Tesla Model 3 soundly humbles tuned 2020 Toyota Supra in drag race
It is pretty interesting to note that the Tesla Model 3 Performance is actually the electric car maker’s most conservative Performance-branded vehicle in its lineup. Without a special launch feature...
View ArticleFirst look at Tesla Roadster diecast: Unboxing video reveals close-up details
When Elon Musk unveiled the next-generation Tesla Roadster back in 2017, he stated that the all-electric supercar, for all its speed and specs, will be a practical vehicle. A recently-shared unboxing...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 firmware update for 5% power boost compared, before and after
Tesla’s recently released 2019.36.2.1 over-the-air software update promised a roughly 5% power increase to owners of the Model 3, Model S and Model X. Two owners of Dual Motor Model 3s tested the...
View ArticleRivian R1T spotted in public during commercial filming session
A pre-production Rivian R1T was spotted on the streets of a small town in British Columbia, Canada, giving those in the area the chance to see the not-yet-released electric truck driving on normal...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 nails 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec after OTA software update
The Tesla Model 3 Performance variant broke the three-second 0-60 MPH barrier after receiving a 5% performance update. Popular Tesla YouTuber Brooks Weisblat of DragTimes shared data from numerous...
View ArticleRivian highlights startup culture with purpose in behind the scenes video
Electric car startup Rivian released a video showcasing its electric vehicle mission, along with the moment its production team in Irvine, California were able to view the first release candidate of...
View ArticleLivestream: Elon Musk’s Boring Company breaks ground on Las Vegas tunnel project
The Boring Company’s Las Vegas tunnel connecting the city’s convention center to various hot spots around the Sin City will break ground later today. On November 15 at 3 pm PST, the Boring Company,...
View ArticleTesla owner upgrades Autopilot 2.5 to 3.0 Hardware: Cost, results, and more
Back in October 2018, Elon Musk stated on Twitter that Tesla owners with HW2.5 vehicles who purchased the Full Self-Driving suite will be receiving a free upgrade to the company’s custom-designed,...
View ArticleJames May gears up to pit his new Tesla vs a Hydrogen Toyota Mirai
Former Top Gear host and Model S owner James May will compare his new battery-powered Tesla sedan to his most recent purchase: a Toyota Mirai, a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (HFCEV). The Toyota...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 owner puts Smart Summon through intense obstacle course
A Tesla Model 3 owner put his vehicle’s Smart Summon capability to the test in a homemade obstacle course with cones. YouTuber Kevin Rooke filmed his attempt to find out how the most polarizing feature...
View ArticleUS Senator wants Tesla Autopilot disabled because drivers are sleeping behind...
Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features received criticism from U.S. Senator Ed Markey during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on November 20. The Democratic senator from the State of...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Performance quietly slays Lamborghini in 1/2-mile drag race
By now, the fact that Teslas are capable of slaying most high-performance production cars on the quarter-mile is common knowledge. With their instant torque, the Model S, Model X, and Model 3 are...
View ArticleTesla Cybertruck will have Elon Musk’s flamethrower as an option
Elon Musk has hinted on Twitter that the infamous Boring Company “Not-a-Flamethrower” may be included as an option for the newly released Tesla Cybertruck. The popular post-apocalyptic theme television...
View ArticleTesla Autopilot steers around rogue barrier at construction site with ease
Tesla’s Autopilot continues to get more refined with each new update, and if a recent video from a Model 3 owner is any indication, it appears that the driver-assist system is getting more capable in...
View ArticleTesla Model Y with matte black and chrome trim spotted at LA-Vegas Supercharger
A Tesla Model Y with a combination of matte black window trim and Tesla’s signature chrome trim was spotted at the Barstow, CA Supercharger station over the US Thanksgiving weekend. Tesla owner and...
View ArticleTesla China’s battery facility shell nears completion as Model 3 fleet...
Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China may still be waiting for its final approvals before it could start delivering the locally-produced Model 3, but the construction activities in the Shanghai-based complex...
View ArticleFord Mach-E touchscreen demo only highlights Tesla’s stark lead in user...
Tesla holds a lead in several aspects of the electric car market, from its battery management and efficiency to its over-the-air software updates. Part of this is due to its vertical integration,...
View ArticleTesla owner Smart Summons Model 3 across a snow covered parking lot
A Tesla Model 3 owner demonstrated his vehicle’s ability to “Smart Summon” across a snow-covered parking lot and it performed flawlessly. The video posted to Youtube is one of the first instances of...
View ArticleTesla Cybertruck to become New York man’s power source for tiny home
A New York man plans to use the Tesla Cybertruck as a power source for his “tiny home.” Karl Gesslein, a resident of Ithaca placed an order for the Cybertruck the day of the unveiling after realizing...
View ArticlePorsche Taycan matches Tesla Model 3, Model X Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating
The Taycan is one of Porsche’s biggest announcements in recent years, and the company’s first crack at an all-electric performance car recently received top marks in terms of crash-test safety ratings...
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