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Tesla's latest update turns your EV into a boombox
Tesla has released a holiday update that turns your EV into a boombox, provided you have a new-enough model.
Jon Fingas12.26.2020
Elon Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving subscription arrives in early 2021
Elon Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving subscription is now slated to arrive in early 2021.
Jon Fingas12.20.2020
Tesla will halt Model S and X production for 18 days
Tesla is shutting down production for the Model S and X for 18 days as demand for the high-end EVs appears to have fallen.
Jon Fingas12.12.2020
Tesla may offer remote access to your car's Autopilot cameras
A code sleuth claims Tesla will let you remotely livestream video from its cars' Autopilot cars, likely in the name of security.
Jon Fingas11.28.2020Tesla's updated Full Self-Driving beta needs fewer human interventions
Tesla is pushing a Full Self-Driving update that reduces the number of human interventions by as much as a third.
Jon Fingas10.31.2020
Tesla raises price of Full Self-Driving mode to $10,000 now that it's in beta
Tesla has raised the price of Full Self-Driving on its cars to $10,000 in the US following its beta launch.
Jon Fingas10.30.2020
Tesla produced and delivered a record number of cars this quarter
Elon Musk had plenty to crow about during Tesla’s Q3 2020 earnings call on Wednesday. 500,000 deliveries is “a line in the sand that was a pipe dream six months ago as Tesla (and other auto players) have navigated this COVID backdrop," Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives told Business Insider. Thanks to its strong sales and record deliveries, Tesla saw its revenue grow 39 percent YoY in Q3 and its operating income rise to a record $809 million en route to its fifth consecutive quarter of profitability.
Andrew Tarantola10.21.2020
Tesla scales back its warranty on used cars
Tesla has quietly updated its warranty policy to make it less comprehensive.
Igor Bonifacic10.19.2020
Tesla delivered 139,300 vehicles last quarter, breaking its previous record
Its best tally before that was 112,000 shipments in Q4 2019.
Kris Holt10.02.2020
Tesla's 1,100HP 'Plaid' Model S sport sedan will arrive in late 2021
Tesla's triple-motor Plaid Model S promises 0 - 60 MPH times of under two seconds, and it's going on sale next year.
Richard Lawler09.22.2020
Canadian police charged a Tesla owner for sleeping while driving
The 2019 Model S was spotted speeding on a Canadian highway with both front seats "completely reclined."
Igor Bonifacic09.18.2020
Tesla Autopilot now detects speed limit signs
Tesla is rolling out an Autopilot update that detects speed limit signs and alerts you when traffic lights turn green.
Jon Fingas08.29.2020
Tesla Model S officially breaks the 400 mile EPA range barrier
Tesla has announced that it’s 2020 Model S Long-Range Plus is now EPA rated for 402 miles, cracking a significant psychological range barrier for electric vehicles.
Steve Dent06.16.2020
Tesla's 'full self-driving' feature is coming in subscription form
During its Q1 2020 earnings on Wednesday, Tesla revealed that the "Full Self-Driving" system will be available as a monthly subscription later this year.
Andrew Tarantola04.29.2020
Tesla may call Fremont factory staff back to work this week
Tesla is calling workers back to its Fremont plant as soon as April 29th despite stay-home orders lasting until May 3rd.
Jon Fingas04.26.2020
Tesla Powerwall knows when to stop charging your EV during power outages
An update to Tesla's Powerwall will slow or even stop charging your EV to keep your house running during a power outage.
Jon Fingas04.19.2020
Tesla Model S range edges closer to 400 miles
When Elon Musk said the Tesla Model S was close to achieving 400 miles on a charge, he wasn't kidding. Tesla has updated the electric luxury sedan's stats once again to give it an EPA estimated range of 390 miles (previously 373 miles) in Long Range Plus trim. You could theoretically drive from New York City to Pittsburgh with enough battery life left to go on a brief tour. The Model X, meanwhile, is now estimated to drive 351 miles on a charge instead of the earlier 328 miles.
Jon Fingas02.15.2020
After Math: That's something at least
This week has been a real kick in the teeth. The UK actually stepped off the Brexit precipice while the US Congress barely went through the motions of Trump's impeachment trial. Worst of all Elon Musk released a truly cringeworthy EDM track because sure, it's not like the week was going to be getting any worse at that point. Still there were a few high points, read on for the week's headlines that helped get us to Sunday.
Andrew Tarantola02.02.2020
Musk: 'It won't be long' until the Model S goes 400 miles on a charge
"We're rapidly approaching a 400-mile range for Model S," Tesla chief Elon Musk has revealed during a conference call following the company's Q4 2019 financial results announcement. "So, it won't be long before Model S has a 400-mile range." Musk made the revelation when he was asked when the Model S and X vehicles would switch to Tesla's newer battery cells, which are being used for its Model 3 vehicles.
Mariella Moon01.30.2020
Senator calls on Tesla to make Autopilot safety changes
Tesla's Autopilot driving assist technology has come under fire over safety concerns, and now a US politician wants changes to put drivers' minds at ease. Senator Ed Markey has issued recommendations for Autopilot changes after Tesla both answered questions about the semi-autonomous system and met with him. For one, Markey agrees with those who want Tesla to change Autopilot's name -- he believes the company should "rebrand and remarket" the tech to make clear that it's not a full self-driving system and "cannot replace" human drivers.
Jon Fingas01.25.2020