Investigators believe Tesla is acting “irresponsible” for calling its high-end Autopilot system “full self-driving.” According to a Wall Street Journal report, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy told the outlet that Tesla “has clearly misled numerous people to misuse and abuse the technology.” The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent U.S. government investigative… Continue reading Report: NTSB Chair Criticizes Tesla’s Full Self-Driving System
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Tesla Stops Referral Program for Cars
Tesla has stopped its referral program for vehicles, according to an update on its website. The program previously gave owners the opportunity to earn prizes, including the company’s upcoming Tesla Roadster sports car. Owners were given a unique referral link to offer to new buyers. The prizes have fluctuated over the years. The Roadster prize… Continue reading Tesla Stops Referral Program for Cars
Tesla Looking for Good Drivers to Test Full Self-Driving System
If you want to be a beta tester of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, you’re going to need to be a good driver. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that owners will soon be able to request access via a button in the car. This will give Tesla permission to evaluate owners’ driving for seven days before… Continue reading Tesla Looking for Good Drivers to Test Full Self-Driving System
FSD Beta 10 Rolls Out to Testers
Tesla has rolled out FSD Beta 10 to testers, which have been offering their reviews of the advanced self-driving system. The latest version of FSD was delivered with software update 2020.24.15. Early reviews were positive, saying that the self-driving system is noticeably smoother than the previous version. FSD Beta Tester AI Addict posted a video… Continue reading FSD Beta 10 Rolls Out to Testers
Ford Hires Former Tesla Exec Doug Field
A former Tesla executive who left the company to work on automotive projects for Apple has now moved on to Ford. Doug Field joins Ford as chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer. He most recently served as vice president of special projects at Apple, which reportedly included the Titan car project. Field will report… Continue reading Ford Hires Former Tesla Exec Doug Field
NHTSA Announces Another Autopilot Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday that they are investigating a July 26 fatal crash in New York involving a Tesla with Autopilot engaged. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) spokeswoman told Reuters that the agency has launched a Special Crash Investigation team to analyze the death of a 52-year-old man attempting… Continue reading NHTSA Announces Another Autopilot Investigation
Gigafactory Hits Millionth Battery Pack Milestone
A picture shared online suggests that Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada has officially produced its 1 millionth battery pack. The photo was posted to the r/TeslaMotors subreddit of a sign reading “We have officially built 1,000,000 packs at Gigafactory Nevada.” It appeared employees put their signature on the sign. Gigafactory Nevada has been key to Tesla’s… Continue reading Gigafactory Hits Millionth Battery Pack Milestone
Behind the Scenes of Window Tint & PPF Installation
Ever wonder what happens to a vehicle at the shop, after it gets dropped off for window tint and paint protection film installation? Watch our video to find out. It takes you to Jay’s Detail Studio in San Antonio, where two expert SunTek installers are working on a Tesla X. They’re tinting the windows with… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Window Tint & PPF Installation
Tesla Crashes into Cop Car After Launch of NHTSA Autopilot Investigation
A Tesla operating on Autopilot hit a Florida Highway Patrol car Saturday, according to a report. The Orlando Sun Sentinal reported that a trooper was helping a disabled vehicle in the westbound lanes of I-4 near downtown Orlando. With his emergency lights on, the trooper was helping the driver when the Tesla hit the left side of… Continue reading Tesla Crashes into Cop Car After Launch of NHTSA Autopilot Investigation
Tesla Shields: Our Humble Beginnings
Two friends on a never-ending quest to provide the highest quality and best fitting mats on the market for your model 3 and Y, all while offering the best and most personable customer support answered by our co-founders. Hello, My name is Jason and I handle all the day-to-day activities and also our marketing and… Continue reading Tesla Shields: Our Humble Beginnings