Mysterious Tesla Model 3 decimates competition in multiple 1/8-mile drag races

A Tesla Model 3 recently made an appearance in a drag strip meet at the SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, CA, where it attracted a lot of attention due to its performance in multiple 1/8-mile drag races. The Model 3, which is suspected to be a Performance model, made a splash at the event, beating […]

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Tesla Model 3 fan-made commercial invokes the elusive ‘soul’ of electric cars

Tesla fan and filmmaker Jono Seneff once drove his father’s Model S 75D, and it gave him an experience unlike any other. Jono knew the specs of the vehicle prior to his drive, such as its 0-60 mph time, its battery capacity, and its range per charge. But once he stepped on the accelerator, he […]

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Tesla Model S P100D and Model X P100D battle BMW M5 in tense 1/4-mile races

There are very few gas-powered sedans that are capable of standing toe-to-toe against the Tesla Model S P100D and the Model X P100D. Over the years, Tesla’s P100D twins have established themselves as formidable forces on the drag strip, with a long line of supercar victims under their belt. That said, when faced with Germany’s […]

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Tesla shows proactive approach to passengers’ safety after Model 3 accident

Vancouver resident Peter Levey and his wife waited more than two years for their Long Range RWD Tesla Model 3. As part of their celebration for the new electric car, the couple embarked on what was supposed to be a multi-day road trip heading south to San Diego and back. Levey notes that the trip […]

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Tesla’s next-gen Roadster unleashes Jay Leno’s inner child in ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ segment

Iconic talk show host Jay Leno loves cars, particularly those that are unique and are capable of going incredibly fast. After retiring from late-night TV, Leno now hosts Jay Leno’s Garage on CNBC, a program where he goes hands-on with some of the world’s most compelling vehicles. This week, Jay Leno’s Garage featured a segment […]

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Tesla Model S duels 2018 Ford Mustang GT in head-to-head 1/4-mile battle

There is a reason why Tesla’s vehicles are forces to be reckoned with on the quarter-mile. With instant torque available from their electric motors as soon as the accelerator is pressed, Tesla’s electric cars are capable of hitting impressive 0-60 mph sprints. This is true for all the company’s offerings, including vehicles that are already […]

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Tesla workers enjoy free concert by award-winning musician as thanks for hard work

Tesla’s Fremont factory recently hosted a special event where 12-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Jack White, held a free concert to show his appreciation for the company and its workers. The event, which appeared to have been a blast, provided Tesla’s employees with some much-needed downtime as the company’s aggressive push towards profitability this third quarter […]

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Tesla short-seller parody account sums up Elon Musk’s vision for humanity surprisingly well

Tesla is a polarizing company, attracting equal numbers of dedicated followers and staunch critics. This is particularly prominent on Twitter, where Tesla bears and bulls spar on a daily basis about the state and future of the company. As the lineup of Tesla’s supporters and dissenters continue to grow by the day, parody accounts of […]

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‘Sleeper’ Tesla Model 3 Performance dominates Infiniti G35 Coupe in drag race battle

Save for a thin carbon fiber spoiler, a red-underlined Dual Motor badge at the rear, and 20″ Sport tires; the Model 3 Performance is virtually indistinguishable from the rest of Tesla’s Model 3 lineup. This was something addressed in Motor Trend‘s review of the vehicle, when the publication described the Model 3 Performance as a “highway […]

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Tesla Model 3 owner showcases DIY automatic-lifting front trunk (frunk)

There’s just something incredibly neat about having the Model 3’s hood automatically pop up when accessing the frunk. Similar to the Model S and X, the Model 3’s hood can be unlatched from the vehicle’s touchscreen and remote app, but has to be manually raised a little bit before it fully opens. Thanks to a […]

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