Tesla challenged by CR advocacy group to release detailed Autopilot data
Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports, recently called on Tesla to publicly release detailed Autopilot data behind the company’s safety claims. In a statement published on...
View ArticleFirst Tesla Model 3 in Russia hits the streets of Moscow
You probably wouldn’t think of Russia as much of an electric vehicle hotspot, and you’d be correct. According to Autostat (via The Barrel), only 82 EVs were sold in the vast country in 2017 (meanwhile,...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 production nearing 3,000 per week, according to online tracker
Tesla’s Model 3 production ramp appears to be nearing 3,000 vehicles per week, with recent updates from Bloomberg’s online tracker and CBS’s interview with CEO Elon Musk seemingly suggesting that the...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 gets pushed to its limits in real-world battery range test
Ben Sullins of YouTube’s Teslanomics recently conducted a real-world battery range test for his Model 3. Starting with a full, 100% charge in San Diego, CA, the YouTuber went on a road trip headed to...
View ArticleTesla’s China factory plans see progress as gov’t lifts ownership restrictions
Tesla’s plans of establishing a China factory recently made significant progress, after the Asian country’s state planner announced that it is lifting ownership restrictions for foreign-owned...
View ArticleTesla’s defense of workers’ safety triggers fiery Twitter rebuttal from Reveal
Tesla’s blog post calling out Reveal of intentionally painting a false picture of the company’s safety policies has triggered a fiery Twitter response from the publication on Tuesday. In an extensive...
View ArticleTesla invites Model 3 owners to share data from Autopilot cameras in FSD push
A recent firmware update rolled out to Model 3 suggests that Tesla will use data from its fleet’s Autopilot cameras as a means to push the development of its self-driving software. Tesla’s new update...
View ArticleTesla shares (TSLA) up in premarket as new Model 3 production goals get leaked
Tesla shares (NASDAQ:TSLA) are up in pre-market trading Wednesday, with the company’s stock up +2.83% at $295.84 per share as of writing, amid reports of a leaked email from CEO Elon Musk outlining new...
View ArticleTesla is most trusted brand in consumers poll for self-driving cars
A recent consumers poll conducted by Autolist revealed that Tesla holds the highest trust rating among companies currently working on self-driving technologies. According to the results of the survey,...
View ArticleTesla posts date for Q1 2018 financial results and earnings call
Tesla has announced the date for the release of its first quarter 2018 financial results report; as well as its following earnings call. As could be seen in a recent announcement on its Investors’...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 modules are comparable to F-35 flight controller, says expert
Tesla Model 3 critic and Detroit veteran Sandy Munro discussed much of the results of his company’s teardown of the electric car in a recent episode of Autoline After Hours. In a lengthy discussion...
View ArticleTesla registers 5170 new Model 3 VINs as online tracker hits 20k milestone
In what appears to be another record batch, Tesla has registered 5,170 new Model 3 VINs. The news comes as Bloomberg’s online production tracker displayed yet another milestone, suggesting that the...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 shows off cornering prowess in impressive autocross run
The Tesla Model 3 recently proved its worth in an autocross course at ZMax Dragway in Charlotte, NC. Despite being completely stock, the vehicle performed admirably during its runs, planting itself on...
View ArticleTesla Autopilot VP departs as custom AI hardware development continues
Reports have emerged that Jim Keller, Tesla’s VP for Autopilot Hardware, is leaving the electric car maker and energy company for a job focused on microprocessor engineering at Intel. The announcement...
View ArticleTesla is spurring innovation in China’s EV market, says startup president
The president of Chinese EV startup Xpeng Motors recently compared Tesla to Apple, in the way that its emergence is triggering a wave of innovation and competition from rival companies. The statement...
View ArticleTesla tale: A man, his Model 3, his silver Aero Wheels, and serendipity
Peter Lafford owns a Model 3 with stunning silver Aero Wheels. While the electric car already draws the eye with its classic Tesla looks and the clever mod on its wheels, the story behind the vehicle...
View ArticleTesla Autopilot vs. Cadillac Super Cruise: Head-to-head comparison [Video]
Tesla is famous (or in some circles, infamous) for its Autopilot driver assistance system, but it isn’t the only game in town. Other automakers are developing their own autonomy features, and Cadillac...
View ArticleTesla explains Model 3 build in response to Munro’s teardown analysis
Tesla has issued a response to Munro & Associates’ teardown analysis of the Model 3. Over the past couple of months, the teardown company, led by CEO Sandy Munro, has been hard at work probing...
View ArticleTesla owners takeover largest Supercharger in the US in electric roadtrip
Dozens of Tesla owners gathered at the 40-stall Kettleman City Supercharger for the first-ever Tesla Takeover — an epic road trip by Tesla enthusiasts, for Tesla enthusiasts. The event, organized by...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 acceleration showcased in high-speed Autobahn sprint
A Tesla enthusiast from Germany has taken the Model 3 to the Autobahn to observe the acceleration and high-speed performance of the compact electric car. The trip, which was recently live-streamed on...
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