Closer look at Tesla’s exclusive Model 3 ‘Power Sports’ Aero Wheels for China

The Tesla Model 3 Performance in the United States comes bundled with 20″ Performance Wheels, which are just slightly larger versions of the company’s 19″ Sports Wheels that are available for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus and Model 3 Dual Motor AWD. The 20″ option looks pretty good, if not understated, giving the Model […]

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Tesla Smart Summon challenges police officers on traffic rules

Tesla and the Police have been in the news together quite frequently over the past few months, with stories that have ranged from solved vandalism cases with the help of Sentry Mode, to an infamous Police Crusier involved in a high-speed chase. But thanks to Brian from i1Tesla, police officers in Mooresville, North Carolina got […]

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Tesla added a farting Monty Python Easter egg in its newest software update

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has an ongoing love affair with pop culture. Most specifically, memes, Spaceballs and of course Monty Python, who is the subject of Musk’s most recent Tesla Easter Egg. However, the secret feature requires some customization from the user before showing itself. The Easter Egg is an ode to Monty Python’s Flying […]

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Tesla owner opens Model S motor to reveal Iron Man-esque electronics setup

A video recently uploaded on YouTube has provided a close look at the inner workings of a Tesla Model S electric motor. Based on the teardown, it appears that Tesla’s motors, even those from vehicles that are already several years old, are quite stunning in terms of their engineering and design.  The video of the […]

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Tesla Autopilot exhibits extra-defensive behavior while overtaking large trucks

When Tesla rolled out its V10 update for its fleet, owners were given many new entertainment, performance and accessibility options for use while driving or parked. But owners who regularly utilize Autopilot were anticipating minor fixes to the driver-assist system that would make the user experience much better. While Autopilot is already safe, the Silicon […]

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Tesla Model 3 Performance handily slays Ferrari F12 in drag race

Several Tesla electric cars recently hit an airport landing strip in Italy to compete against a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, and the results proved that even the Silicon Valley-based automaker’s most conservative Performance-branded vehicle is no joke when it comes to drag races. A Performance variant of the Tesla Model 3 challenged the Ferrari on both […]

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Tesla will ‘disappear’ or ‘lose 80%’ of its value, predicts NYU professor

A Clinical Professor of Marketing at NYU has issued a strong prediction against electric car maker Tesla, stating that the Elon Musk-led company will likely lose 80% of its value or disappear completely. The prediction, the gist of which was posted on Twitter, has garnered polarizing responses among users of the social media platform.  In […]

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Leaked video shows Tesla Model 3 undergoing production line testing in China

A recently leaked video of Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China shows what appears to be one of the first Made-in-China Model 3s on the production line. The video shows a partial exterior of a Tesla Model 3 being transported down a production line, suggesting that the company is conducting its final tests before Gigafactory […]

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Tesla owners hold Autopilot Day event as bold Guinness World Record challenge

Over 100 Tesla Model S, Model X, and Model 3 owners from Taiwan recently flexed their vehicles’ Autopilot features, holding a mass demonstration of the robust driver-assist suite’s capabilities. The event was a success, to the point where the group could have easily broken a Guinness World Record.  Tesla Owners Taiwan, a group of electric […]

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Tesla owner gets surprise adventure with V10’s ‘I’m Feeling Lucky/Hungry’ feature

Tesla’s V10 update contained many entertainment-focused functions, such as Theater Mode and Caraoke. But one of the least talked about features of the new software was the “I’m Feeling Lucky/Hungry” function that allows vehicles to suggest a local point of interest for its driver. Named after Google’s “I’m feeling lucky” button, Tesla’s feature allows vehicles […]

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