Tag: model 3
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Tesla Sentry Mode catches deliberate attack against Model 3, vandal arrested
A Tesla Model 3 owner is devoting the movie recording capabilities of Sentry Mode after it captured a shocking act of vandalism against his electric car. As could be seen in footage from the security attribute, a girl stealthily yet aggressively keyed the Model 3 because she was ushering her children inside a Dodge Journey…
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Tesla’s Elon Musk does not need a hearing with NY judge, claims SEC in latest request
The skirmish between Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued on Monday, with the agency calling on NY Judge Alison Nathan to make a decision on the case without holding a hearing for the Tesla CEO. The SEC’s latest petition comes on the heels of Musk’s response last Friday, when his legal…
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Tesla showcases Model S and Model 3’s stellar handling in Winter Experience event
Tesla has awarded a couple of lucky owners with a trip to Kemi, Finland to experience the high performance capabilities of the Model S and Model 3 vehicles to get its “Winter Experience 2019” occasion. A video shared with one of the winners gives a first look at the perks enjoyed by the event’s attendees.…
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Tesla Autopilot starts giving right of way lane changes (video)
The Tesla community recently welcomed yet another upgrade to its Autopilot driver-assist system, with vehicles currently being able to warn drivers if they’re about to run a red light. Tesla owners also have noticed that Autopilot appears to be learning how to give right of way to other vehicles which are changing lanes on the…
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Tesla rolls out AutoSteer Stop Light Warning for Autopilot in latest software update
Tesla Autopilot can now recognize stop lights and warn drivers in danger of running through them thanks to some feature rolling out in the latest software upgrade (2019.8.3) called Autosteer Stop Light Warning. Tesla vehicles which were manufactured from October 2016 on and have Autopilot or Full Self-Driving will automatically receive the new feature. Autosteer…
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Tesla begins to unlock V2 Supercharger’s 145 kW charge rate in new software roll out
Tesla has started rolling out its V2 Supercharger network software update allowing 145 kW charge rates for Model 3 vehicles. This increased power provides an approximate 18% increase in vehicle charge times and comes on the heels of Tesla’s 250 kW V3 Supercharger launch. The boost in useable power for Tesla’s current-generation Superchargers, from 120…
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Tesla owners ready for track day as Tesla Corsa expands its racing community
Tesla Corsa is back for its third Tesla-only racetrack experience on Sunday, March 31 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park in California. Having completed two successful track events this past January and October, the Tesla Corsa seems to fill a few remaining open slots that would give Tesla owners the chance to experience the all-electric functionality benefits…
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Watch this Tesla Model 3 drive to its owner on Enhanced Summon in latest video
A couple of Tesla Model 3 owners who recently received the Enhanced Summon update have shared footage of the vehicles using the newly-released feature. The videos provided show that Enhanced Summon is incredibly basic in its current state, but the short demonstrations hint at the massive potential of the improved feature nonetheless. Elon Musk mentioned…
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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 will both be able to tow: report
A recent report from Norwegian media has noticed that Tesla will be releasing towing gear not just for the Model Y but also for the Model 3. The information was reportedly related by Tesla’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen himself, who affirmed that such equipment was really coming for the electric vehicles. Immediately after the…
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Tesla’s mission takes a leap forward with VW, Daimler, and BMW’s serious pledge to EVs
The automobile industry saw something historical occur last week in Germany. In a rare act of unity, the leaders of the country’s big three Automakers; Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche, and BMW CEO Harald Krüger, all agreed that the future of German automobile is the electric car. Over the next decade, each…