Tesla is said to be planning the first major facelift for the Model S sedan later this month, having been on sale in essentially the same form since 2012-2013. According to reports the Model S is about to undergo a model update which is set to include a styling […]
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Tesla sales up 50% for Q1 2016, Model X delayed by parts shortage
Tesla sold 14,820 vehicles globally in the first three months of this year, up an impressive 50 per cent compared with the same first-quarter period in 2015. A majority of the sales came from the Model S sedan, contributing 12,420 units, with 2400 Model X crossovers. The company expects to […]
Tesla Model S P90D vs Qantas Boeing 737 jet: runway race (video)
Tesla Australia and Qantas have teamed up to put together an interesting race between the Model S P90D and a Boeing 737-800 jet, taking place on a 3km runway at Avalon Airport in Melbourne. The two companies are working together on various initiatives, with both focusing on driving innovation for […]
2016 Tesla Model S 90D 7.1 review (video)
You know you’re approaching a digitised world when the car you drive isn’t named after an animal, or a fancy made-up word, but instead a numerical value in relation to its software version. Welcome to the Tesla Model S 90D… 7.1. The Tesla Model S lineup can be a little […]
Tesla Model S P100D could be next model, hacked by fan
Some details of Tesla’s next Model S have seemingly been hacked, quite literally from within the current model’s computer system. A hacker revealed there could be a “P100D” on the way. Hacker and Model S owner Jason Hughes managed to hack into the Model S’s 7.1 software to uncover a […]
Tesla 7.1.1 update announced for Australia, includes Summon auto parking
The next software update for the Tesla Model S has been announced for Australian customers, called the 7.1.1. It brings automatic parking technology which can be used from outside the car. Yes, you read correctly. The Tesla Model S is now able to park itself and you don’t even need […]
Toy-sla Model S for kids has electric motor, working headlights
Kids are sure to choke on their Musk sticks and lollies when they see there’s now a kids version of the Tesla Model S. From toy company Radio Flyer, the miniaturised Model S has a small 140Wh lithium-ion battery, or a 190Wh version for another $50. Your little monster will […]
Tesla Supercharger opening at Port Macquarie, eventually join Sydney-Brisbane
Tesla is continuing to make its electric vehicles more appealing by opening up more and more free Supercharging stations, with the next car park system in Australia to open in Port Macquarie. This will expand the ever-popular company’s presence in Australia, and increase its charging network to seven. Local approval […]