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Tesla Model S (Page 11)

By John Goreham on July 2, 2021 - 1:37PM
Trusted news outlets, first responders, and the vehicle's owner report that a Tesla Model S Plaid caught fire and that the doors did not function properly when the occupant tried to exit.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 2, 2021 - 10:23AM
Elon Musk is excited by the work Tesla's autopilot simulation team is doing. Musk says their simulations are so good they are "eerily realistic" and as a result wonders if Tesla should make a game.
By John Goreham on July 1, 2021 - 2:04PM
If you are of the opinion that weight is a spoiler for EVs, drive a few.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 30, 2021 - 1:06PM
As initial deliveries of the Long Range Model S begin, owners are reporting the vehicle does indeed come with Insane Mode and Drag Strip Mode.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 29, 2021 - 9:51AM
Tesla China sets yet another production record in China despite the numerous challenges the EV maker has faced in the world's largest vehicle market.
By Timothy Boyer on June 28, 2021 - 9:57AM
Race Day at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race is over and it has been a wild ride as Pobst goes Plaid in his “upgraded” Tesla Model S Plaid and places 1st in the Exhibition Class. Watch the linked video on a big screen or on your Virtual Reality headset and be sure to have taken some motion sickness meds to prepare for an enjoyable ride as you take a peek over the Pobst’s shoulders at what it’s like to go Plaid up Pikes Peak.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 27, 2021 - 12:04AM
According to multiple sources, Tesla is calling Model S Plaid Plus reservation holders in the Bay Area and the EV maker is offering them Model S Plaid priority delivery for the end-of-quarter push.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 26, 2021 - 5:03AM
Chinese Regulators announced today, Tesla will recall nearly 285,520 imported and made-in-China Model 3 and Y vehicles due to issues where owners can inadvertently engage autopilot while driving.
By Timothy Boyer on June 25, 2021 - 1:34PM
Why didn’t Tesla install the newer and more powerful 4680 battery in its recently released Model S Plaid? According to an expert on battery technology, their choice makes a lot of sense when you look at what is said at Tesla’s Quarterly meetings and not so much on public speculations and some sandbagging on Musk’s part.
By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2021 - 9:36AM
Here’s a Tesla Plaid put to music as it races up Pikes Peak in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race, plus commentary by race car driver Randy Pobst on problems he is experiencing with the Tesla Plaid and how he feels the Yokohama racing slicks he is using are performing.
By Timothy Boyer on June 23, 2021 - 9:26AM
Ever wonder what it would look like from the passenger seat of a souped-up Tesla Model S Plaid hitting those crazy curves on Pikes Peak? Well, here’s your chance to see some Tesla history in the making as we watch Randy Pobst in a qualifying run through the upper section of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on the first day of Practice/Qualifying rounds.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 23, 2021 - 9:17AM
Brandenburg Environmental Minister Axel Vogel says "it is right to give Tesla preferential treatment" since the settlement of the factory in the area will have a positive impact that will reach the whole of Europe.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 22, 2021 - 11:15AM
Tesla has several different types of cars and one of those is the Model S. It was the first production car after the original roadster to be produced for customers and there has been many versions! Let's talk about this car!
By Tinsae Aregay on June 21, 2021 - 11:08AM
According to a recent job posting on Tesla's Careers page, Tesla is planning to hire actuaries to help build out the company's revolutionary insurance business in Europe.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 21, 2021 - 1:15AM
Recently, the Twitter user, James Stephenson, posted 69 Tweets in the most detailed analysis of Tesla I've ever seen. Let's take a look at Tweet #3 of these which focuses on Tesla's delivery of vehicles quarter by quarter, year over year. Here is the details!
By Frank DiMuccio on June 19, 2021 - 12:01PM
With vehicles like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan being able to charge several miles worth of power in a single minute, the era of range anxiety appears to be approaching its end. Many potential owners felt that the long charge times required for many electric vehicles were prohibiting them from purchasing one, but as fast charging stations pop-up across the world, that may be less of an issue.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 19, 2021 - 4:29AM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's favorite vehicle/Tesla and daily driver has been the Model S. And now with the launch of the Plaid variant Musk seems unable to hold back his excitement and now claims the Plaid Model S can accelerate 20% quicker than gravity.
By Daniel Cappo on June 15, 2021 - 10:03PM
The EPA just released the official range statistics for the Model S Long Range. The EPA has not released range data for the Model S Plaid which debuted last week at the delivery event.

By Timothy Boyer on June 15, 2021 - 6:24PM
Are you undecided about whether Tesla’s yoke steering is right for you? Here’s a link to a video of yoke steering in action that illustrates at least one bothersome aspect of driving with this type of non-wheel, steering wheel.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 15, 2021 - 1:38PM
Brandenburg State Office for Environment has confirmed Tesla's decision to add a battery plant to the Giga Berlin plans will necessitate a second public review and possibly a public hearing.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 14, 2021 - 3:52PM
According to rumors, Tesla is planning to export made-in-China Model Ys to European customers. Model Y deliveries in Europe could begin as soon as the beginning of Q3 2021.
By Frank DiMuccio on June 12, 2021 - 9:57AM
With Tesla’s spectacular Model S Plaid event and Ford’s Maverick reveal, it can be hard to remember that we’ve been suffering a shortage of both new and used vehicles. Today, we got sightings of both a Spy-shot Clad Rivian R1S, and a show-room floor Ford Mustang Mach E in the wild. I’d like to think that at least some of the waiting for deliveries on ordered vehicles may finally be coming to an end.
By Timothy Boyer on June 11, 2021 - 9:46AM
It’s the morning after the highly anticipated Tesla Plaid Event. And while not everyone can stay up at night because of kids, deadlines, and work the next morning, here is your opportunity to watch the Tesla Plaid Event in a 10-minute recap. So, during your coffee break today, take a look at this select video that show-and-tells the least you will want to know that stands out among the plethora of post-Tesla Plaid Event videos.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 11, 2021 - 9:41AM
Tesla recently had its Model S Plaid event last night. The car is one of the safest, fastest, most entertaining, most robust, and most "alien" of any production car ever made. The Tesla Model S Plaid - "It's Alien Technology" - Elon Musk.
By Daniel Cappo on June 11, 2021 - 7:40AM
The Model S Plaid delivery event showcased this particular vehicle’s record-breaking statistics. This event gave some indication as to what the future of the Model S could look like.

By Frank DiMuccio on June 11, 2021 - 12:08AM
As Tesla moves forward in their quest to bring full self-driving onto the road, companies like GM and Volkswagen are following suit. The HUMMER EV and any Cadillac EV will likely have Super Cruise installed. Tesla has recently started offering paid trials for FSD, and Volkswagen has recently bandied about the concept of offering vehicle autonomy as a premium hourly service.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 10, 2021 - 12:37PM
Tesla is having a Model S Plaid event tonight at its Fremont, CA, factory at 7PM PST. There hasn't been a lot of updates on what is going to be shown here besides the Model S Plaid and I believe Tesla has a chance to surprise on the upside.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 10, 2021 - 12:53AM
Tesla has raised Plaid Model S price by $10,000 hours ahead of the delivery event. This makes earlier rumors suggesting 350KW V4 supercharging and 4680 cells being announced at the delivery event more likely.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 8, 2021 - 5:42AM
Tesla's application to add a battery plant to Giga Berlin gets scheduled for a final public review. The plans will be available for the public to comment on from June 13 up to July 14.
By Timothy Boyer on June 7, 2021 - 10:41AM
A recent tweet from Elon Musk alerted anxious Tesla fans that the Model S Plaid Plus is not just delayed in its release, but is actually cancelled. Here’s a summary of what some Tesla experts are saying that explains why the Model S Plaid Plus was cancelled.