kWh battery packs, with the latter discontinued in 2016. The allegations said Tesla throttled charging speeds at Superchargers […]
Tesla demand appears to be getting out of hand, as new orders for entry Model S and Model X vehicles in the U.S. have reached estimated delivery dates of March 2023, which is a whopping 16-month wait (via @SawyerMerritt). For the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Model S with entry 19-inch Tempest Wheels and the same […]
Tesla has launched a free Autopilot camera upgrade for Model S and Model X owners with cars built before September 2017. The news comes one day after CEO Elon Musk replied “coming soon” to a customer that asked about a retrofit for older Tesla vehicles. Coming soon — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 8, 2021 On […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.36.8.6 software update, as noted by @Teslascope. The update was detected on a bunch of refresh Model S Plaid vehicles on its service (along with some Long Range Model S refresh versions as well), that were previously running 2021.36.5.3. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.36.8.6 on a […]
A new video from YouTube channel 在曠野遇見神 has shared a drone flyover of Tesla’s Fremont factory in California, filmed today on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (via @SawyerMerritt). According to the channel’s flyover, which shows the Fremont factory delivery yard, we see a stock pile of Model S and Model X vehicles. The overflow yard also […]
