Tesla is still busy at the Nurburgring sorting out its new Model S Plaid powertrain, but now the company has confirmed the car is capable of lapping the circuit in 7:20. And there is still more left in it, the company proclaims. Data from our track tests indicates that Model […]
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Tesla Model S timed at Nurburgring in 7:23, record pending (video)
zRemember the Tesla Model S spotted at the Nurburgring last week? It seems a specially-prepared version may have just set a lap record around the circuit for a four-door electric vehicle. In this latest spy video by autoevolution, we get to see two prototypes at the ‘Ring. They aren’t your […]
Tesla Model S looking for Nurburgring record? P100D+ with ‘Plaid’ powertrain coming (video)
Tesla could be looking to have a go at taking the electric sedan Nurburgring lap record from Porsche, with company boss Elon Musk recently sending out Tweets that suggest an attempt is just around the corner. At least two Model S vehicles have recently been spotted at the German circuit […]
Tesla Model 3, Audi A6 earn 5-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has completed its latest round of testing, with both the Tesla Model 3 and new Audi A6 receiving the full five-star safety rating. Starting with the Tesla. The score was compiled after analysing crash test results conducted by the Euro NCAP division, which also gave it five stars earlier […]
Tesla Model 3 Long Range variant announced for Australia
Tesla has expanded its Model 3 lineup in Australia, with the introduction of the Long Range dual motor variant. The US carmaker is also bringing in a new premium option for the interior of the electric mid-sizer. According to the local website, buyers can select between three main model levels. […]
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE, G-Class awarded 5-star ANCAP, Tesla Model 3 under assessment
In ANCAP’s latest round of crash test data analysis, the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and G-Class SUVs have been awarded the full five-star rating. Both models impressed with good occupant protection. Using Euro NCAP’s crash test data, the local ANCAP division has assessed the results for the GLE and given it […]
Australian prices for Tesla Model 3 start from AU$66,000
Yes, Tesla has finally confirmed Australian prices for the high-in-demand Tesla Model 3. It’ll join the market as an electric alternative to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class and co. Local deliveries aren’t scheduled to arrive until August, which, for some, is a long wait considering it’s been just […]
2019 Tesla Model S, Model X updates; longer range, quicker 0-100km/h
Tesla has announced some updates for its Model S and Model X fully electric vehicles, with an all-new powertrain system helping to increase their official driving ranges and improve acceleration. The company says the updated models feature the latest generation drive unit technology, with an optimised permanent magnet synchronous reluctance […]