Tesla ‘downsizes’ retail store presence in April Fools joke

A Tesla store at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, PA is showing off its sense of humor through a cool April Fools’ joke. In what could only be described as a “downsizing” strategy, the store’s employees have opted to display a particularly unique vehicle front and center: a Tesla Model S. There’s only one caveat. […]

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Tesla Model 3 vs. legacy car dealership salesmen in reaction video

The far-reaching nature of Tesla’s influence in all corners of the automotive world gives the impression that legacy automakers and their dealerships are well informed by now about the brand’s appeal, features, and benefits. But surprisingly, Tesla’s uprising still looks like something the traditional gasoline car industry is not quite ready to greet head on. […]

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Elon Musk teases “Teslaquila” update while trademark’s fate is uncertain

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again teased the coming arrival of the all-electric car maker’s very own brand of agave liquor, Teslaquila. A late Friday night Twitter comment and answer session by the business mogul led to a status update request on the branded liquor to which Musk replied, “Coming soon!” Coming soon! — […]

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My Tesla Model 3 charger looks like it came with the car, plus it’s fast

A big thanks to Nomad for providing me with this Model 3 wireless charger. This isn’t a mandatory glowing review – you can find those on YouTube. Rather, this was an opportunity for me, a product person, to inspect the design of a product that I needed/wanted and photograph it. I like photos. A lot. […]

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Tesla owners ready for track day as Tesla Corsa expands its racing community

Tesla Corsa is back for its third Tesla-only racetrack experience on Sunday, March 31 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park in California. Having completed two successful track events this past January and October, the Tesla Corsa looks to fill a few remaining open slots that would give Tesla owners the opportunity to experience the all-electric performance benefits […]

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Tesla owners flood DMV in China as Model 3 deliveries continue to surge

Tesla’s Model 3 push in China appears to be bearing fruit, as more and more people take deliveries of the electric sedan this first quarter. This was highlighted by footage taken this Thursday in Beijing, which depicted what could only be described as a flood of Model 3 practically taking over one of the offices […]

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Tesla Model 3 Performance stealthily destroys Ford Mustang GT in drag race

The Model 3 Performance is quite unique among Tesla’s current vehicles in the way that it can handle the demands of track driving without throttling its output after a few laps. With its Track Mode activated, the Model 3 Performance becomes a monster in a closed course, capable of competing against the auto industry’s best […]

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Elon Musk’s ‘Blastar’ would be a perfect addition to Tesla’s Easter Eggs

Elon Musk describes Tesla’s electric cars as a thing to “maximize enjoyment.” During his appearance at the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Musk noted that he thinks a Teslas are “the most fun thing (people) could possibly ever buy.” With their impressive acceleration, equally impressive tech, and their multitude of features, Musk’s words definitely appear to […]

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Tesla Model S survives ‘one in a million’ traffic accident virtually unscathed

It is no secret that Teslas are among the safest vehicles on the road today. Being constructed from a hybrid of aluminum and ultra-high strength steel, Tesla’s electric cars can take a beating. Thanks to their all-electric design, the vehicles also feature generous crush zones to protect its passengers in the event of an accident. […]

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Tesla Model 3 AWD haunts muscle cars and tuned imports in multiple drag races

There is no doubt that the Tesla Model 3 is a quick car. Thanks to the instant torque provided by its electric motors, even the vehicle’s most conservative variant — the Mid Range Model 3 RWD — boasts acceleration that’s in the same ballpark as entry-level muscle cars like the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost. The […]

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