UK
page ad skin
Home Tesla Model S News

Tesla Model S News

Safety Tesla Model S catches fire unexpectedly, crews struggle to extinguish

Tesla Model S catches fire unexpectedly, crews struggle to extinguish

The Sacramento fire department noted that it took 6,000 gallons of water to put out the blaze, which kept reigniting.
By Brian Potter 31 January 2023
Interview Tesla Model S is constantly getting improvements, chief designer says

Tesla Model S is constantly getting improvements, chief designer says

Franz von Holzhausen says he feels like he’s working on the Model S every day, even though it’s a decade-old car now.
By Brian Potter 18 January 2023
Safety Tesla Model Y and Model S named Euro NCAP best-in-class winners

Tesla Model Y and Model S named Euro NCAP best-in-class winners

Tesla claims to put safety first, and while some people don't agree with such claims, its safety ratings and awards are telling.
By Brian Potter 12 January 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Here’s what happened in the 8-car pileup blamed on Tesla’s FSD

Here’s what happened in the 8-car pileup blamed on Tesla’s FSD

Surveillance footage shows the Tesla Model S switching lanes and putting on its brakes.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2023
Design Tesla Model S and X get round steering wheel as standard, yoke optional

Tesla Model S and X get round steering wheel as standard, yoke optional

Model S and Model X buyers now have the choice between a yoke and a regular round steering wheel.
By Jeff Perez 07 January 2023
22:21 Buying Tips Tesla Model S Plaid: Owner confesses love and hate after 30k miles

Tesla Model S Plaid: Owner confesses love and hate after 30k miles

This EV and tech reviewer has owned his Model S Plaid for a year and a half, so he has plenty to share about his experience.
By Brian Potter 02 January 2023
00:39 Crashes / Wrecks Watch cars slide helplessly down hills during major ice storm

Watch cars slide helplessly down hills during major ice storm

On days like this, just stay home.
By Brian Potter 28 December 2022
13:23 Buying Tips Reviewer says Lucid Air one-ups Tesla Model S at all but one thing

Reviewer says Lucid Air one-ups Tesla Model S at all but one thing

The Lucid Air was designed to impress in just about every way possible, and it has certainly succeeded.
By Brian Potter 19 December 2022
Races and Chases Lucid Air Sapphire beats Tesla Model S, Bugatti Chiron in quarter-mile drag race

Lucid Air Sapphire beats Tesla Model S, Bugatti Chiron in quarter-mile drag race

The Sapphire completed the quarter in 9.1 seconds, making for a production car record.
By Brian Potter 16 December 2022
Races and Chases Latest Tesla Model S Plaid gets reviewed on Germany’s Autobahn

Latest Tesla Model S Plaid gets reviewed on Germany’s Autobahn

The acceleration is impressive, but the reviewer is more appreciative of something else.
By Brian Potter 12 December 2022
Records Tesla Model S Plaid sets new lap record at Willow Springs raceway

Tesla Model S Plaid sets new lap record at Willow Springs raceway

Remarkably, the Plaid beat the previous best time by almost 3 seconds.
By Brian Potter 12 December 2022
Races and Chases Watch a tuned Tesla Model S Plaid drag race a Ferrari Enzo, other Italian V12s

Watch a tuned Tesla Model S Plaid drag race a Ferrari Enzo, other Italian V12s

An Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid races three of Italy’s best V12 supercars from the past 20 years.
By Brian Potter 07 December 2022
Safety 2022 Tesla Model S receives 5-star Euro NCAP rating

2022 Tesla Model S receives 5-star Euro NCAP rating

It matched the Tesla Model Y with 98% in Safety Assist.
By Brian Potter 17 November 2022
Industry Tesla Model S Plaid arrives in Europe, higher top speed, tow hitch

Tesla Model S Plaid arrives in Europe, higher top speed, tow hitch

Via images of the flagship Tesla saloon's Certificate of Conformity, it will have a tow hitch as standard and a 300 km/h top speed.
By Brian Potter 16 November 2022
Recalls Tesla

Tesla "recalls" 40,000 Model S and Model X for power steering issue

Tesla claims it has already fixed 97 percent of the recalled vehicles via an over-the-air software update.
By Brian Potter 10 November 2022
13:18 Races and Chases Bugatti Divo drag racing supercars including Tesla Model S Plaid

Bugatti Divo drag racing supercars including Tesla Model S Plaid

A multi-million dollar hypercar at a drag strip is always a sight to see.
By Brian Potter 28 October 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning Someone transformed a Tesla Model S with a Lambo Huracan front end

Someone transformed a Tesla Model S with a Lambo Huracan front end

Tesla's EVs have proven to outrun Huracans at the drag strip. Perhaps this owner just didn't appreciate the Model S' front end.
By Brian Potter 20 October 2022
15:39 Weird Tesla Model S becomes a hybrid, never uses charger on 1,800-mile trip

Tesla Model S becomes a hybrid, never uses charger on 1,800-mile trip

This modified Model S has a generator in the back that charges its battery all the time, even when it’s parked.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production Tesla to start refreshed Model S, Model X, Plaid deliveries in Europe, China

Tesla to start refreshed Model S, Model X, Plaid deliveries in Europe, China

Tesla will reportedly restart Model S and X deliveries in China and Europe next month.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2022
02:33 Weird TeslaCam catches truck driver shooting at Model S in road rage incident

TeslaCam catches truck driver shooting at Model S in road rage incident

He was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; the Tesla owner was filmed brake checking the truck beforehand.
By Brian Potter 06 October 2022
Recalls Tesla recalls 1.09m vehicles for windows that could pinch occupants

Tesla recalls 1.09m vehicles for windows that could pinch occupants

An over-the-air software update fixes the problem.
By Brian Potter 23 September 2022
13:13 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid fights off Bugatti Chiron in close drag races

Tesla Model S Plaid fights off Bugatti Chiron in close drag races

Both drive away with wins.
By Anthony Alaniz 17 September 2022
01:37 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid spooks GT500, Charger Hellcat drivers at drag strip

Tesla Model S Plaid spooks GT500, Charger Hellcat drivers at drag strip

All three cars have gobs of power, but only one makes the most of it.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2022
News Tesla stops selling Model S and X with key fobs

Tesla stops selling Model S and X with key fobs

Buyers now only get a Tesla Key Card as standard.
By Brian Potter 11 July 2022
More
or Sign Up
UK
Our International Editions