Tesla gets the full ‘Top Gear’ treatment, Chris Harris buys Model 3 after review

There was once a time when UK-based auto show Top Gear practically ignored the existence of Tesla vehicles on the car market. If the popular motoring program’s recent episode is any indication, that time appears to be long gone. The auto show’s host, Chris Harris, has become somewhat of an EV convert during his time […]

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Tesla dashcam helps owner prove accident liability after truck crashes into Model 3

A Tesla owner is thanking his Model 3’s built-in dashcam after it allowed him to prove the fault of a truck driver who crashed into his electric car. Thanks to the footage captured by the Model 3, authorities and the insurance companies involved were able to get a clear, objective account of the unfortunate incident. […]

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Tesla Model 3 zips through Boring Co. tunnel at 116 mph in latest video

The Boring Company has been busy refining its tunnel technology since unveiling it last December, and a new video shared by venture capitalist and Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson has provided the best encapsulation of the experience yet. In the video, a Boring Company team member is first seen transporting Jurvetson and another passenger in […]

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Tesla Arcade is priming us for the self-driving future, we just don’t know it yet

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Making of Tesla ‘Truckla’ pickup truck: Behind the scenes with Rich Rebuilds

Tesla DIY enthusiast and rebel mechanic Rich Benoit has worked on a number of interesting projects involving the electric car maker’s vehicles in the past. But over the past year, Rich, who runs YouTube’s Rich Rebuilds channel, was involved in the design and creation of a literal one-of-a-kind electric car: fellow YouTube influencer Simone Giertz’s […]

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Tesla owner taps into his Model 3’s instant torque to evade out-of-control car

A Tesla Model 3 driver is thanking his electric sedan’s instant torque and impressive acceleration for saving him from a potentially serious accident. Thanks to quick reflexes, a little bit of luck, and the vehicle’s all-electric design, the Model 3 owner was able to continue his journey shaken but unharmed. INTELSAT chief architect Joel Trimble […]

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First Tesla pickup truck comes to life from Model 3 conversion

YouTube influencer and robot-enthusiast Simone Giertz, who commands an impressive 1.6 million followers on the video streaming platform, has taken it upon herself to make her dream vehicle a reality. Giertz’s dream is rather simple: she wants a Tesla that’s a pickup truck, and while Elon Musk has pledged to unveil an actual Tesla Truck […]

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Tesla boosts Model 3 push in China ahead of Gigafactory 3’s target production date

Tesla appears determined to boost its presence in China, with the company launching a compelling program for would-be Model 3 buyers, as well as a new set of job postings for the upcoming Gigafactory 3. The massive electric car production facility also continues to develop at a rapid rate, as could be seen in the […]

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GM CEO Mary Barra talks Tesla’s full self-driving tech, Cruise’s focus on safety

A recent interview with GM CEO Mary Barra from Axios has provided some of the executive’s insights about full self-driving solutions, competition from Tesla, and the Detroit-based company’s strategy for the deployment of its autonomous driving tech. Barra proved conservative, emphasizing that GM will not deploy its full self-driving suite until it is safer than […]

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Tesla Model 3 performance duels Dodge Viper GTS in multiple rolling races

A Tesla Model 3 Performance recently challenged one of America’s most iconic muscle cars, a 2011 Dodge Viper GTS with a fully-built engine. The Dodge Viper holds an esteemed and notorious place among muscle cars, mainly due to its reputation as a racecar for the streets. Tesla Model 3 owner and car enthusiast DamienG Videos! […]

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