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Tesla Model S (Page 11)

By Tinsae Aregay on July 16, 2021 - 8:22AM
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 July 13, 2021 - 2:57PM
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 July 12, 2021 - 10:07AM
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 July 12, 2021 - 4:35AM
According to early pictures, Bioweapon Defense Mode has finally come to Fremont, California-made Model Ys.
By Timothy Boyer on July 9, 2021 - 10:05AM
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 July 8, 2021 - 8:32PM
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 July 7, 2021 - 3:24PM
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 July 6, 2021 - 2:01PM
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 July 5, 2021 - 7:38PM
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 July 5, 2021 - 10:05AM
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 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.