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Tesla Model S (Page 12)

By Tinsae Aregay on
Over the weekend Elon Musk visited the Giga Texas construction site. Musk seems really happy with the construction progress and says the factory will be over a mile long and 7 stories high when complete.
By Jeremy Johnson on
In a match race of the century, we have a recent video of a drag race between a Tesla Model S Plaid and a Chevy 69 Camaro. Clearly the Chevy 69 Camaro has had some modifications done, including using Nitrous, but even so, this is the first time I've seen the Tesla Model S Plaid lose in any kind of race. Let's check in on the action.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Are used Tesla vehicles appreciating in value? We are seeing instances of appreciating value for trade into Tesla where the price offered has increased over time. Does this mean used Tesla's are an appreciating asset? Let's find out.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has distanced Tesla cars from the Chevy Bolt EV battery fire recall by pointing to architectural differences between Tesla batteries and Chevy Bolt Batteries.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has ruled out any chance Tesla might offer a conventional steering wheel for the new Model S & X. Musk's confidence in Tesla's yoke future also suggests the Cybertruck might only be offered with a yoke steering wheel.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla Model S vehicles are delayed and have been for over a month. Let's take a look and see why the Tesla Model S vehicles are delayed.
By Tinsae Aregay on
MKBHD, the largest and arguably the best tech reviewer on YouTube has released his first impressions video of the Model S Plaid. In his review, he discusses what he likes and dislikes about the vehicle. Elon Musk addresses his complaints.
By Tinsae Aregay on
After years of will they, won't they, Elon Musk has finally confirmed Tesla will be opening up the supercharger network to all EVs later this year.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Sandy Munro, a leading automotive expert, took a ride in a Tesla to see Tesla FSD Beta v9 in action. Let's see what he had to say during the drive with Chris from Dirty Tesla.
By Tinsae Aregay on
New leaked information suggests Tesla has changed its Giga Texas plans and is now planning to produce the Cybertruck ahead of the Model Y.
By John Goreham on
Tesla vehicles do not come with spare tires, but many owners add kits to help prepare for the inevitable. Here’s one item not to forget.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has confirmed the automatic gear selector powered by Tesla AI introduced on the refreshed Model S & X will be coming as an option to all Teslas.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Insider sources have revealed, Tesla is considering building 4680 packs that will go into the made in Germany Model Y, in Giga Texas, and shipping them to Giga Berlin.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has confirmed earlier suspicions that Tesla has delayed FSD Beta wide release/download button until FSD Beta V11. The current FSD V9 uses Tesla's revolutionary pure vision code only to drive on highways.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Because AT&T has decided to stop 3G services, early Tesla Model S vehicles will lose their mobile internet connection beginning February 2022.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has confirmed FSD Beta 9 only uses pure vision code for highways and says V11 is the iteration of full self-driving software that will be rolled out to regular customers.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A report out of Korea states Tesla has signed a $436 million deal with Samsung for the latter to supply cameras to be used on EVs. The report also suggests the cameras will be used on the Cybertruck and that the vehicle will not have side-view mirrors.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says soon Tesla vehicles will be able to understand turn signals, hazards, ambulance/police lights & even hand gestures. The vehicles will also be able to listen for sirens and alarms.
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to early pictures, Bioweapon Defense Mode has finally come to Fremont, California-made Model Ys.
By Timothy Boyer on
Call it a “non-race race” if you will, but pitting 11 popular EVs against each other in a four-state 1,000 mile loop, and you’ve got an event worth watching. Check out this YouTube video that shows how Tesla actually does against other EVs when it’s not ludicrous speed performance that counts, but the electronics controlling its power, the difference in charging rates between vehicles and charging stations…and smart decision making.
By Tinsae Aregay on
The State Environmental Agency of Brandenburg announced today it is initiating proceedings to fine Tesla for constructing tanks without a permit. This has led to increased calls to freeze Giga Berlin's construction altogether.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has set a new delivery record in Germany for the month of June. In doing so, the EV maker also outsold the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 combined.
By Jeremy Johnson on
There was a recent set of Tweets by the Twitter user @matty_mogul about Tesla's battery advantage over its competitors. The gap is HUGE. Let's go over his findings.
By Daniel Cappo on
This is an impressive number of miles especially when compared to any other car. There are many factors that could have led to good brake durability in this instance.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Jörg Steinbach, Brandenburg State's Economic Minister, gave a wide-ranging interview where he discussed Giga Berlin's final permit, delay, and questioned the motivation behind environmental groups objecting the project.
By John Goreham on
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
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
If you are of the opinion that weight is a spoiler for EVs, drive a few.
By Tinsae Aregay on
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
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.