Safety regulators in the USA have announced the formal opening of a probe into Tesla’s Autopilot system, after concerns were raised about a number of crashes involving vehicles using the system. The probe is set to look at as many as 765,000 vehicles that Tesla has produced since 2014, fitted […]
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Tesla to open Supercharger network to other EVs, Musk says
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has tweeted that the company has plans to open up access to its Supercharger network to other electric vehicle brands, potentially ending the exclusive rights that Tesla vehicles have enjoyed for years now. Tesla’s Supercharger network has more than 25,000 superchargers around the globe that offer […]
Elon Musk confirms Tesla Model S Plaid+ has been cancelled
Elon Musk has once again taken to Twitter to break the hearts of fans and shareholders alike, announcing the cancellation of a highly-anticipated long-range, higher-performance version of the Model S, the Plaid+. The Plaid+ was first announced as the longest-range Model S, promising more than 840km of range over the […]
Top 10 best SUVs coming to Australia in 2022
In the wake of factory shutdowns and microchip shortages, the number of new cars released in 2021 has been massively hindered by external forces hitting even the world’s largest manufacturers. Thankfully, though, momentum has been steadily picking up in recent months, and it looks as though 2022 is set to […]
Elon Musk claims new Roadster can do 0-60mph in 1.1 seconds
Elon Musk, Tesla founder, is once again stirring up excitement over a long-awaited product. This time it’s the follow up to its original Roadster, announcing some absolutely outlandish claims over its acceleration potential. It all started when a keen-eyed observer noticed a ‘Roadster 2.0‘ on display, at the Peterson Automotive […]
Tesla’s driver-facing camera poses privacy concern – report
A report from US-based consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, has warned that Tesla’s in-car camera poses a serious privacy concern for the passengers. The benefits of studied footage could also outweigh the potential privacy risks. According to the report, Tesla does indeed study some in-car camera footage in the process […]
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid+ revealed: 0-100 in 2.1, 1/4 mile in < 9.0 seconds
Tesla has unveiled the mildly facelifted 2021 Model S, bringing in a powerful new Plaid+ option, more screens inside, and an unusual chopped steering wheel, among other things. Let’s start with the all-important performance stuff. For the 2021 Model S, buyers will be able to option for a new Plaid […]
Tesla hatchback under consideration based on Model 3, Model 2? – report
Tesla is reportedly planning a new hatchback model to take on the premium European offerings, based on the Model 3 mid-size sedan. This is set to be part of efforts for Tesla to offer a more affordable model. The news seems to have stemmed from a recent Autocar report, which […]