Tesla has announced the version 7.0 software update for its vehicles, introducing a range of Autopilot technologies that are capable of autonomous driving. The Autopilot tech includes Autosteer, Auto Lane Change, Automatic Emergency Steering and Side Collision Warning, as well as Autopark systems. Starting with Autosteer, it works on keeping […]
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Tesla announcing Version 7.0 worldwide update, Autopilot tech confirmed
Tesla will announce the version 7.0 update for the Model S and Model X range tomorrow, with a number of advanced upgrades expected. Company CEO Elon Musk turned to his Twitter account to announce the news, confirming “Auto Pilot” will be part of the software update. Autopilot will provide completely […]
Video: Tesla Model S P90D Ludicrous mode has Easter egg
It seems Tesla has a bit of a sensor of humour, in a Google kind of way. Yep, the electric vehicle producer has fit at least one ‘Easter egg’ in the new P90D with the Ludicrous Speed pack. In the world of internet and Google, Easter eggs are little hidden […]
2015 Tesla Model S P85D review (video)
No other car currently on the market is able to capture the curiosity of the greater public like the Tesla Model S P85D. It is a means of transport like no other, breaking a few world records in the process. For those who don’t know what it is and who […]
Tesla Model S so good it breaks Consumer Reports’ rating scale
Renowned product testing publication Consumer Reports has released its ratings for the Tesla Model S fully electric sedan, with the overall score landing at an impossible 103 out of 100. The firm purchased a Model S P85D a few months ago for testing purposes, and since then there has been […]
Tesla shows off automated snake-like recharge arm (video)
Here’s a video of Tesla’s prototype autonomous charging system, following Elon Musk’s January 1st Tweet: “Btw, we are actually working on a charger that automatically moves out from the wall & connects like a solid metal snake. For realz.” While other companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and General Motors are […]
Youxia X is China’s answer to the Tesla Model S – copycat?
A Chinese copy of the Tesla Model S has surfaced called the Youxia X, once again demonstrating the Chinese car industry’s utter disdain for intellectual property and originality. Admittedly the car does seem well executed, looking somewhat like an evolved Model S and quite elegant at that. The profile seems […]
Video: Tesla Model S P85D up against Caterham’s mental 620R
Here are two very different vehicles which you would never expect to line up for an angry battle. A 2238kg electric luxury sedan squaring up against a 545kg featherweight club-racer. The drag racing escapades of the Tesla Model S P85D have become a viral hit, going toe-to-toe with hypercars and […]