FREMONT, Calif. – Tesla has recently begun a voluntary recall of certain Model 3 and Model Y versions of its electric vehicles due to a potential brake issue, according to emails sent to owners of these vehicles. The vehicles in…
Source: The following is excerpted from a post on the Global Times Website about the growing concern in China around potential brake-system issues in Tesla automobiles. SHANGHAI — A Tesla vehicle crashed into a truck on Friday in Shaoguan, South…
Source: The following was excerpted from reporting by Fred Lambert for electrek concerning what he calls the “mysterious” removal of the driver option to control the regenerative braking capabilities of Tesla vehicles. The entire post can be viewed by clicking…
FREMONT, Calif. – Tesla, Inc. has agreed to recall certain Model Y, the electric automaker’s new sport utility vehicle, because brake lights might not work on a trailer it may be towing. The recall covers 2,567 202 model year vehicles…
Source: teslarati.com post FREMONT, Calif. – Tesla has released the “Dynamic Brake Lights” functionality to several new international markets with Software Update 2020.32.1 that aims to decrease the likelihood of a rear-end collision. The safety feature will use quickly flashing…
SEOUL – Reuters has reported that South Korea is investigating suspected safety issues with vehicles made by U.S. automaker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), which is competing strongly with Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) in the South Korean electric vehicle market as well…
The following The Truth About Cars post skeptically outlines the most recent Tesla update to the automatic-braking portion of its self-driving feature. FREMONT, Calif. – While we’ve often criticized Tesla Motors’ “Full Self Driving” (FSD) suite for being a $7,000…
Source: India Times post MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Time and again, Tesla Autopilot has faced scrutiny on account of accidents in which an unwarranted and blatant blame is put on the autonomous driving system. Not often though, does the self-driving…
Source: insideevs post The following, along with a video (click HERE for entire post), was posted on insideevs.com about the teardown of the new Tesla Model Y crossover (a smaller SUV than the Tesla Model X). Munro is the Detroit-area…
Source: Fred Lambert posted the following on electrek.com, a follow up to the story he posted on the site in November. PALO ALTO, Calif. – Tesla has launched a new $5,500 ‘Model 3 Track Package’, which is a new hardware…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tesla this week refuted an allegation some of its vehicles were capable of accelerating without driver input. Last week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acknowledged it was reviewing a defect petition alleging such “sudden acceleration” issues…
Source: electrek.com The following Tesla information is from a report by Fred Lambert posted Oct. 17th on electrek.com: Tesla is planning a “Track Mode Package” with sport tires, front brakes, and more features, according to a leak in its parts…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ARLINGTON, Va. — Tesla has picked up its first award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as the 2019 Model 3, its less expensive sedan, qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK+. The Model 3 joins one…
DETROIT, Mich.–ZF estimates that by 2030, around one third of all vehicles produced globally will be electric or hybrid electric. With its developments, the Group contributes to a better and more sustainable mobility offer. To meet the needs of a…
FREMONT, CA–Tesla has unveiled a new update to its braking system, promising it will reduce accidents. The electric car maker made several improvements to its automated emergency braking (AEB), including emergency lane departure avoidance and the prevention of drifting into a…
Tesla has extended its 5-star safety rating it enjoys in the U.S. streak to Europe. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) awarded the Model 3 its highest rating of five stars. And you can watch a video of…
Source Forbes.com DETROIT, Mich.–In a reported recent incident, a Tesla on Autopilot (according to the driver) rammed into a stalled vehicle on a highway, doing so while the Tesla was moving along at a speed of around 60 mph and a…
FREMONT, Calif.–Tesla is currently working on a new version of its Summon feature that enables its vehicles to autonomously navigate parking lots and pick up their owners on request. The latest version is becoming impressive as an owner demonstrated the…
DETROIT, Mich.–Autonomous Vehicles keep getting hyped, and there is no bigger barker than Tesla founder Elon Musk. And while the CEO proclaimed having a half-million “Robo-Taxis” on the road next year, we know that this is a another of Musk’s…
PALO ALTO, California–Tesla has posted a webcast of its upcoming Autonomy Day to YouTube, set to go live at 11 am Pacific on Monday, April 22. This link will go live at 11AM PST From the company’s headquarters in Palo…
Out of seemingly nowhere, a car flies into view ready to crush the Tesla Model 3, but Tesla’s automatic emergency braking steps in and saves the day. It appears as though the car that comes into view from the left of the screen…
Elon Musk claimed on Twitter that Tesla brake pads never need to be replaced. The tweet has sparked a lively dialogue among Tesla driver and others. According to Breitbart, “a Twitter user recently noted that perfectly regenerative brakes on Tesla…
It sounds like Tesla was able to leverage the improvements to regen in the development of Track Mode to its regular Model 3 vehicle firmware. Tesla wrote in the release notes of its new 2018.42 v9 software update: “Model 3…
Continental is taking bold steps toward sustainability with new products that emphasize environmental responsibility without compromising performance. At this year’s Automechanika, Continental will debut its ATE New Original product line and the CONTI NXT Multi V-belt series, featuring up to…