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
Tag: Model X
Autopilot 2.0 Rock Steady in Heavy Rain
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz0icfGC6D4″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]TMC member calisnow posted a video of his Model X performing some “rock solid lane keeping” in heavy rain.[/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
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 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
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]
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