Featured in model sBYRob StumpfApr 13, 2023ShareTesla May Be Preparing a New Yoke After Complaints About Current OneTesla’s quality-plagued yoke steering wheel might be getting an update this summer. BYRob StumpfApr 13, 2023ShareBYLewin DayApr 10, 2023ShareHeavy EVs Could Collapse Old Parking Garages: ReportCars keep getting heavier, and experts are worried that aging parking garages simply weren’t built to cope. BYLewin DayApr 10, 2023ShareBYRob StumpfMar 24, 2023ShareTesla Yoke Haters Already Bought All of the Steering Wheel RetrofitsCall it a retrofit or yoke delete kit—either way, it’s sitll sold out. BYRob StumpfMar 24, 2023ShareBYAaron ColeMar 6, 2023ShareTesla Model S, Model X Prices Dropped As Much as $10,000 OvernightThe most expensive models are now a little more affordable, although neither qualifies for federal tax breaks. BYAaron ColeMar 6, 2023ShareBYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2023ShareEV Tax Law Pushes Tesla to Shift Battery Production to US From EuropeTax incentives will dictate how automakers do business for many years to come. BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2023ShareBYRob StumpfJan 26, 2023ShareTesla Cybertruck Gets New Self-Driving Computer That Might Not Be Retrofit to Other EVsCEO Elon Musk says its existing hardware “will not be as good” as its upcoming Hardware 4. BYRob StumpfJan 26, 2023ShareBYRob StumpfJan 23, 2023ShareTesla Is Diving Deeper Into Automated Quality Control To Fix Ongoing Build ProblemsTesla is still looking to fix its ongoing quality control problems, this time using automated robots. BYRob StumpfJan 23, 2023ShareBYRob StumpfJan 20, 2023ShareElon Musk Personally Oversaw Staged Tesla Autopilot Video: ReportTestimony says that Elon Musk directed Autopilot engineers to create a “demonstration of the system’s capabilities.” BYRob StumpfJan 20, 2023ShareBYRob StumpfJan 6, 2023ShareTesla Decides ‘Boring’ Steering Wheel Is Better Than the Yoke After AllThe yoke is now only offered as optional equipment, and round wheels can also be retrofitted on cars previously equipped with the yoke. BYRob StumpfJan 6, 2023ShareBYRob StumpfDec 8, 2022ShareTesla May Add Radar Back To Its Cars After AllTesla removed radars from its cars in favor of cameras, but now it looks to be doubling-back on that decision. BYRob StumpfDec 8, 2022ShareBYRob StumpfSep 1, 2022ShareCalifornia Targets Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ With Newly Passed BillThe bill aims to clear confusion of what is—and isn’t—self driving for cars. BYRob StumpfSep 1, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottSep 1, 2022ShareInsurance Company Admits It Faked Battery Fire in Tesla Crash DemonstrationThe Tesla Model S that caught fire during the marketing stunt didn’t even have batteries in it. BYVictoria ScottSep 1, 2022ShareBYRob StumpfAug 29, 2022ShareAngry Tesla Owners Go on Hunger Strike Over Quality ProblemsNorwegian Tesla owners are fed up with their Teslas and are hunger striking to get the attention of Elon Musk. BYRob StumpfAug 29, 2022ShareBYRob StumpfAug 26, 2022ShareTeslas Can Be Tricked Into Stopping Too Early by Bigger Stop SignsWhen in doubt, break out the measuring tape and see for yourself. BYRob StumpfAug 26, 2022ShareBYLewin DayAug 25, 2022ShareTesla Steering Yokes Are Disintegrating Before 30,000 MilesSome Model S owners are seeing the coating on the yoke flake away in surprisingly short order. BYLewin DayAug 25, 2022ShareBYRob StumpfAug 24, 2022ShareElon Musk Tells Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Tester to Stop ComplainingDespite Musk previously saying that “critical feedback is always appreciated,” the Tesla CEO isn’t welcoming it this time. BYRob StumpfAug 24, 2022ShareBYRob StumpfJul 11, 2022ShareFeds Investigating Yet Another Fatal Tesla Crash, AgainThe NHTSA has opened 37 investigations into Tesla-involved crashes since 2016. BYRob StumpfJul 11, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottJul 1, 2022ShareWatch A Tesla Model S Plaid Speed Past 200 MPH For The First TimeThe Tesla Model S can actually hit 200 mph if you take off the limiter and find a big enough airstrip. BYVictoria ScottJul 1, 2022ShareBYJames GilboyJun 29, 2022ShareTesla Model S Touchscreen Kinda Ruins Two Drivers’ Races at Pikes PeakIs this the “disruption” that Tesla fans are talking about? BYJames GilboyJun 29, 2022ShareBYNico DeMattiaJun 26, 2022ShareA Lot of Bad Decisions Led to This Stripped Tesla Model S CrashIf you’re gonna track a 1,000 horsepower car, get some proper safety gear. BYNico DeMattiaJun 26, 2022ShareBYMike SpinelliJun 24, 2022ShareThe Mazda RX-8 Died and the Tesla Model S Was Born on the Same Day 10 Years AgoThe course of automotive history changed dramatically on a random day in June of 2012. BYMike SpinelliJun 24, 2022ShareBYCaleb JacobsMar 21, 2022ShareTesla Model S Filmed Flying Over LA Street in Wild Jump, LAPD InvestigatingA TikToker who claimed responsibility has been taunting police online. BYCaleb JacobsMar 21, 2022ShareBYLewin DayJan 28, 2022ShareOver 10 Percent of Tesla Model S EVs Fail Germany’s Strict Inspection After 3 YearsIt’s actual hard data on Tesla’s quality issues as seen in the wild. BYLewin DayJan 28, 2022ShareBYJames GilboyJan 7, 2022ShareThis 932,000-Mile Tesla Model S Is Still Hanging In ThereIt’s not what you’d call all original, but that’s still a lot of miles in less than a decade. BYJames GilboyJan 7, 2022ShareBYHazel SouthwellJan 5, 2022ShareTesla Model S Goes 752 Miles on Startup’s Battery SwapThe Michigan startup’s unique battery was tested twice, and both times it clocked over 750 miles. BYHazel SouthwellJan 5, 2022ShareBYPeter HolderithJan 3, 2022ShareV8-Swapped Tesla Model S Makes 444 HP on a Dyno, Weighs 1,400 Pounds LessFuture mods include a supercharger and other performance-enhancing upgrades. BYPeter HolderithJan 3, 2022ShareBYRob StumpfDec 28, 2021ShareHere’s How a Tesla Model S Holds Up After 424,000 MilesSeventeen trips around the equator and it’s still kicking—but not without its fair share of repairs. BYRob StumpfDec 28, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfDec 6, 2021ShareWorld’s First V8-Swapped Tesla Model S Is Officially on the RoadIt took about a year, but no one said it’d be easy. BYRob StumpfDec 6, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfOct 1, 2021ShareFormer Model S Owner Says Tesla Is Suing Him Over Negative Social Media PostsMaking the case even messier, the Chinese man won a lawsuit against Tesla for fraud just weeks ago. BYRob StumpfOct 1, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfMay 11, 2021ShareNTSB Reports Tesla Model S Owner Killed in Fiery April Crash Got Into Driver’s Seat InitiallyAdditionally, the NTSB was unable to engage Autosteer on the road where the crash occurred. BYRob StumpfMay 11, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfMar 23, 2021ShareV8-Swapping a Tesla Model S Is Even Harder Than It SoundsYouTuber Rich Rebuilds has been working on the project for about three months now and it’s not getting any easier. BYRob StumpfMar 23, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyMar 1, 2021ShareTesla Model S Prototype With Yoke Wheel Spotted Testing in CaliforniaCan Tesla crack the yoke, or is it just being different for the sake of it? BYJames GilboyMar 1, 2021ShareBYStef SchraderFeb 8, 2021ShareThe Refreshed Tesla Model S Has a Goofy KITT-Style Steering WheelPros: I’m a pretend fighter pilot, pew pew! Cons: Actually using the steering wheel. BYStef SchraderFeb 8, 2021ShareBYHazel SouthwellFeb 2, 2021ShareTesla Bows to NHTSA Pressure, Recalls 135,000 Cars Over ‘Inevitable’ Touchscreen FailureThe issue could cause the infotainment screen to go blank while driving, and therefore disable many basic functions and safety systems. BYHazel SouthwellFeb 2, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfJan 28, 2021ShareTesla Site Code Shows Refreshed Model S with a Regular Old Steering Wheel, Not a Yoke [UPDATED]It’s better this way. BYRob StumpfJan 28, 2021ShareBYStef SchraderJan 13, 2021ShareNHTSA Asks Tesla to Recall Roughly 158,000 Model S and Model X Cars Over Failing TouchscreensElon Musk once bragged that Tesla’s 17-inch touchscreens weren’t automotive-grade. Owners’ problems proved that the screens weren’t up to auto use. BYStef SchraderJan 13, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfJan 4, 2021ShareUpdated Tesla Model S Spotted on Public RoadsSpotted outside Tesla HQ, no less. BYRob StumpfJan 4, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfDec 22, 2020ShareWorld’s First V8-Swapped Tesla Model S Is Gonna Hurt Some FeelingsAfter countless viral hoaxes, it’s finally happening—and it’ll have a six-speed manual, too. BYRob StumpfDec 22, 2020ShareBYRob StumpfDec 14, 2020ShareTesla Suggests Model S and X Line Workers ‘Volunteer’ For Company During Unpaid Shutdown: ReportIt’s unclear why the production lines are shutting down in the first place, but low Model S and X demand could be to blame. BYRob StumpfDec 14, 2020ShareBYStef SchraderJul 3, 2020ShareSpeedy Valet Wrecks Tesla Model S With ‘Cheetah Mode’ Parking Lot LaunchOops, another valet just justified the existence of Valet Mode. BYStef SchraderJul 3, 2020ShareBYRob StumpfJun 16, 2020ShareTesla Model S Is the First Electric Car With 400 Miles of Range, Says EPAThat’s a gain of 100 miles in four years. BYRob StumpfJun 16, 2020ShareBYRob StumpfNov 5, 2019ShareTesla Model S Prototype Laps Nurburgring 30 Seconds Faster Than Porsche Taycan: ReportWhat’s more, the Model S “Plaid” supposedly isn’t far off the seven-minute mark—a space occupied almost exclusively by top-level supercars. BYRob StumpfNov 5, 2019ShareBYRob StumpfNov 4, 2019ShareElon Musk Calls Out Top Gear Over Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan Drag Race ResultsThis isn’t Musk’s first war with the BBC‘s famous publication. BYRob StumpfNov 4, 2019ShareBYStef SchraderSep 27, 2019ShareDriver Escapes After Tesla Police Car Runs Low on Battery in 110-MPH Chase“I am down to six miles of battery on the Tesla, so I may lose it here in a sec,” the officer radioed. BYStef SchraderSep 27, 2019ShareBYRob StumpfSep 17, 2019ShareModified Tesla Model S Prototype Unofficially Laps Nurburgring Faster Than Porsche Taycan: ReportAnd not by a small margin, either. BYRob StumpfSep 17, 2019ShareBYJonathon KleinSep 11, 2019ShareUpdated: Elon Musk Backtracks Model S ‘Ring Run After Nürburgring Officials Say, ‘Tesla, Who?’Reality has a habit of biting Musk in the keester. BYJonathon KleinSep 11, 2019ShareBYAlex RoySep 11, 2019Share14 Differences Between the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S No One Is Talking AboutThe only comparison of the big-dog EVs you’ll need to read. BYAlex RoySep 11, 2019ShareBYStef SchraderAug 24, 2019ShareThis Totally Custom Tesla Model S Pickup Truck Is a Toy-Hauling, Tire-Shredding EVThe first El Camino-ized Tesla sedan was actually made out of a salvage Model S which famed conversion shop EV West got its hands on—and this is it. BYStef SchraderAug 24, 2019ShareBYJerry PerezAug 22, 2019ShareWatch Car Thieves Steal a Tesla Model S in Under 30 Seconds Using a Relay DeviceThe relay device is able to wirelessly capture the key fob’s signal and trick the Tesla into thinking the thieves have the keys. BYJerry PerezAug 22, 2019ShareBYJames GilboyAug 13, 2019ShareThis Tesla Model S Hearse Will Keep Your Carbon Footprint Low All The Way to Your GraveBut it’ll cost you (or your beneficiaries) a pretty penny. BYJames GilboyAug 13, 2019ShareBYRob StumpfJul 25, 2019ShareMusk Says Tesla Model S, Model X Volume ‘Not All That Important’ in Long-Term“Without them, we couldn’t spell ‘sexy,'” joked the Tesla CEO during a Q2 earnings call with investors. BYRob StumpfJul 25, 2019ShareBYAlex RoyJul 16, 2019ShareThe War For Autonomous Driving: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class VS. 2017 Tesla Model SIt’s a DrivePilot vs. AutoPilot cage match fight to the death—potentially yours. BYAlex RoyJul 16, 2019ShareBYStef SchraderJul 9, 2019ShareRefreshed Versions of Tesla Model S, Model X Won’t Happen Anytime SoonCEO Elon Musk confirmed via Twitter what many Tesla owners and fans feared most. BYStef SchraderJul 9, 2019ShareBYJerry PerezJul 2, 2019ShareTesla Gets Smart and Rolls out Its Own Model S Repair, Service VehicleThe modified Tesla Model S is equipped with a tool and parts rack, as well as an air compressor and other equipment. BYJerry PerezJul 2, 2019ShareBYJames GilboyJun 21, 2019ShareTesla Sued for Potentially Defective Model S Battery After Crash Killed Two TeensThe law firm represents the family of a teen who was riding shotgun while the driver weaved through traffic at 116 mph. BYJames GilboyJun 21, 2019ShareBYJustin HughesJun 19, 2019ShareHow Effectively Can a Tesla Interior Keep Cool?Rich Rebuilds puts his Tesla Model S to the summer heat torture test. BYJustin HughesJun 19, 2019ShareBYJames GilboyJun 6, 2019ShareRefreshed Tesla Model S Will Boast 400-Mile Range, Charge 50 Percent Faster: ReportImprovements for the Model X are reportedly on the way too, and these upgrades could supposedly be confirmed by the end of September. BYJames GilboyJun 6, 2019ShareBYBen KeeshinMay 29, 2019ShareThe 7 Sexiest Cars Without Grills (Before the Tesla Model S)Cars don’t always have to bare their teeth. BYBen KeeshinMay 29, 2019ShareBYRob StumpfMay 27, 2019ShareTesla Model S Performance Now Runs 10 Second Quarter-Mile Times From the FactoryThe refreshed Model S now can run a quarter-mile time that rivals that of a half-million-dollar Lamborghini Aventador SV. BYRob StumpfMay 27, 2019ShareBYChris ChinMay 27, 2019ShareWatch a Tesla Model S Randomly Erupt Into a Ball of Fire While ParkedThe reason for the fire is unknown, but sadly, it also consumed the Audi that was parked next to the electric sedan. BYChris ChinMay 27, 2019ShareBYJonathon KleinMay 15, 2019ShareAnother Fire Sees Tesla Push Software Update to Model S and Model XYet another stationary Model S fire earlier this week caused enough concern at Tesla that the company pushed a software update to everyone’s car. BYJonathon KleinMay 15, 2019ShareBYJames GilboyMay 15, 2019ShareTesla Agrees to $13M Settlement for ‘Permanently Disabled’ Worker Struck by Model S at Fremont PlantThe plaintiff suffered her injuries in August 2014 when she was working for a company contracted to clean Tesla’s Californian production facility. BYJames GilboyMay 15, 2019ShareBYChris ChinMay 5, 2019ShareAnother Tesla Model S Randomly Catches Fire in San Francisco Garage: ReportThis is the second vehicle fire involving a Model S in the span of a few weeks, though this time, authorities say the EV was not charging. BYChris ChinMay 5, 2019ShareBYChris TsuiMay 2, 2019ShareWatch a Tesla Model S Driver Miraculously Walk Away From Horrific Head-On CrashWhile the Tesla driver was relatively unharmed, the driver of the gray station wagon suffered fatal injuries. BYChris TsuiMay 2, 2019Share1234
BYRob StumpfApr 13, 2023ShareTesla May Be Preparing a New Yoke After Complaints About Current OneTesla’s quality-plagued yoke steering wheel might be getting an update this summer. BYRob StumpfApr 13, 2023Share
BYLewin DayApr 10, 2023ShareHeavy EVs Could Collapse Old Parking Garages: ReportCars keep getting heavier, and experts are worried that aging parking garages simply weren’t built to cope. BYLewin DayApr 10, 2023Share
BYRob StumpfMar 24, 2023ShareTesla Yoke Haters Already Bought All of the Steering Wheel RetrofitsCall it a retrofit or yoke delete kit—either way, it’s sitll sold out. BYRob StumpfMar 24, 2023Share
BYAaron ColeMar 6, 2023ShareTesla Model S, Model X Prices Dropped As Much as $10,000 OvernightThe most expensive models are now a little more affordable, although neither qualifies for federal tax breaks. BYAaron ColeMar 6, 2023Share
BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2023ShareEV Tax Law Pushes Tesla to Shift Battery Production to US From EuropeTax incentives will dictate how automakers do business for many years to come. BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2023Share
BYRob StumpfJan 26, 2023ShareTesla Cybertruck Gets New Self-Driving Computer That Might Not Be Retrofit to Other EVsCEO Elon Musk says its existing hardware “will not be as good” as its upcoming Hardware 4. BYRob StumpfJan 26, 2023Share
BYRob StumpfJan 23, 2023ShareTesla Is Diving Deeper Into Automated Quality Control To Fix Ongoing Build ProblemsTesla is still looking to fix its ongoing quality control problems, this time using automated robots. BYRob StumpfJan 23, 2023Share
BYRob StumpfJan 20, 2023ShareElon Musk Personally Oversaw Staged Tesla Autopilot Video: ReportTestimony says that Elon Musk directed Autopilot engineers to create a “demonstration of the system’s capabilities.” BYRob StumpfJan 20, 2023Share
BYRob StumpfJan 6, 2023ShareTesla Decides ‘Boring’ Steering Wheel Is Better Than the Yoke After AllThe yoke is now only offered as optional equipment, and round wheels can also be retrofitted on cars previously equipped with the yoke. BYRob StumpfJan 6, 2023Share
BYRob StumpfDec 8, 2022ShareTesla May Add Radar Back To Its Cars After AllTesla removed radars from its cars in favor of cameras, but now it looks to be doubling-back on that decision. BYRob StumpfDec 8, 2022Share
BYRob StumpfSep 1, 2022ShareCalifornia Targets Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ With Newly Passed BillThe bill aims to clear confusion of what is—and isn’t—self driving for cars. BYRob StumpfSep 1, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottSep 1, 2022ShareInsurance Company Admits It Faked Battery Fire in Tesla Crash DemonstrationThe Tesla Model S that caught fire during the marketing stunt didn’t even have batteries in it. BYVictoria ScottSep 1, 2022Share
BYRob StumpfAug 29, 2022ShareAngry Tesla Owners Go on Hunger Strike Over Quality ProblemsNorwegian Tesla owners are fed up with their Teslas and are hunger striking to get the attention of Elon Musk. BYRob StumpfAug 29, 2022Share
BYRob StumpfAug 26, 2022ShareTeslas Can Be Tricked Into Stopping Too Early by Bigger Stop SignsWhen in doubt, break out the measuring tape and see for yourself. BYRob StumpfAug 26, 2022Share
BYLewin DayAug 25, 2022ShareTesla Steering Yokes Are Disintegrating Before 30,000 MilesSome Model S owners are seeing the coating on the yoke flake away in surprisingly short order. BYLewin DayAug 25, 2022Share
BYRob StumpfAug 24, 2022ShareElon Musk Tells Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Tester to Stop ComplainingDespite Musk previously saying that “critical feedback is always appreciated,” the Tesla CEO isn’t welcoming it this time. BYRob StumpfAug 24, 2022Share
BYRob StumpfJul 11, 2022ShareFeds Investigating Yet Another Fatal Tesla Crash, AgainThe NHTSA has opened 37 investigations into Tesla-involved crashes since 2016. BYRob StumpfJul 11, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottJul 1, 2022ShareWatch A Tesla Model S Plaid Speed Past 200 MPH For The First TimeThe Tesla Model S can actually hit 200 mph if you take off the limiter and find a big enough airstrip. BYVictoria ScottJul 1, 2022Share
BYJames GilboyJun 29, 2022ShareTesla Model S Touchscreen Kinda Ruins Two Drivers’ Races at Pikes PeakIs this the “disruption” that Tesla fans are talking about? BYJames GilboyJun 29, 2022Share
BYNico DeMattiaJun 26, 2022ShareA Lot of Bad Decisions Led to This Stripped Tesla Model S CrashIf you’re gonna track a 1,000 horsepower car, get some proper safety gear. BYNico DeMattiaJun 26, 2022Share
BYMike SpinelliJun 24, 2022ShareThe Mazda RX-8 Died and the Tesla Model S Was Born on the Same Day 10 Years AgoThe course of automotive history changed dramatically on a random day in June of 2012. BYMike SpinelliJun 24, 2022Share
BYCaleb JacobsMar 21, 2022ShareTesla Model S Filmed Flying Over LA Street in Wild Jump, LAPD InvestigatingA TikToker who claimed responsibility has been taunting police online. BYCaleb JacobsMar 21, 2022Share
BYLewin DayJan 28, 2022ShareOver 10 Percent of Tesla Model S EVs Fail Germany’s Strict Inspection After 3 YearsIt’s actual hard data on Tesla’s quality issues as seen in the wild. BYLewin DayJan 28, 2022Share
BYJames GilboyJan 7, 2022ShareThis 932,000-Mile Tesla Model S Is Still Hanging In ThereIt’s not what you’d call all original, but that’s still a lot of miles in less than a decade. BYJames GilboyJan 7, 2022Share
BYHazel SouthwellJan 5, 2022ShareTesla Model S Goes 752 Miles on Startup’s Battery SwapThe Michigan startup’s unique battery was tested twice, and both times it clocked over 750 miles. BYHazel SouthwellJan 5, 2022Share
BYPeter HolderithJan 3, 2022ShareV8-Swapped Tesla Model S Makes 444 HP on a Dyno, Weighs 1,400 Pounds LessFuture mods include a supercharger and other performance-enhancing upgrades. BYPeter HolderithJan 3, 2022Share
BYRob StumpfDec 28, 2021ShareHere’s How a Tesla Model S Holds Up After 424,000 MilesSeventeen trips around the equator and it’s still kicking—but not without its fair share of repairs. BYRob StumpfDec 28, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfDec 6, 2021ShareWorld’s First V8-Swapped Tesla Model S Is Officially on the RoadIt took about a year, but no one said it’d be easy. BYRob StumpfDec 6, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfOct 1, 2021ShareFormer Model S Owner Says Tesla Is Suing Him Over Negative Social Media PostsMaking the case even messier, the Chinese man won a lawsuit against Tesla for fraud just weeks ago. BYRob StumpfOct 1, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfMay 11, 2021ShareNTSB Reports Tesla Model S Owner Killed in Fiery April Crash Got Into Driver’s Seat InitiallyAdditionally, the NTSB was unable to engage Autosteer on the road where the crash occurred. BYRob StumpfMay 11, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfMar 23, 2021ShareV8-Swapping a Tesla Model S Is Even Harder Than It SoundsYouTuber Rich Rebuilds has been working on the project for about three months now and it’s not getting any easier. BYRob StumpfMar 23, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyMar 1, 2021ShareTesla Model S Prototype With Yoke Wheel Spotted Testing in CaliforniaCan Tesla crack the yoke, or is it just being different for the sake of it? BYJames GilboyMar 1, 2021Share
BYStef SchraderFeb 8, 2021ShareThe Refreshed Tesla Model S Has a Goofy KITT-Style Steering WheelPros: I’m a pretend fighter pilot, pew pew! Cons: Actually using the steering wheel. BYStef SchraderFeb 8, 2021Share
BYHazel SouthwellFeb 2, 2021ShareTesla Bows to NHTSA Pressure, Recalls 135,000 Cars Over ‘Inevitable’ Touchscreen FailureThe issue could cause the infotainment screen to go blank while driving, and therefore disable many basic functions and safety systems. BYHazel SouthwellFeb 2, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfJan 28, 2021ShareTesla Site Code Shows Refreshed Model S with a Regular Old Steering Wheel, Not a Yoke [UPDATED]It’s better this way. BYRob StumpfJan 28, 2021Share
BYStef SchraderJan 13, 2021ShareNHTSA Asks Tesla to Recall Roughly 158,000 Model S and Model X Cars Over Failing TouchscreensElon Musk once bragged that Tesla’s 17-inch touchscreens weren’t automotive-grade. Owners’ problems proved that the screens weren’t up to auto use. BYStef SchraderJan 13, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfJan 4, 2021ShareUpdated Tesla Model S Spotted on Public RoadsSpotted outside Tesla HQ, no less. BYRob StumpfJan 4, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfDec 22, 2020ShareWorld’s First V8-Swapped Tesla Model S Is Gonna Hurt Some FeelingsAfter countless viral hoaxes, it’s finally happening—and it’ll have a six-speed manual, too. BYRob StumpfDec 22, 2020Share
BYRob StumpfDec 14, 2020ShareTesla Suggests Model S and X Line Workers ‘Volunteer’ For Company During Unpaid Shutdown: ReportIt’s unclear why the production lines are shutting down in the first place, but low Model S and X demand could be to blame. BYRob StumpfDec 14, 2020Share
BYStef SchraderJul 3, 2020ShareSpeedy Valet Wrecks Tesla Model S With ‘Cheetah Mode’ Parking Lot LaunchOops, another valet just justified the existence of Valet Mode. BYStef SchraderJul 3, 2020Share
BYRob StumpfJun 16, 2020ShareTesla Model S Is the First Electric Car With 400 Miles of Range, Says EPAThat’s a gain of 100 miles in four years. BYRob StumpfJun 16, 2020Share
BYRob StumpfNov 5, 2019ShareTesla Model S Prototype Laps Nurburgring 30 Seconds Faster Than Porsche Taycan: ReportWhat’s more, the Model S “Plaid” supposedly isn’t far off the seven-minute mark—a space occupied almost exclusively by top-level supercars. BYRob StumpfNov 5, 2019Share
BYRob StumpfNov 4, 2019ShareElon Musk Calls Out Top Gear Over Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan Drag Race ResultsThis isn’t Musk’s first war with the BBC‘s famous publication. BYRob StumpfNov 4, 2019Share
BYStef SchraderSep 27, 2019ShareDriver Escapes After Tesla Police Car Runs Low on Battery in 110-MPH Chase“I am down to six miles of battery on the Tesla, so I may lose it here in a sec,” the officer radioed. BYStef SchraderSep 27, 2019Share
BYRob StumpfSep 17, 2019ShareModified Tesla Model S Prototype Unofficially Laps Nurburgring Faster Than Porsche Taycan: ReportAnd not by a small margin, either. BYRob StumpfSep 17, 2019Share
BYJonathon KleinSep 11, 2019ShareUpdated: Elon Musk Backtracks Model S ‘Ring Run After Nürburgring Officials Say, ‘Tesla, Who?’Reality has a habit of biting Musk in the keester. BYJonathon KleinSep 11, 2019Share
BYAlex RoySep 11, 2019Share14 Differences Between the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S No One Is Talking AboutThe only comparison of the big-dog EVs you’ll need to read. BYAlex RoySep 11, 2019Share
BYStef SchraderAug 24, 2019ShareThis Totally Custom Tesla Model S Pickup Truck Is a Toy-Hauling, Tire-Shredding EVThe first El Camino-ized Tesla sedan was actually made out of a salvage Model S which famed conversion shop EV West got its hands on—and this is it. BYStef SchraderAug 24, 2019Share
BYJerry PerezAug 22, 2019ShareWatch Car Thieves Steal a Tesla Model S in Under 30 Seconds Using a Relay DeviceThe relay device is able to wirelessly capture the key fob’s signal and trick the Tesla into thinking the thieves have the keys. BYJerry PerezAug 22, 2019Share
BYJames GilboyAug 13, 2019ShareThis Tesla Model S Hearse Will Keep Your Carbon Footprint Low All The Way to Your GraveBut it’ll cost you (or your beneficiaries) a pretty penny. BYJames GilboyAug 13, 2019Share
BYRob StumpfJul 25, 2019ShareMusk Says Tesla Model S, Model X Volume ‘Not All That Important’ in Long-Term“Without them, we couldn’t spell ‘sexy,'” joked the Tesla CEO during a Q2 earnings call with investors. BYRob StumpfJul 25, 2019Share
BYAlex RoyJul 16, 2019ShareThe War For Autonomous Driving: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class VS. 2017 Tesla Model SIt’s a DrivePilot vs. AutoPilot cage match fight to the death—potentially yours. BYAlex RoyJul 16, 2019Share
BYStef SchraderJul 9, 2019ShareRefreshed Versions of Tesla Model S, Model X Won’t Happen Anytime SoonCEO Elon Musk confirmed via Twitter what many Tesla owners and fans feared most. BYStef SchraderJul 9, 2019Share
BYJerry PerezJul 2, 2019ShareTesla Gets Smart and Rolls out Its Own Model S Repair, Service VehicleThe modified Tesla Model S is equipped with a tool and parts rack, as well as an air compressor and other equipment. BYJerry PerezJul 2, 2019Share
BYJames GilboyJun 21, 2019ShareTesla Sued for Potentially Defective Model S Battery After Crash Killed Two TeensThe law firm represents the family of a teen who was riding shotgun while the driver weaved through traffic at 116 mph. BYJames GilboyJun 21, 2019Share
BYJustin HughesJun 19, 2019ShareHow Effectively Can a Tesla Interior Keep Cool?Rich Rebuilds puts his Tesla Model S to the summer heat torture test. BYJustin HughesJun 19, 2019Share
BYJames GilboyJun 6, 2019ShareRefreshed Tesla Model S Will Boast 400-Mile Range, Charge 50 Percent Faster: ReportImprovements for the Model X are reportedly on the way too, and these upgrades could supposedly be confirmed by the end of September. BYJames GilboyJun 6, 2019Share
BYBen KeeshinMay 29, 2019ShareThe 7 Sexiest Cars Without Grills (Before the Tesla Model S)Cars don’t always have to bare their teeth. BYBen KeeshinMay 29, 2019Share
BYRob StumpfMay 27, 2019ShareTesla Model S Performance Now Runs 10 Second Quarter-Mile Times From the FactoryThe refreshed Model S now can run a quarter-mile time that rivals that of a half-million-dollar Lamborghini Aventador SV. BYRob StumpfMay 27, 2019Share
BYChris ChinMay 27, 2019ShareWatch a Tesla Model S Randomly Erupt Into a Ball of Fire While ParkedThe reason for the fire is unknown, but sadly, it also consumed the Audi that was parked next to the electric sedan. BYChris ChinMay 27, 2019Share
BYJonathon KleinMay 15, 2019ShareAnother Fire Sees Tesla Push Software Update to Model S and Model XYet another stationary Model S fire earlier this week caused enough concern at Tesla that the company pushed a software update to everyone’s car. BYJonathon KleinMay 15, 2019Share
BYJames GilboyMay 15, 2019ShareTesla Agrees to $13M Settlement for ‘Permanently Disabled’ Worker Struck by Model S at Fremont PlantThe plaintiff suffered her injuries in August 2014 when she was working for a company contracted to clean Tesla’s Californian production facility. BYJames GilboyMay 15, 2019Share
BYChris ChinMay 5, 2019ShareAnother Tesla Model S Randomly Catches Fire in San Francisco Garage: ReportThis is the second vehicle fire involving a Model S in the span of a few weeks, though this time, authorities say the EV was not charging. BYChris ChinMay 5, 2019Share
BYChris TsuiMay 2, 2019ShareWatch a Tesla Model S Driver Miraculously Walk Away From Horrific Head-On CrashWhile the Tesla driver was relatively unharmed, the driver of the gray station wagon suffered fatal injuries. BYChris TsuiMay 2, 2019Share