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Tesla launched sales of its Model S Plaid Track Package today, and while doing so also shared a video of testing of the package in France. The Tesla team visited the Paul Ricard F1 track in the south of France, testing 11 of their Model S Plaids equipped with the new track pack. The Model […]

Tesla has just launched sales of its Model S Plaid Track Package, starting from $15,000 USD. The company emailed customers yesterday that Model S Plaid Track Packages would be available for purchase starting today. Tailored for an exceptional track experience, the Model S Plaid Track Package ensures consistent high-speed control, extreme cornering power, and reliable […]

Tesla has announced to customers it will launch its Model S Track Package for sale on Friday, June 2 at 11am PDT/2pm EDT. That’s according to an email sent to customers such as Zack (@BLKMDL3). The email says the track package will be available tomorrow morning. Last month, Tesla said this track package would debut […]

After launching its Model S Plaid Track Package, Tesla also has lifted the embargo on some hands-on reviews of its newest OEM add-on for its flagship electric sedan. Tesla invited some YouTube car reviewers out to the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, Var, near Marseille in France. We get to see testers try out […]

After launching its Model S Plaid Track Package just moments ago, Tesla also has debuted a new wheel and tire package for the flagship electric sedan. Tesla says the Model S Plaid 20″ Zero-G Wheel and Tire Package will be available in June 2023 at a price of $6,000 USD. This package is specifically designed […]

Tesla has announced the upcoming release of the Model S Plaid Track Package, set to be available in June 2023. Priced between $15,000 and $20,000 USD, this package is designed to provide the ultimate track experience with high-speed stability, maximum cornering force, and repeatable stopping power during high-performance driving, says the company. The Model S […]

Tesla appears to be preparing to debut its limited-edition $20,000 Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit. In emails to customers such as Zack (@BLKMDL3), Tesla is asking people to “confirm your interest” in the pricey brake kit. “Thank you for your interest in the Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit. As we prepare to […]

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’s booth is officially set up at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) as spotted in photos taken by @Yan Chang shared on Tuesday. The photos include multiple angles of a red Model S Plaid and a white Model X Plaid, both of which can be seen in front of Tesla’s area of the conference. […]

We have our first look at Tesla’s Model S Plaid Ceramic Brake Kit, which costs a cool $20,000 USD. A picture of the factory brake kit was shared by Unplugged Performance. You can see the $20,000 brake kit from Tesla in the foreground on the black Model S Plaid. The front part of the brake […]

U.S. automaker Tesla periodically changes what’s available, and it has just made a tow hitch accessory available with its high-end premium electric sedan. Tesla has made a tow hitch available with its Model S Plaid units in Europe, and possibly a long range all-wheel-drive version of the vehicle, as shown on the company’s order configurator […]

Canadian company Ingenext, located in Quebec, has just shared an example of its latest chip mod that unleashes an extra top speed in Tesla’s Model S Plaid. Ingenext on Friday took their Model S Plaid to the Trois-Rivières Airport in Quebec to test their latest mod. According to Electrek, who was on site to witness […]

Tesla’s online shop has launched a new t-shirt for men today: the Plaid Quarter Mile Tee. “The Men’s Plaid Quarter Mile Tee celebrates the historic quarter mile performance time posted by Model S Plaid on May 11, 2021 at the Famoso Raceway. This tee features our record-setting 9.227 seconds, 151.58 mph time stamp receipt, as […]

On Wednesday, we reported how Tesla’s Model S Plaid set a new electric vehicle lap record at the Virginia International Raceway Grand Course, as part of Car and Driver’s annual ‘Lightning Lap’ time trials. Now, Carmine’s Import Service has shared with Tesla North its video of the record Model S Plaid run, driven by Johan Schwartz. […]

Update: Click here to watch the full video of this EV record lap in the Model S Plaid. Carmine’s Import Service was at the Virginia International Raceway Grand Course on Tuesday with its Tesla Model S Plaid, which set a new electric vehicle lap record, while on stock tires. According to Carmine’s Import Service, they […]