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Some of the best-kept company secrets eventually find their way into the public domain and usually all it takes is one determined person to uncover and leak the hidden gems. This is just what happened to Tesla just a few days ago, an ingenious reverse engineer by the name of …

Here I am sitting in the driver’s seat of a Tesla Model S P90D. Ahead of me lies an empty stretch of tarmac so straight I can almost see the curvature of the Earth. Through the gigantic 17-inch centre touch screen, I turn off Creep mode to stop the car from …

In celebration of Chinese New Year and the introduction of the Model X into the market, Tesla have released a special limited edition Signature Red model. The red paint was chosen as it’s the same color used in China to symbolize celebrations. The limited edition ‘Signature’ model is only available …

A Tesla Model S has been destroyed by a mysterious fire while being charged at one of the company’s Supercharger stations in Norway. According to the Norwegian media, the car caught fire shortly after the owner plugged the car in to charge its batteries. Local firefighters had to use foam …

Tesla‘s autopilot technology has been out a few months now, however due to the irresponsibility of certain drivers Tesla has been forced to reduce/remove certain capabilities of the system. In Tesla’s latest beta firmware update (7.1) the autopilot is now restricted to speeds below the posted speed limit and will …

Tesla has voluntarily conducted a recall of its Model S line due to potentially faulty seat belt anchors on the front seats. The defect was discovered earlier this month, quoted from a Tesla representative:  “In early November, a customer sitting in the front passenger seat turned to speak with occupants …

Tesla has taken the wraps off its second model, the Model X electric SUV at a special event in its Freemont factory, California. Sporting familiar design cues from the Model S, the world’s first electric production SUV will be offered in two variants, both featuring all-wheel drive. The 90D version …

Tesla Motors has introduced their new entry-level all-wheel drive Model S 70D. Priced from $102,400 excluding on-road costs, the Model S 70D is equipped with a dual motor all-wheel drive system producing 383kW that draws power from a 70kWh battery. It is claimed to have a range of 440km and …

If you own an electric Tesla Model S and feels the need to stand out from the crowd more, help is at hand. Californian-based Unplugged Performance together with Bulletproof Automotive has come up with a styling package that promises just that. The kit includes a front lip spoiler that attaches …