Tesla to offer ‘Premium Connectivity’ internet package starting July 1

Tesla will be introducing new cellular connectivity packages for the Model S, Model X, and Model 3 starting July 1. According to the California-based electric car maker, Tesla owners who order their vehicles from July 1 moving forward will have the option to select between a “Premium Connectivity” package and a “Standard Connectivity” package. The […]

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Tesla will introduce setting to lower Autopilot alerts for Model S, Model X

In a recent update on Twitter, Elon Musk stated that Tesla would introduce a feature that would allow Model S and Model X drivers to lower the Autopilot alerts displayed in the electric cars’ instrument cluster. Musk’s update came as a response to complaints from several Tesla owners on Twitter about the placement of the […]

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Tesla patent hints at possible Model S, X refresh with new HVAC system

Details coming out of a new international patent application filed by Tesla reveals an infotainment-controlled HVAC system that could be intended for an upcoming Model S and Model X refresh. A similar HVAC control system has already been rolled out by Tesla in its compact electric sedan, the Model 3. The Model 3 uses two […]

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Tesla’s latest Autopilot update improves vehicle detection in adjacent lanes

Tesla has begun rolling out a new iteration of Autopilot, which includes improvements to the electric cars’ vehicle detection capabilities and a more assertive Autopilot “nag”.   Recent comparison videos posted about the latest Autopilot update show that Autopilot-equipped Model S, Model X and Model 3 with the newest software update now display far more vehicles on […]

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Tesla Model 3, S & X to get “more advanced” Summon features, says Musk

Elon Musk recently stated that more advanced Summon capabilities will be rolled out for Model S and Model X with HW2 Autopilot, as well as all Model 3 cars. Musk’s updates came as a response to a question from Tesla enthusiast and Ride the Lightning podcast host Ryan McCaffrey, who inquired about updates on the […]

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NTSB Prelim Report on fatal Tesla Model X crash: 8-seconds before impact

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the tragic Tesla Model X crash near Mountain View, CA in March. The NTSB’s preliminary report provided details about the circumstances leading up the accident, as well as observations about the all-electric SUV’s battery pack five days after the crash. According to the NTSB, […]

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Tesla to bring back Autopilot free trials as Musk teases on-ramp/off-ramp capabilities

Elon Musk teased several Autopilot developments during the recently-held 2018 Annual Shareholders Meeting. During his discussions, Musk revealed that soon, Tesla would be offering free trials of the intelligent driver-assist feature to customers who have not purchased Autopilot. Musk also stated that an upcoming Autopilot update would correspond to a “significant improvement” in the system. […]

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