Tag: Model S

See the Autopilot 8.1 Summon Feature in Action

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OfiZcEmz08″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]Tesla’s “Summon” feature was added to the most recent Autopilot update and the user demo videos are rolling out. The feature enables the car to move on its own, without a driver in the car. It’s primarily used to get in and out of parking spaces.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Autosteer Speed Increases to 80 mph With 8.1 Update

Tesla has rolled out its 8.1 software update, which includes updates to Autopilot for hardware version 2.0. Updates include: – Increased speed limit for Autosteer from 55 mph to 80 mph. As part of this, owners will need to calibrate cameras before engaging the feature. – The Summon feature, which enables the car to self-drive… Continue reading Autosteer Speed Increases to 80 mph With 8.1 Update

Morgan Stanley Analyst Says Tesla Innovation Threatens ‘Technological Obsolescence’ for 250M Cars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqza-1VnBVE” video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas discussed the potential of electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and car sharing during an interview on CNBV. Jonas said the pace of innovation in vehicles, particularly around self-driving technology, could quickly render many cars on roadways obsolete.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Tesla Launches New Corporate Fleet Program

Tesla has announced a corporate fleet program, touting its vehicles as “perfect company cars.” On a new webpage for the program the company outlines both driver and corporate benefits: Driver Benefits 7,500 Federal Tax Credit Various State Incentives Preferential Parking Spots Fewer maintenance intervals Car Pool lane access (various states) Low fuel costs and long… Continue reading Tesla Launches New Corporate Fleet Program

TMC Member Sets Quarter-Mile Record in Stock Model S

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TMC Member Chris Bergemann ran a 10.638-second quarter mile, a record time for a completely stock sedan. Bergemann recorded his epic day at the track and shared it with the TMC community. “I’ve owned several high performance cars in my years, but always had to deal with the compromise of putting a cage in it, or not… Continue reading TMC Member Sets Quarter-Mile Record in Stock Model S

Teslas Have Logged More Than 4 Billion Road Miles

Tesla’s entire global fleet has collectively traveled more than 4 billion electric miles. The milestone was crossed last week and noted on the company’s Electric Road Trip page, which keeps a rolling counter of total Tesla miles. With Tesla’s fleet poised to grow substantially with the release of the Model 3, it can be expected… Continue reading Teslas Have Logged More Than 4 Billion Road Miles

Autopilot 2.0 Gets a Speed Bump

Tesla rolled out an update (8.0.2.17.9.3) to vehicles equipped with second generation Autopilot hardware that increases speeds, but fails to match the the company’s first generation Autopilot. Both Traffic Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are seeing increases of 5 mph: – Traffic Aware Cruise Control increased from 80 to 85 mph – Autosteer speed limit… Continue reading Autopilot 2.0 Gets a Speed Bump

Tesla President Jon McNeill Says 300 Approved Body Shops Will Be Added in Weeks

Jon McNeill, Tesla’s President of Global Sales and Services, has responded on the TMC forum to concerns and complaints over service delays in certified third-party repair shops. Notably, McNeill said Tesla will add 300 approved body shops in the next few weeks, and will “eliminate” underperforming body shops. McNeill posted on a discussion about a blog post… Continue reading Tesla President Jon McNeill Says 300 Approved Body Shops Will Be Added in Weeks

Live Chat Added To MyTesla Page

Tesla has rolled out Live Chat for it’s MyTesla webpage, aiming to to help owners solve problems more efficiently. The page now includes a red chat bar located in the lower right corner of the screen that enables a live chat with a Tesla representative.