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If I am reading correctly, most all manufacturers are cutting back on EV production; possibly even Tesla (soon) as their sales are slumping. Today. But that seems to be be growing pains and slow adoption vs. a return to gasoline technology. These vehicles are BETTER in most ways but today...

My 2016 MX does not turn rear fogs off after a trip. I had to do it manually. I have turned the fronts off and on and cannot tell the difference in road illumination. But I need to try them on their own without the headlights.

Cut off by an unexpected explosion?

You are totally correct. It is a problem that we mostly only have in the US. Europeans only change vehicles when practicality dictates, for the most part. Our "trading up" practice is wasteful to the extreme. Most of the world would love to browse our trash. And I have lived that way my...

Of course! We are, or wish to be, early adopters. Meanwhile we drive our LESS impractical Teslas waiting for CT. You still can't justify purchasing most ANY BEV based on cost, maintenance, and fuel. We're all early adopters willing to pay extra and deal with a lot of wormy software. A...

I have similar observations. A couple of years ago the cost of road tripping using pay-per-use Tesla chargers was about the equivalent of driving a 30 MPG car; not unreasonable but not economical by comparison to a Prius. Still, not bad. More recently, gas cars have gotten more economical...

I have my MX front fogs on always (with low-beams, that is) but was unaware that it is objectionable. They are intentionally aimed low to avoid self-blinding from reflection by the fog - the purpose of fog lights. Obviously their purpose is totally defeated when used in conjunction with low...

If you can't get the correct vinyl material, how about a piece of actual white perforated leather? It probably won't be an exact match but it is the 3rd row, after all, and the value of these legacy vehicles is plumeting anyway.

YES. To sum up: not a scam; just a bit over-promised (or under-delivered). We will probably get over it. And it MAY improve! (An encouragement for those of us way down the list such as moi.)

My largest takeaway from Tesla's achievement is not their battery cells, may of which they buy rather than build. It is their battery management system (MS and newer) and the tremendous efficiency gains in technology (octovalve and all the other MY evolution). Most has happened since 2020 and...

Everyone gets their feelings hurt occasionally, sometimes provoking an intensely off-topic response. Still, one thing I appreciate about this forum is how measured most responses are. I see many contrary views posted containing a well-above-average number of mitigating statements. I.e., "my...

I already wrote in painful detail regarding tow mode and its restrictions. There is an alternative approach should the above prove impractical. That same company has a similarly priced ZCI package that connects trailer lights wirelessly. It uses sensors placed along the Left/Right brake...

Correction: Autopilot works as always. Only the blue-icon trailer mode disables AP. Amber icon trailer mode gives you lights AND autopilot. I read where amber tow mode is responding to the light connection load only. How to reliably experience that I do not know. I have idea that...

Let me add something. As an MX owner that HAS the tow package - which is hardware only (bossal hitch) and does NOT have tow mode, a software package. I don't recommend towing with tow mode OFF. This may not be obvious but the effect is NO TRAILER LIGHTS. That seven pin connector is DEAD...

I just installed 2023.12.9.1 on my 03000 VIN 2016 MX and lost the "normal run" position of my active spoiler this morning. It stays folded into the window at all times below 45 mph. The active spoiler is supposed to fully rise anytime the car is on. It also is supposed to drop halfway back at...