First look at Tesla Model 3’s pedestrian noisemaker in action

Following reports from the electric car community suggesting that Tesla has begun equipping noisemakers on the Model 3, EV community members who ordered electric cars manufactured on or after September 1 are now getting their first look at the newly-added exterior speaker system, geared toward saving pedestrian lives. Among the first videos of the noisemaker […]

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Tesla’s V10 ‘Theater’ update turns cars into epic mobile movie machines

Tesla vehicle owners in the United States who are subscribed to the company’s Early Access Program are getting their first look at the new V10 update that includes numerous entertainment and performance options. One of the more exciting features is the new “Tesla Theater” that will allow owners to view movies and stream videos from […]

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Tesla’s ‘Joe Mode’ in its V10 update is a lifesaver for parents

Tesla owners who travel with kids can breathe an extra sigh of relief with the electric car maker’s V10 Update, as the company has introduced a new feature known as “Joe Mode.” The new feature will allow drivers to lower the volume of alerts and prompts that will are engaged while the vehicle is in […]

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Porsche Taycan Turbo S to be playable in upcoming ‘Gran Turismo Sport’ game

Porsche announced that its Taycan Turbo S would be featured in a soon-to-be-released update for the PlayStation 4 video game Gran Turismo Sport. The release of Porsche’s high-performance EV in the premier racing series will give gamers who are unable to dish out $185,000 for the real Taycan Turbo S an opportunity to experience the […]

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Tesla in talks with Brazil-based startup to access lithium supply for EV batteries

Tesla is reportedly looking to strike a deal with Sigma Lithium Resources Group, a Brazilian startup company that can supply Tesla with lithium, a key ingredient of electric car batteries. Sigma was granted a license to begin mining lithium by the Environmental Authority of the State of Minas Gerais, the Council of Environmental Policy on […]

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Tesla Model S “Raven” spotted running high-speed laps at Nürburgring

A tweet shared last week by Tesla CEO Elon Musk informed enthusiasts across the world that the Model S would be taking on the Nürburgring racetrack in Western Germany. As the Silicon Valley-based carmaker is gearing up to take on the 14.173-mile famed race track, speculation continues regarding whether the Model S Performance will be […]

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Robocar challenges Tesla to race after Model S sets record at Laguna Seca

After a Tesla Model S broke the four-door record at Laguna Seca raceway last night, a notorious, humanless racecar, known as Robocar, challenged Tesla’s flagship sedan to a race. Robocar successfully completed the Goodwood Hill Climb Race at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England, the car gained attention as it was […]

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Tesla Model 3 Performance charms legendary Ferrari test driver

When Former Ferrari test driver Dario Benuzzi retired from the Italian automaker after 48 years of service, he left a legacy that included test driving some of the most famous exotic cars in the world. As Chief Test Pilot, he was responsible for spending multiple hours a day driving Ferrari’s unreleased models and then giving […]

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Watch Tesla’s R&D Model S with “Plaid Powertrain” set a Laguna Seca lap record

Tesla has released a video showing a Model S with Plaid powertrain and chassis prototype setting a new track record at the famed Laguna Seca Raceway. Setting a lap time of 1:36.555 seconds, Tesla’s run is the new fastest time recorded by a four-door electric sedan, besting the previous record of 1:37.5 set by a […]

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Porsche Taycan becomes first to charge at 270 kW on Electrify America’s Ultra-Fast DC Chargers

On the day of the Porsche Taycan’s unveiling, the all-electric sports car from Zuffenhausen traveled from Niagara Falls to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania after a record-setting charging session. This was made possible with not only the Taycan’s 800-volt architecture, but also Electrify America’s (EA) ultra-fast 270 kW DC Charger, currently the fastest rate in the industry. The […]

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