A Tesla Model S P100D recently went head-to-head against a Dodge Challenger SRT 392 in the quarter mile. As could be seen in the quick battle between a silent electric killer and the loud muscle car, which was uploaded on YouTube’s Wheels channel, it takes way more than a bad launch to overcome a Tesla. […]
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A Tesla Model 3 equipped with upgraded brake pads and Hoosier slicks set a new Production GT lap record on the famed Laguna Seca Raceway, during the annual REFUEL clean power motorsports event on July 1. The single motor, non-Performance variant of Tesla’s mass-market electric car was able to complete the 2.238 mi (3.602 km) […]
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British racing driver and former Top Gear and Fifth Gear television presenter Tiff Needell recently got behind the wheel of the Electric GT’s Tesla Model S P100DL race car. In a video uploaded on YouTube’s LoveCars channel, the former race driver provided several compelling insights about the vehicle, including its handling, its speed, as well […]
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An unmodified Tesla Model 3 took on the famed climb to the 14,000-ft summit of Pikes Peak, the site of one of the most intense hill climb events in the automotive world. As noted by the Model 3’s owner, the compact electric car handled the 12.42-mile climb flawlessly, with no signs of performance degradation. The […]
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A Tesla Model S P100D went head-to-head in a quick quarter-mile race against a Mercedes C63S AMG. Despite a poor launch off the line, giving up a head start to the German-made performance coupe, the American-made all-electric luxury family sedan proved powerful enough to finish the race in dominating fashion. The race between the Model […]
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Tesla’s recent software update, v8.1(2018.24.1), introduced a number of new features for the Model 3, including Summon, cabin overheat protection, WiFi connectivity, and the ability to set speed limits on the vehicle. Tesla enthusiast and Model 3 owner Ivan Karpenko recently shared a short walkthrough on how these features are accessed and adjusted through […]
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The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb happens every June in Colorado, sending cars from the base of Pikes Peak up to its top in an arduous climb to a 14,000 feet elevation. The speeds gained are not spectacular by today’s racing standards, but the climb itself is a mixture of brute power and endurance like […]
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A modified Tesla Model 3 was able to grab the win in its category at the Canadian Sport Compact Series Time Attack category, beating out a Porsche Boxter and a Honda S2000 on a slippery track. The Model 3 was driven by professional driver Sasha Anis, who is part of the OffPoint Dyno/Mountain Pass Performance […]
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For the longest time, the Tesla Model X has established itself as the fastest SUV in the market. With the introduction of the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE, however, the Model X is meeting what could very well be its biggest challenger to date. What happens, then, when the Model X comes face-to-face against the I-PACE in […]
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A Tesla Model 3 owner recently took his compact electric car to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. As could be seen in footage captured of the run, Tesla’s most affordable vehicle to date looks right at home when traveling at high speeds. The exhilarating run was shared by Model 3 owner Michael Striker, who […]
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