Tesla Sets Production Record Despite Supply Chain Challenges

Tesla set a new record in Q2, producing 206,421 vehicles. During the quarter, Tesla produced 204,081 units of its more affordable Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV. The company said it produced 2,340 of its flagship Model S and X vehicles. Tesla built 180,338 cars in Q1. Tesla delivered a total 201,250 vehicles in… Continue reading Tesla Sets Production Record Despite Supply Chain Challenges

See New Photos of Model X Plaid Interior

Tesla’s upcoming “Plaid” version of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles will come with interior improvements. Photos posted to Twitter of an updated Model X interior offers a good look at the changes. Twitter user @WholeMarsBlog spotted a Plaid Model X near the automaker’s Fremont, Calif. factory area. Tesla has one of the most… Continue reading See New Photos of Model X Plaid Interior

AMD RDNA 2 Architecture to Power Tesla’s Infotainment System

Tesla’s Model S sedan and Model X SUV are set to receive a big bump in computing power. AMD Chief Executive Dr. Lisa Su announced in a keynote speech at the Computex tradeshow that the vehicles will feature the RDNA 2 GPU architecture. Tesla’s infotainment system will consist of an AMD Ryzen processor with its own… Continue reading AMD RDNA 2 Architecture to Power Tesla’s Infotainment System

Tesla Pushing ‘Cabin Camera Updates’

Model 3 interior

Tesla has reportedly enabled the interior camera in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to monitor drivers when Autopilot is engaged. Twitter user @WholeMarsBlog shared photos on Twitter of “Cabin Camera Updates” included in a new software release. The notes say the “cabin camera above the rearview mirror can now detect and alert driver inattentiveness while… Continue reading Tesla Pushing ‘Cabin Camera Updates’

Tesla Delays Deliveries of Refreshed Model S, Model X

TMC members are reporting longer timelines for delivery of the refreshed Model S and Model X. For the Model S, it’s a waiting game. But, it seems there may be a date soon. Twitter user @Huddster2 shared an email from Tesla saying more information will be shared next week. “Due to high volume of Model S… Continue reading Tesla Delays Deliveries of Refreshed Model S, Model X

Tesla Shows Improvement in Q1 Safety Report

With the release of Tesla’s Q1 2021 Vehicle Safety Report, Chief Executive Elon Musk says that Autopilot is nearly 10-times safer than the “average vehicle.” According to the report: In the 1st quarter, we registered one accident for every 4.19 million miles driven in which drivers had Autopilot engaged. For those driving without Autopilot but… Continue reading Tesla Shows Improvement in Q1 Safety Report

Tesla Posts Record Q1 Production

Tesla released Friday its first quarter production numbers, showing a record performance.  The electric car maker produced a total of 180,338 vehicles and delivered a total of 184,800 cars. Tesla noted that it did not produce any Model S or Model X vehicles in Q1, but delivered 2,020 units. The lower-priced Model 3 and Model Y… Continue reading Tesla Posts Record Q1 Production

Smart Charge Your Tesla and Save Over $100/year on Your Home Energy Bill With ev.energy

After two years of refining our award-winning, smart-charging technology with a select group of utility partners (including American Electric Power, Ameren and Silicon Valley Clean Energy) we have launched our app, for free to the general US public March 22, 2021.  Why should Tesla owners be interested? The ev.energy helps Tesla drivers automatically charge during… Continue reading Smart Charge Your Tesla and Save Over $100/year on Your Home Energy Bill With ev.energy

Tesla Lovers, Protect Your Investment

New interior updates from Tesla have everyone’s heads turning. The redesigned Model S and X have more screen space, higher resolution and an airplane style steering wheel. Each vehicle from Tesla has a unique interior with sleek and modern finishes all with distinctive style. Yes, Tesla has mastered their game for stylish interiors, but the… Continue reading Tesla Lovers, Protect Your Investment

NHTSA Announces Model X Recall for Adhesive Defect

Tesla has issued a recall for Model X vehicles produced between September 17, 2015 and July 31, 2016. The recall applies to 9,136 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall Wednesday, citing a defect with an adhesive on some parts. According to the safety recall report: “The Model X is equipped… Continue reading NHTSA Announces Model X Recall for Adhesive Defect