First look at Tesla’s Autosteer Stop Light Warning for Autopilot in action

A series of videos from the Tesla community has provided a first look at how the electric car maker’s new Autosteer Stop Light Warning feature works in real-world settings. The safety feature is being rolled out by the electric car maker with 2019.8.3 and is available for customers who have purchased Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assist feature. […]

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Tesla rolls out Sentry Mode update for Model X and Model S

Tesla’s Sentry Mode has finally arrived for Model X and Model S owners under version 2019.8.3. The all-electric car maker’s latest security offering was released first for Model 3 vehicles, and an image posted by Model X owner u/frank_datank_ on Reddit confirms the feature has been expanded to the all-electric SUV. Sentry Mode was recently […]

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Tesla to work on location-based Bioweapon Defense Mode activation

Tesla’s Bioweapon Defense Mode is about to get smarter, with location-based activation settings expected to be introduced in the future. Musk recently mentioned the upcoming improvements to the Model S and Model X’s hospital-inspired air fitration system in a response to a Tesla owner on Twitter. Bioweapon Defense Mode enables Model S and Model X […]

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Tesla begins to unlock V2 Supercharger’s 145 kW charge rate in new software roll out

Tesla has begun rolling out its V2 Supercharger network software update enabling 145 kW charge rates for Model 3 vehicles. This increased power provides an approximate 18% improvement in vehicle charge times and comes on the heels of Tesla’s 250 kW V3  Supercharger launch. The boost in useable power for Tesla’s current-generation Superchargers, from 120 […]

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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 Autopilot starts giving right of way lane changes (video)

The Tesla community recently welcomed yet another upgrade to its Autopilot driver-assist system, with vehicles now being able to warn drivers if they are about to run a red light. Tesla owners have also noticed that Autopilot appears to be learning how to give right of way to other vehicles that are changing lanes on […]

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Tesla’s mission takes a leap forward with VW, Daimler, and BMW’s serious pledge to EVs

The auto industry saw something historic happen this past week in Germany. In a rare act of unity, the leaders of the country’s big three Automakers; Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche, and BMW CEO Harald Krüger, all agreed that the future of German auto is the electric car. Over the next decade, […]

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Tesla rolls out AutoSteer Stop Light Warning for Autopilot in latest software update

Tesla Autopilot can now recognize stop lights and warn drivers in danger of running through them thanks to a feature rolling out in the latest software update (2019.8.3) called Autosteer Stop Light Warning. Tesla vehicles that were manufactured from October 2016 on and have Autopilot or Full Self-Driving will automatically receive the new feature. Autosteer […]

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Tesla Model S, X with “Hardware 3” for Full Self-Driving now in production, inventory codes indicate

Tesla has begun producing Model X and Model S vehicles with the latest Autopilot hardware to support Full Self-Driving capabilities. Dubbed “HW3”, the new hardware is Tesla’s next iteration of its semi-autonomous driving-assist feature that includes Navigate on Autopilot, Advanced Summon, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, and the ability to respond to traffic lights. Looking at […]

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Tesla’s vehicle reliability makes way for as-needed service, no annual maintenance needed

Tesla will no longer be offering an extended maintenance plan in favor of specific service recommendations on an as-needed basis. Having analyzed billions of miles of real-world driving data from its worldwide fleet of vehicles, combined with internal engineering studies on vehicle reliability, durability, and safety, the electric carmaker found that there was less of […]

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