Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen took the next-generation Tesla Roadster prototype out Friday for an “afternoon cruise,” but the car stalled on the side of the road. Von Holzhausen posted a photo Friday of himself behind the wheel of the car Tesla CEO Elon Musk says will “give a hardcore smackdown to gasoline cars.” Afternoon… Continue reading Tesla’s Roadster Prototype Seen Broken Down in Malibu
Month: January 2018
Tesla Launches Web-Based Trip Planner
Tesla’s website now features a handy trip planning tool that maps the best routes based on charger locations and provides the charging time required at each stop. Users select a model of Tesla and battery size, then enter departure and destination info. The tool then overlays the route on Google Maps, noting the Supercharger and… Continue reading Tesla Launches Web-Based Trip Planner
Tesla Offers Winter Wheel and Tire Package for Model 3
As severe winter weather descends on the U.S. causing many commuters to find snowy roads, Tesla has released a winter wheel and tire package for the Model 3. The Model 3 launched with a standard 18-inch wheel package on Michelin Primacy MXM4 (235/45-18, 98W) tires. The company also offers an optional 19-inch wheel package on Continental ProContact… Continue reading Tesla Offers Winter Wheel and Tire Package for Model 3
Tesla Delivered 1,550 Model 3s in Q4
Tesla delivered just 1,550 Model 3s in the fourth quarter, a major miss considering CEO Elon Musk said in July the company may hit 20,000 Model 3s per month in December. Tesla announced the production and delivery numbers in a press release Wednesday. In explaining the numbers, the company said: During Q4, we made major… Continue reading Tesla Delivered 1,550 Model 3s in Q4
SpaceX Shows Off Falcon Heavy in New Video
SpaceX’s new Falcon Heavy rocket went vertical for the first time last week. Now SpaceX has released a flyover video of the launchpad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center that gives us the best view yet of the the Falcon Heavy. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdeEU2glMJT/?hl=en&taken-by=spacex SpaceX published the video to Instagram with a caption noting that the Falcon Heavy… Continue reading SpaceX Shows Off Falcon Heavy in New Video
‘Beta’ Version of Automatic Wipers Feature Included in Software Update
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tesla’s v8.1 (2017.50.3.x) update includes a beta version of the rain-sensing wipers feature owners have been requesting. According to the the software release notes: Keep your windshield clear with automatic wipers (Beta) You can now set your Model S windshield wipers to turn on automatically in wet weather. Tap CONTROLS > Settings > Vehicle. and… Continue reading ‘Beta’ Version of Automatic Wipers Feature Included in Software Update