Tesla has reported its third quarter earnings, bagging a net income of US$312 million. This is the first profit for the company in two years, helped by rising production of the Model 3. The company posted record deliveries of the Model 3, with a gross margin of almost 20 per […]
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Video: Tesla Model X P100D can tow a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Tesla and Qantas have teamed up for an interesting stunt, which involves a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner being towed by a Tesla Model X P100D. The Model X P100D is the most powerful version of the Model X, using two electric motors to produce around 568kW (193kW plus 375kW). It offers […]
Tesla Supercharger now open at Broadway Shopping Centre, Sydney
Tesla has expanded its Supercharger network in Australia, announcing a new station at the Broadway Shopping Centre, near Sydney CBD. Eight charging bays have been added to the car park, and they are available to use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is the third Supercharger station […]
Video: Tesla Model X automatic door gets ripped off by truck
And the LOL of the week goes to this Tesla Model X and its owner. CCTV has captured the perfect moment where the automatic door on the electric SUV opened in synchronised harmony with a passing truck, completely disintegrating the driver’s door. We’ll point out at this point that nobody […]
Tesla Model S & X updated, ‘75’ 0-100km/h cut by 1 second
Tesla has announced some updates for the Model S and Model X electric vehicles, with advanced new features coming in as standard. Smart Air Suspension will now come standard on the Model S and X, providing enhanced handling, efficiency, and comfort, according to Tesla. It’s also paired with automatic location-based […]
Tesla Model X render shows serious 4×4 potential
A rough and ready Tesla Model X has been rendered, giving people an idea of what a series off-road version of the electric SUV could look like. Like the vast majority of ‘crossover’ SUVs on sale today, the Model X is a three-row, road-oriented chariot with higher ground clearance. Its […]
Top 5 quickest cars across 0-100km/h tested by PerformanceDrive (video)
We’ve tested hundreds of cars here at PerformanceDrive, with our PDriveTV YouTube channel now almost famous for its 0-100km/h videos. Forgetting manufacturer’s claims and estimates, here’s our top five quickest cars we’ve ever tested using our Racelogic VBox Sport. The list excludes vehicles pre-2016, before we started using two decimal […]
2017 Tesla Model X P90D review (video)
For about the price of a BMW M3 and a BMW X5 M50d combined, you could buy a Tesla Model X P90D. And that’s what you’re essentially getting with the Tesla. A fast sports car and a fast yet efficient and roomy SUV, in one. It might come as a […]