Tesla Model S and Model X now more affordable with Standard Range variants

The Tesla Model S and Model X now start at more affordable prices, thanks in part to the introduction of a Standard Range variant for the two flagship electric cars. The introduction of the Model S and Model X Standard Range was spotted on Tesla’s online configurator earlier today.  As can be seen on Tesla’s […]

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Wrecked Tesla Model S Plaid turned into “Cyber Kart”

The YouTube channel BoostedBoiz has taken their wrecked Tesla Model S Plaid to a whole new level in their latest video. After buying the wrecked car for $60,000, they then “fixed” the damage to the rear of the car using a tow strap hooked around a tree and eventually replacing parts from another wrecked Tesla […]

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Tesla seatbelt recall affects nearly 16,000 Model S and Model X

Tesla is recalling nearly 16,000 units of the Model S and Model X for an issue with seat belts. According to the NHTSA, certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles have front-row seat belts that may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, potentially causing them to detach. “If a first-row seat belt […]

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Tesla Model S Plaid racecar achieves sub-10-minute time at Pikes Peak

A Tesla Model S Plaid racecar with Unplugged Performance parts was able to set a new record at the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The vehicle, aptly called “Dark Helmet” as an homage to the film Spaceballs, successfully completed the hill climb with a sub-10 minute run time of 9:54.901.  What is […]

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Tesla launches discounts for Model S and Model X in China

Tesla China has rolled out an inventory car purchase incentive for the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. As per an announcement on the company’s official Weibo page, the Model S and Model X line in China can be acquired at discounted prices.  As per a graphic posted by Tesla China, the Model S […]

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Tesla includes “The Reacher” for Model S and Model X customers in the UK

Earlier this year, Tesla confirmed that it would only be producing Left Hand Drive (LHD) variants of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. This resulted in the two flagship vehicles being made unavailable in Right Hand Drive (RHD) countries like Australia and New Zealand.  But for countries like the UK, which allow LHD […]

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Tesla Model S gets new landing page worthy of its flagship status

Tesla has updated the Model S’ landing page with a new video featuring several compelling aspects of the all-electric full-sized sedan. The video highlighted several functions of the Model S, from its steering yoke and swiveling display to its generous cargo space.  Tesla featured some of its new innovations on the video for the Model […]

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Tesla Model S crowned king in Norway summer range test

In a way, there really is no better way to test the limits of an electric vehicle’s range than running the car until it literally stops moving. This was exactly what Norwegian motoring publication Motor.no did, and just like in its winter test, the results were the same: the Tesla Model S is a long distance champion.  […]

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Tesla Model S Plaid with Track Pack sets new Nurburgring record

The production EV arms race at the Nurburgring just got a lot more exciting. In a recent announcement from American electric vehicle maker Tesla, a Model S Plaid with Track Pack was able to set a new lap record for a production EV at the Nurburgring with a time of 7:25.231. Tesla shared a video […]

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Tesla Model S and Model X formally dropped in select RHD countries

In what has been described as the end of an era of sorts, Tesla has formally dropped the Model S sedan and Model X SUV from its Australian and New Zealand websites. Similar updates have been observed in other locations, such as Hong Kong and Singapore.  A look at Tesla’s official pages for the Model […]

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