As an AP1 Model X owner, I didn’t expect Autopilot to evolve much over the last 12 months. Tesla software engineers had their hands full writing code for AP2 vehicles, so I figured Autopilot updates for AP1 vehicles would simply enter a dormant phase. That certainly did not turn out to be the case! While… Continue reading Autopilot Has Been Improving on AP1 Vehicles Too
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Testing The Limits of Winter Driving in a Model X
My wife Karen and I have opposing viewpoints on winter driving. She likes to drive an expendable vehicle in case something bad happens. I like to drive a capable vehicle to minimize the odds that something bad will happen. Her choice: a 2004 AWD Sienna with all season tires. My choice: a P90D Model X… Continue reading Testing The Limits of Winter Driving in a Model X
Service Center Rescues Kitten Trapped in Model X
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/NSc7wjQ1Ts8″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]TMC Member SUMD was surprised to wake up this morning and find that his Model X was meowing. A cat managed to lodge itself somewhere inside the rear of the vehicle and was unable to find its way out. Fortunately, as you can see in the video below, a trip to the Tesla Service… Continue reading Service Center Rescues Kitten Trapped in Model X
Update: Model X Awarded 5-Star Crash Rating in Every Category
After videos emerged of the Model X undergoing National Highway Travel Safety Administration crash tests, the organization has announced that the SUV is the first ever to earn the 5-star rating across the board. This morning, Tesla posted a reaction to the rating. We engineered Model X to be the safest SUV ever, and today, the… Continue reading Update: Model X Awarded 5-Star Crash Rating in Every Category
Model X Expected to Receive Top Rating in Crash Tests
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCXaR3_r164″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]Telsa has predicted that the Model X will receive the highest safety rating ever for an SUV and it seems we’re about to find out if that’s true. Videos have emerged from the National Highway Travel Safety Administration showing the Model X during crash tests, which means a rating is likely at any… Continue reading Model X Expected to Receive Top Rating in Crash Tests
Standard, Premium, Performance: Tesla Rolls Out New Order Process
Tesla has tweaked its ordering process, now bundling options into Standard, Premium, and Performance packages. The change in process has been rolled out to the online configurator. A comparison of the packages for a Model S are below. Buyers can still upgrade certain options, depending on their selected package. For instance, an upgraded sound system… Continue reading Standard, Premium, Performance: Tesla Rolls Out New Order Process
Tesla Updates Lease-End Options
Tesla has updated its leasing terms to include four different lease-end options. Customers can return their vehicle to Tesla, extend their lease, purchase their Tesla, or upgrade to a new Tesla. New details added to the the company’s web site are posted below. Lease-End Options If your lease is ending in the next few months,… Continue reading Tesla Updates Lease-End Options
Musk Calls Upcoming Autopilot Release “Smooth as Silk”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk described an upcoming version of the company’s Autopilot software as “smooth as silk.” During a tweetstorm, Musk hyped upcoming software that will deliver a new control algorithm expected to improve Tesla’s autonomous capabilities. Recent updates have increased speed limits on Autopilot – Autosteer and Traffic Aware Cruise Control at 90 mph… Continue reading Musk Calls Upcoming Autopilot Release “Smooth as Silk”
Autopilot Update Boosts Autosteer Speed to 90 mph
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
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