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 […]
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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 Model S ‘Plaid’ testing continues, pushing hard at Nurburgring (video)
Tesla is continuing testing on the Nurburgring with its upcoming ‘Plaid’ high-performance package for the Model S. A prototype has been spotted again doing the rounds, featuring a very serious aero kit. It looks like an aftermarket tuner’s special, the prototype. With slammed suspension, fat wheels and tyres within pumped […]
Tesla Model S returns to Nurburgring, benchmark timing (video)
Tesla has been spotted once again testing some Model S prototypes around the Nurburgring in Germany, following previous runs at the track last month. This all started about a month ago when company boss Elon Musk was asked on Twitter when the company is going to take on the Nurburgring. […]
Tesla confirms Model S Plaid laps Nurburgring in 7:20
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]