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I am about to program all of my destinations into my Model 3 navigation system. On the S, once you enter the destinations, you cannot re-sort/rearrange (in alpha order or otherwise). Can someone tell me if this has been fixed on the 3? Can you sort manually or in alpha order? And does each new...

I just listed my 2013 S85 for sale here on TMC. See: Impeccably maintained multi-coat red 2013 S85—58,100 miles (warning---long) I would very much like to sell this to one of my colleagues here on TMC. You know my participation and reputation here on the forums. I am in the San Francisco Bay...

So my ‘full spec’ Performance Model 3 is here, and it is now time to let go of my well cared for 2013 S85. Before you keep reading, if you need autopilot, folding mirrors, park distance control, a panoramic roof, motorized charge port door, or SiriusXM, you can stop here and look elsewhere. But...

An excellent analysis of the impact of EVs and autonomous driving by Ben Evans: Cars and second order consequences

I frequent the Autopia Car Wash in Walnut Creek (SF Bay Area). I was there today Sat. 12/24. At the finishing area (where they dry the cars) I saw an abandoned Tesla key. I think it is for an S and is a newer looking key (has the rubber top shell). If you are missing your key and drove off...

I frequent the Autopia Car Wash in Walnut Creek (SF Bay Area). I was there today Sat. 12/24. At the finishing area (where they dry the cars) I saw an abandoned Tesla key. I think it is for an S and is a newer looking key (has the rubber top shell). If you are missing your key and drove off...

I had the opportunity to experience the new Tesla Fast Lane service at my local service center. About 2 weeks ago, my right rear passenger door handle began acting up. Specifically, when unlocking the doors from outside, or putting the car into Park, occasionally the exterior handle would run...

Not sure if you have seen the new Lexus ad campaign for their hybrid lineup. The tag line is: Always charged, always ready Running scared, huh??

Not sure if anyone caught the announcement from Toyota: Toyota, Microsoft Partner to Develop Car Tech That Drivers Want with a partnership with Microsoft to accumulate and commoditize the data acquired from their vehicles. Makes you think about exactly how much data Tesla actually has given...

Found this video (not sure if it has been posted elsewhere)...: http://digg.com/video/car-commercials-honest-funny-cracked

The SF Bay Area has always been EV friendly, with lots of charging opportunities at parking garages, workplaces, and Whole Foods markets. These are almost universally J1772 (ChargePoint or Sema) with rare Blink stations. My local Whole Foods began some construction next to the existing 2...

I know some of you TMC Connect attendees plan to drive various distances (even cross country) to the event. I also know some of you might be passing through the SF Bay Area, especially if you are hitting Bonnie's shindig before going to Monterey. Your S might be in need of some TLC by that time...

Interesting perspective on Nikola Tesla in one of my medical journals: Credit to the American Journal of Neuroradiology

Just got an invite for a Cars and Coffee at the Corte Madera location (Village at Corte Madera): This Sunday 1/26/14 from 10am-1 pm. Note that the location is on the back side of the Village on the frontage area next to 101 (where they installed the new HPWCs).

Just caught this post about an Apple patent application using your iPhone and a geofence to allow activation of functions in your car. There are the obvious ones like automatic door unlock-lock, and not so obvious ones like the phone/car recognizing that you are walking towards the car and will...

I wanted to wish all of my TMC colleagues (and especially the moderators) a very happy and healthy holiday season and new year. The following 4 photos are digital proofs from our annual 'analog' holiday card (....yes, sent to Elon, Jerome, Franz, Gilbert, George et al): BTW, credit goes...

Incident at TM factory I'm in the SF Bay Area. KCBS (news radio) is just now (about 12:15 pm Pacific) reporting a factory at the fire with 3 injured. Fire reportedly out. No further details. Reporter on the way to report live from the scene. More later.

Just a head's up--TM now has the multi-coat touch up paint available at the Tesla Store. Act fast--this one likely won't last long. And, yes, still $9 shipping on a $20 purchase, but I can't be sure that my local SC will have any.

Just had an interesting failure on my S85. Unlocked the car, disconnected the ChargePoint J1772 and adapter, closed the charge port, got into the car, popped open the glove box to stow the adapter, then went to close the glove box and it would not latched closed. Tried a bunch of times to get it...

Sometimes life, education, career, training, and experience all converge in mysterious ways. My wife and I are both diagnostic radiologists (medical subspecialty), and we both did early research in what was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (now known as Magnetic Resonance or MR-- the...

Nice article in today's Contra Costa Times (SF Bay Area paper--Mercury News Group). Writer is a business columnist (who covers Tesla) who commutes from Oakland to San Jose, working Mom, who had a 3 day 'real life' test drive courtesy of Tesla. Test-driving Tesla's Model S sedan: Mom's got a...

There is an article on Wall Street Journal today (4/17/13) (on line and on iPad) about the evolution of shift levers. There are photos and an embedded video, both showing a Model S and also Porsche, Lamborghini, and a Dodge Ram truck. Not sure if you can use this link (if you're not a...

Lucas-Tesla Project to Give Drivers a Charge While They Watch a Movie | Collectors Weekly ...not so far fetched. Maybe they could just arrange inductive charging