Tesla’s latest software update for second generation Autopilot vehicles (8.1.17.17.4) boosts the speed limit for Autosteer to 90 mph, on par with first generation capabilities. According to the release notes: On highways: Autosteer and Traffic Aware Cruise Control have speed limits of 90 mph. Off highways: Autosteer is no longer restricted to 35 mph. Autosteer… Continue reading Autopilot Update Boosts Autosteer Speed to 90 mph
Tag: Model S
Tesla Recalls 53,000 Cars for Parking Brake Fix
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on 53,000 of its cars to correct a possible defect in the parking brake. The recall specifically names Model S and X vehicles produced between February and October 2016. According to an email sent to owners: “Tesla recently discovered a potential manufacturing issue with electric parking brakes installed on… Continue reading Tesla Recalls 53,000 Cars for Parking Brake Fix
Tesla Tops AAA’s Green Car Guide
AAA has named Tesla’s Model S and Model X best in a ranking of top “Green Vehicles.” The Model X won the “overall” category, as well as best “SUV.” The Model S topped the “Large” category. Below are the winners in each category: Overall – Tesla Model X 75D Subcompact – Car Chevy Bolt EV… Continue reading Tesla Tops AAA’s Green Car Guide
Upgrading a Model S 60D to 75D
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/VW_w4bQGg4w” video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]TMC member fasteddie7 posted a video that shows the ease of upgrading a Mode S 60D to 75D. The video shows the entire whole process – from payment to upgrade confirmation from the car. See the thread here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Tesla Drops Price on Model S 75, Adds Features
As part of a number of updates to its buying portal, Tesla has excited a lot of Model S 60D owners by dropping the price the price to extend range to 75-kWh capacity for $2,000, down from $9,000. Since Tesla is killing the 60-kWh Model S model going forward, a new 75 is now the least… Continue reading Tesla Drops Price on Model S 75, Adds Features
EPA Ratings List Tesla Model S 100D as the Longest Range EV
The EPA has updated it’s ratings to officially list the Tesla Model S 100D as the longest range all-electric vehicle at 335 miles. The new official rating for city and highway mileage on the agency’s website: City range: 331.1 miles Highway range: 337.2 miles Combined range: 335 miles Still, the 100D’s overall efficiency of 102… Continue reading EPA Ratings List Tesla Model S 100D as the Longest Range EV
Tesla To Replace Car Delivered With Busted A-Pillar
Tesla will replace a Model S delivered to a TMC member with a cracked A-pillar. Matthew Cheung has been keeping the forum updated on the strange experience. He realized his car’s A-pillar was severely cracked, a major defect that was missed during the car’s build and quality checks. The crack appears to have been painted… Continue reading Tesla To Replace Car Delivered With Busted A-Pillar
Musk Teases Easy Easter Egg Access
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tesla owners will soon have “one touch access to all discovered Tesla Easter eggs,” according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk. But, take note of Musk’s use of “discovered.” Tesla owners will still need to poke around the car’s software to find the hidden software features. Feature coming soon that allows one touch access… Continue reading Musk Teases Easy Easter Egg Access
Tesla Sets Expectations: Model 3 To Be Simpler, Offer Fewer Options
Seemingly prompted by the question “Should I trade in my Model S for a Model 3?,” Tesla has published a blog post to differentiate the cars. The post reinforces that the Model S is the flagship and will continue to be packed with more power, range and features, while the Model 3 is smaller, simpler… Continue reading Tesla Sets Expectations: Model 3 To Be Simpler, Offer Fewer Options
Tesla Announces Q1 2017 Vehicle Delivery Numbers
Tesla delivered just over 25,000 vehicles in Q1, a record for the company. Approximately 13,450 of those vehicles were the Model S and 11,550 were the Model X. The numbers represent a 69% increase over Q1 2016. Tesla said the count should be viewed as slightly conservative. In addition to Q1 deliveries, about 4,650 vehicles… Continue reading Tesla Announces Q1 2017 Vehicle Delivery Numbers