An unlucky Swiss driver has discovered that Tesla’s Autopilot system isn’t completely free of flaws, and that you shouldn’t rely on the system entirely and not pay attention. The driver’s dash-cam recorded a low-speed rear-ending incident, while the vehicle’s Autopilot system was operating the Tesla Model S’ systems. Footage of […]
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Video: Tesla Model S drag races various muscle cars at Powercruise
Tesla’s Model S, with its famed ‘Ludicrous Mode’, has destroyed some formidable opponents on the dragstrip, from roided-up muscle cars to actual hypercars. What makes these conquests impressive is the fact it resembles a luxury sedan, not to mention the fact that it blew everyone’s perception of EVs out of […]
5 passengers survive massive crash in Tesla Model S in Germany
Tesla isn’t shy when it comes to boasting about the strengths of its vehicles, including literally in terms of structural integrity and safety. A huge crash in Germany with a Model S does well to reiterate the company’s point. These harrowing images show the result of a high-speed crash that […]
Tesla places Model X in contaminated bubble to demo Bioweapon mode
Some luxury vehicles come with special filter systems for the climate control. Tesla is going one step further, with its “Bioweapon Defense Mode” filter system. According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution is the world’s largest single environmental health risk. And to combat this, Tesla has developed a special […]
Tesla vehicles not reliable enough, company looks to reduce warranty costs
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has taken to the stage to address its stakeholders about concerns related to warranty costs, ahead of the company’s first-quarter results which are due on May 4. Tesla has been forced to divest funds away from the company to addressing quality control issues that have plagued […]
Tesla hints at new battery capacity, 100D/P100D on the way?
Rumours of a 100kWh battery for Tesla vehicles has fired up, with a potential teaser shown on the company’s Facebook page hinting the 100 power figure. Tesla seems to have all-but-confirmed the arrival of a ‘100D’ and ‘P100D’ on its Facebook page, posting a photo of a Model S with […]
Tesla offering customers Autopilot 1-month trial version
If you’ve ever bought a car and held off on some of the options during the time of purchase only to later decide you need them, Tesla knows how you feel. It has just come up with a solution for this, or more specifically, for its optional Autopilot system. The […]
2016 Tesla Model S facelift revealed with updated design
As suspected, Tesla was indeed planning a facelift for the Model S electric sedan. And here it is, featuring a new-look front end and revised interior. The front end grille area has been given a wipe-over and no longer features the darker section. Instead, the bumper bar sweeps straight through, […]