Tesla starts shipping Model S Plaid with new Sport Seats

Tesla has started shipping the Model S Plaid flagship sedan with newly-redesigned Sport seats. The Model S Plaid has been available for customers for a few years now, and while it is a mainstay in Tesla’s lineup, its look and feel are not quite old or outdated enough to justify a complete redesign. However, Tesla […]

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Tesla China promotes battery tech, cites 12% degradation on Model S after 200k miles

Tesla’s efforts to promote its vehicles are quite evident in China, though in true Tesla fashion, the company’s marketing has been quite focused on the science that goes into its premium all-electric cars. These include the battery technology employed in Tesla’s vehicles, which provide them with longevity over hundreds of thousands of miles of driving.  […]

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Tesla Model S road warrior passes 1.2 million miles in 10 years

Ten years ago, Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg purchased a second-hand Tesla Model S with 18,641 miles on its odometer. Since then, Gemmingen-Hornberg has driven his all-electric sedan consistently across several continents. And in a recent update on social media, the Tesla owner revealed that his Model S has now passed the 1.2 million mile mark.  Gemmingen-Hornberg’s […]

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Tesla Model S Plaid spotted being benchmarked at Ferrari’s Maranello factory

Ferrari seems to be doing something very interesting at its Maranello facility. As per sightings from car enthusiasts, Ferrari seems to be benchmarking a Tesla Model S Plaid at the facility. The sighting of the all-electric performance sedan at Maranello is quite exciting as it hints at some progress in Ferrari’s electric vehicle program.  Videos […]

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Tesla’s font size causes 2.2 million vehicle ‘recall’ that’s really just an OTA upate

The font size of ABS warning indicators has caused a “recall” of 2.2 million Tesla vehicles, which is really going to be fixed via an Over-the-Air update. 2,193,869 Tesla vehicles, including the Cybertruck, Model S, Model 3, Model Y, and Model X, are the subject of a font size problem, which is smaller than 3.2 […]

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Tesla range adjustments hit most of vehicle lineup following EPA changes

Tesla has adjusted ranges for the Model S, Model X, and Model Y as adjustments to the EPA testing strategy for electric vehicles have added more realistic expectations for driving distance. The Model Y Long Range and Performance configurations were reduced from 330 to 310 and 303 to 285, respectively. We reported on those adjustments […]

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were the two most popular used EVs among buyers in 2023, making up nearly half of the total market for pre-owned electric cars. The Model 3 and Model Y have routinely been popular used EVs due to their strong resale price and value. Additionally, they are extremely appealing […]

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Tesla’s turn signals are causing havoc at Norwegian driving schools

Tesla’s turn signal design on its newer vehicles is causing havoc in Norwegian driving schools as it lacks a stalk and is being looked at as a potential hazard among instructions, leading to the vehicles being banned from some institutions. Tesla implemented force touch buttons on the Model S and Model X, and then eventually, […]

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Tesla Model S and Model X sales revived to five-year highs in Q4

Tesla Model S and Model X sales reached levels that have not been seen in five years. Tesla reported the company’s sales figures for Q4 today, confirming that it reached its 1.8 million unit production and delivery goal for the year. As usual, the Model 3 and Model Y managed to make up a vast […]

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Tesla fixes cabin door issues in Model S and X with Over-the-Air update

Tesla is fixing issues with cabin doors in over 120,000 Model S and Model X vehicles, as they may become unlatched during a crash, which does not comply with certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a Safety Recall Report on December 19 that showed Model S […]

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