Tesla has released the 3.0 upgrade for its Roadster battery pack, set to be called R80, that has increased capacity by around 40 per cent. While the Model S, Model X and upcoming Model 3 have somewhat taken the shine away from Tesla’s first foray into the automotive world, there’s […]
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Tesla developing version 8.0 software, Autopilot gets new off-ramp function
Tesla is apparently testing its 8.0 software in-house and on a number of select customer vehicles, as it prepares a rollout update for both the Model S and Model X. The update is being described as the most significant change for the Model S and X yet, with a new […]
Tesla Model S Autopilot involved in crash, kills driver
US authorities are investigating a serious crash involving a Tesla Model S and its autonomous driving function, resulting in the death of the driver. Tesla has confirmed the Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the incident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal investigation surrounding […]
Tesla Models breaks EV record at 2016 Pikes Peak
A Tesla Model S has taken on the 100th annual Pikes Peak hill climb event, setting a new record in the process. Blake Fuller, owner of Go Puck and Braille Battery, was behind the wheel of the Tesla and completed the 20km course in a time of 11 minutes and […]
Tesla Model X owner claims Autopilot crashed car
In an interesting turn of events, Tesla has recently contradicted the owner of a Tesla who says the vehicle’s autopilot feature malfunctioned. The owner of the less than a week-old Model X says it managed to crash itself, saying the car “suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated at high speed on its […]
Elon Musk tweet sends Samsung share price down
Elon Musk managed to wipe nearly a US$1 billion from Samsung’s share price, following a market fall-out over the Tesla CEO’s tweets. Recent rumours were swirling that Tesla may be planning a partnership with Korean electronics giant Samsung to supply battery components for vehicles across its range. Musk took to […]
Tesla Model S 60 entry variant on sale in Australia from $100,800
Tesla has just unveiled two new Model S variants, responding to public demand to make the electric sedan more affordable. Introducing the all-new Model S 60 and 60D, priced from $100,800 and 108,300, respectively (plus on-road costs), the new variants are powered by a 60kWh battery pack. The Model S […]
Elon Musk says Apple Car is a “missed opportunity”
Elon Musk has sounded out again about Apple’s mystical upcoming car project, which has not yet been confirmed. Musk has previously called it ‘the worst kept secret in the industry’. At the re/code Code Conference, Elon Musk was asked about how he felt about competition from the Cupertino heavyweight. He […]