Due to some recurring issues with its MCU touchscreen, Tesla says it will extend the warranty on the part. Owners have reported that screens can be slow to power-up, become frozen, or completely die. Tesla posted on its website about the issues and warranty extension: Tesla is committed to building the highest quality products as… Continue reading Tesla Will Address Touchscreen Issues With Warranty Extension
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Tesla Software Update Improves Speed Limit Sign Detection
Tesla’s latest software update (2020.40.0.4) includes a few new features and an improvement to its Speed Assist feature. The update rolled out to Tesla owners on Wednesday. In addition to improvements to “Speed Assist,” which debuted in August, the update also included new security and infotainment features. Notable additions to the software include: Speed Assist Improvements… Continue reading Tesla Software Update Improves Speed Limit Sign Detection
5 Ways to Prepare for a Tesla Road Trip
Hearing the call of the open road? Overdue to explore a new place? Missing familiar faces? Thinking ahead to the holidays? Whatever your reason for a road trip, we’ve got you covered. Follow the advice here to prepare yourself and your Tesla for the most stress-free, satisfying highway adventure possible. Get Your Tesla a Checkup… Continue reading 5 Ways to Prepare for a Tesla Road Trip
New Autopilot Feature Keeps Cars in Passing Lane
A new update to Tesla’s Autopilot software enables the cars to remain in the passing lane, rather than only using the left lane when there’s a slower vehicle to pass. Tesla included the “Exit Passing Lane” feature in its 2020.36.10 software update. The feature will be available to cars equipped with Hardware 2.5 or above and the… Continue reading New Autopilot Feature Keeps Cars in Passing Lane
Tesla Cars to Sound Pedestrian Warning With ‘Snake Jazz’
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk says Tesla vehicles will soon play “snake jazz or Polynesian elevator music” out of an external speaker. Tesla added external speakers in 2019 to be used for pedestrian warning sounds. The concern is that electric vehicles produce less noise, so pedestrians may not be alerted to a car approaching. Automakers have… Continue reading Tesla Cars to Sound Pedestrian Warning With ‘Snake Jazz’
Musk Says Two-Factor ID Coming Soon
Two-factor authentication is coming to Tesla’s accounts after being “embarrassingly late,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet. Musk said the security feature is undergoing “final validation” and should be released to Tesla customers soon. Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for online services beyond just a username and password. For example,… Continue reading Musk Says Two-Factor ID Coming Soon
Tesla’s Latest Software Release Includes Safety, Performance Features
Tesla released its latest software update (2020.32.1), which includes a number of safety and performance improvements. Tesla is now offering “Dynamic Brake Lights” in new markets after releasing the feature to Europe in March 2019. Unfortunately, the functionality will likely not be available in the United States for some time. Government regulations indicate that brake… Continue reading Tesla’s Latest Software Release Includes Safety, Performance Features
Tesla Announces Color-Change Wrap Service in China
Tesla is offering a vinyl wrap option to customers in China. The new Tesla-managed wrap service was announced on the company’s Wibo account. The service has launched in five cities – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou. Other cities will be announced this month, according the the post. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk previously mentioned wraps. When asked… Continue reading Tesla Announces Color-Change Wrap Service in China
Study: Model 3 is the Fastest-Selling Used Car
A recent survey of sales found Tesla models to be among the fastest-selling used cars. The study by car search engine iSeeCars.com analyzed more than 9 million new and used cars sold from November 2019 through June 2020 and found that the average time to sell a used car for March through June was 68.9… Continue reading Study: Model 3 is the Fastest-Selling Used Car
Tesla Beats Expectations on Revenue, Aims to Exceed 500K Deliveries in 2020
Tesla beat earnings expectations for the pandemic-impacted second quarter, reporting $6.04 billion in revenue versus analyst projections of $5.37 billion. Highlights from the quarterly report include: Cash $535M increase in cash and cash equivalents in Q2 to $8.6B Operating cash flow less capex (free cash flow) $418M in Q2 Profitability $327M GAAP operating income; 5.4%… Continue reading Tesla Beats Expectations on Revenue, Aims to Exceed 500K Deliveries in 2020