Tesla Software V9 sneak peek: UI overhaul, Drive on Nav, and arcade Easter Egg

A sneak peek featuring the first images of Tesla’s upcoming Software Version 9 have emerged online, providing a brief teaser of some design elements and features that can be expected in the upcoming update. The sneak peek images were recently shared on Twitter by Jason Hughes, a notable member of the Tesla community. The uploaded […]

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Tesla enthusiast Jay Leno talks self-driving cars and the future of the automobile

Veteran talk show host and iconic comedian Jay Leno knows a thing or two about cars. Before he made a name for himself on television, Leno had his start as a “lot boy” in a Ford dealership. His first forays into stand-up comedy were also supported by work he did at another auto dealership. Now […]

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Tesla patent teases Automated Turn Signaling system using cameras, radar and sensors

Tesla is preparing to roll out the first Full Self-Driving features of its fleet with the upcoming release of Software Version 9. While Tesla has not revealed the features that would comprise the first capabilities of its FSD suite, an automated turn signaling system appears to have been teased in a patent filing, which was […]

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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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Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S: Powertrain, battery, performance, and features

The Tesla Model S has been sitting on top of the full-sized electric sedan market for a while now — and for good reason. The vehicle, after all, has played a huge part in changing the public’s perception of what electric cars are capable of. Fast, sleek, and equipped with real range, the Model S […]

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Sales of Tesla Model S surge in the Netherlands

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Sales of the Tesla Model S have reached a record high in the Netherlands. They overtook even Norway, traditionally Tesla’s strongest hold in Europe. Electric car sales are surging in both countries but in the Netherlands this trend may end abruptly next year. The reason is a change in the country’s electric vehicle policy. At […]

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Elon Musk candidly shows how Tesla’s factory is balancing the Alien Dreadnought and human work

Back in 2016, Elon Musk described that Tesla’s factory would be “the machine that builds the machine.” Speaking to investors then, Musk noted that the codename for the project was the “Alien Dreadnought,” a machine similar to the massive extraterrestrial crafts depicted in iconic sci-fi films. Musk noted then that the Alien Dreadnought would likely […]

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Tesla drivers will be able to rate Destination Chargers from their vehicle’s Nav, says Elon Musk

Tesla’s Destination Charging network gives its drivers the convenience of topping off their vehicle’s batteries when parked in select establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers, among other businesses. Just like the company’s high-power Superchargers, the Destination Charger network continues to grow larger by the day; and if a recent tweet from Elon Musk is […]

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Tesla introduces Enhanced Autopilot free trial: Here’s what you need to know

True to Elon Musk’s announcement during Tesla’s 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting, the electric car company has started rolling out a 14-day free trial program for Enhanced Autopilot. Invitations for the program are being sent to Tesla owners who opted out of the driver-assist system when they purchased their vehicles. This would be the second time […]

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Elon Musk dubs Model 3 Performance as ‘higher value for money’ compared to Model S P100D

Tesla continues to actively promote the Model 3 to customers, with CEO Elon Musk recently stating that the Model 3 Performance is “higher value for money” compared to the company’s top-tier vehicle — the Model S P100D. Musk’s latest push for the Model 3 Performance came as a response to a Model S P85D owner, […]

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