Tesla Model 3 beats runner-up Porsche Boxster to win Time Attack race event

A modified Tesla Model 3 was able to grab the win in its category at the Canadian Sport Compact Series Time Attack category, beating out a Porsche Boxter and a Honda S2000 on a slippery track. The Model 3 was driven by professional driver Sasha Anis, who is part of the OffPoint Dyno/Mountain Pass Performance […]

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Tesla Semi cabin’s Model 3-inspired elements showcased in new video

A video featuring a rare look at the Tesla Semi’s cabin was recently uploaded on YouTube. As could be seen in the short clip, the all-electric long-hauler features some compelling design elements, from components inspired by the Model 3 to a mysterious pedal beside the vehicle’s brakes. The Semi’s recent video was uploaded by Moldova-born […]

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Tesla Model X faces off with Jaguar I-PACE in standing drag, rolling race

For the longest time, the Tesla Model X has established itself as the fastest SUV in the market. With the introduction of the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE, however, the Model X is meeting what could very well be its biggest challenger to date. What happens, then, when the Model X comes face-to-face against the I-PACE in […]

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Spy shots inside Tesla’s giant tent suggest assembly line buildout in progress

Spy shots taken of Tesla’s giant tent at Fremont show that the buildout of the company’s new Model 3 assembly line is still ongoing. As could be seen in images showcasing the new structure, the giant tent still has a lot of open room despite machinery already in place. The spy shots were uploaded and […]

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Tesla Model 3 shows off its speed in exhilarating salt flats run

A Tesla Model 3 owner recently took his compact electric car to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. As could be seen in footage captured of the run, Tesla’s most affordable vehicle to date looks right at home when traveling at high speeds. The exhilarating run was shared by Model 3 owner Michael Striker, who […]

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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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Custom car builder launches Tesla Model S Shooting Brake wagon in UK market

Dutch coachbuilder RemetzCar took the wraps off its version of the Tesla Model S Shooting Brake on Tuesday, unveiling a stunning gold-green, modified all-electric wagon in London. The design of the custom-built Tesla came from the studio of 33-year-old car designer Niels van Roij, who led the team that worked on converting the Model S […]

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Tesla Model 3 “Phantom Drain” compared to Model S and Model X

Tesla Model 3 currently leads the pack in terms of having the highest parasitic battery drain, or better known as “Phantom Drain”, over Tesla’s more mature Model S and Model X. Phantom Drain represents the amount of charge an electric vehicle loses when it is not being driven or operated by a person, similar to how smartphones […]

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Elon Musk teases ‘Ice Blaster’ as The Boring Co. delivers first 1000 flamethrowers

Following the release of the Not-a-Flamethrower, it was only a matter of time before Elon Musk announced the next merchandise that The Boring Company would offer. Never one to disappoint, Musk stated that the Boring Co. Ice Blaster would be offered sometime before winter. Elon Musk has actually mentioned the Boring Co. Ice Blaster earlier […]

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Tesla approved body shop highlights Model 3 repair in time-lapse video

Tesla-certified body shop, Autocraft Bodywerks based out of Austin, TX, has showcased just how much work goes into repairing and restoring a damaged Tesla Model 3 in a time-lapse video posted to YouTube. As could be seen in the video, workers of the body shop spent several days replacing Model 3’s rear-quarter body panel that […]

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