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Tesla Brake Alerts Are Too Small

Tesla Brake Warnings Are Too Small

Tesla, Inc. is initiating a recall affecting 2 million vehicles across its lineup, including the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and the Cybertruck, due to an issue with the instrument panel’s font size. This recall is significant…

Telsa is recalling 55,000 2021-2023 Model X SUVs for brake-fluid issue

Tesla Recalls Model X for Brake Fluid Issue

AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla, Inc., has agreed to recall certain model-year 2021-2023 Tesla Model X sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) that might have an issue with the brake fluid-level indication system. The 54,676 vehicles within the recall population might have been produced…

The 2022 Tesla Model 3 is a terrific driver's car

Tesla Model 3 a Wonderful Drive

CHATHAM, Mass – Thanks to a generous friend, I was able to explore the Mid and Outer Cape (Cod) in a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) sedan. And it was a very enjoyable experience. Comfortable, quiet and…

Tesla is renewing its two-level regenerative-braking system

Tesla Will Renew Regen Options

AUSTIN, Texas – Numerous media reports indicate Tesla is bringing back a two-level regenerative-braking system for its electric vehicles (EV). The reports have been based upon accounts of the two-level system reappearing to certain owners following a software download. Regenerative…

Tesla is recalling 362,758 vehicles with FSD Beta self-driving software

Faulty Self-Driving Software Brings Tesla Recall

AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla, Inc., (NASDAQ: TSLA) will recall certain model-year 2016-2023 vehicles to correct issues with their self-driving system. The vehicles within the 362,758 recall population are equipped with the Autosteer on City Streets feature of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving…

Tesla is renewing its two-level regenerative-braking system

Tesla Again Sued for Phantom Braking

AUSTIN – Two North Carolina Tesla owners filed a class-action lawsuit Jan. 9th against the Texas electric-car maker claiming incidents of phantom braking affecting their Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The company was involved in a similar suit last…

Tesla is renewing its two-level regenerative-braking system

Tesla Autopilot Claims Reportedly Under Criminal Probe

AUSTIN, Texas – According to an exclusive Reuters report, the federal Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation concerning Tesla Inc.’s claims about its Autopilot self-driving system. According to reports, the investigation has been undertaken by prosecutors in Washington,…

Tesla is renewing its two-level regenerative-braking system

Tesla Sued Over Allegedly Defective Autopilot

SAN FRANCISCO — The California owner of a 2021 Tesla Model 3 has initiated what he hopes develops into a class-action lawsuit alleging Tesla’s Autopilot feature can cause the car to unsafely and unexpectedly slow and/or brake for no apparent…

Tesla expands one-pedal driving capability

Tesla Updates One-Pedal Driving

AUSTIN, Texas – Numerous media reports and owner social-media posts report the latest Tesla software update will enable one-pedal driving, a capability facilitated by regenerative braking, even when it normally might not work. Regenerative braking can occur in an electric…

Tesla expands one-pedal driving capability

NHTSA Again Queries Tesla About “Phantom Braking”

AUSTIN, Texas – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has requested detailed information from Tesla concerning unexpected brake activation by model-year 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles following 758 owner complaints. This…

Alleged Phantom Braking has resulted in an investigation of Tesla by NHTSA

NHTSA Opens Probe into Tesla Phantom Braking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into alleged phantom braking by certain model-year 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 and Y vehicles. This “preliminary evaluation” by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) follows several other…

Tesla has entered a Bizarro World in terms of braking

Bizarro World of Tesla Braking

PALO ALTO, Calif. – In the Bizarro World envisioned by the folks at DC Comics (think Superman) everything was the opposite of normal. As January ended and February began, it seems Tesla electric vehicles had entered that realm, at least…

Tesla expands one-pedal driving capability

Senators Slam Tesla on AV Brake Flaws

Source: Sen. Edward Markey announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement today after numerous reports of dangerous braking flaws in Tesla’s…

With support from NRS Brakes, a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid became the first stock EV to complete the Mt. Washington Hill Climb

Tesla Sets Mt. Washington Hill Climb EV Record

Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – The Electric Performance TV / Tesla racing team’s Tesla Model S Plaid sedan, supported by technology and product partner NRS Brakes, recently became the first production electric vehicle to complete North America’s oldest auto…

Tesla has entered a Bizarro World in terms of braking

Recall Formalized for Tesla Brake/Tire Issue

FREMONT, Calif. – Tesla, Inc., has upgraded its voluntary recall of certain electric vehicles for a potential issue concerning a brake-caliper-bolt defect which could lead to loss of tire pressure, to a full-blown National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) authorized…