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UK:Tesla Model S Plaid, Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 Turbo S meet in epic drag race

UK:Tesla Model S Plaid, Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 Turbo S meet in epic drag race

The ultimate EV versus hybrid versus combustion engine showdown.

By Brian Potter 19h ago

Watch modified Tesla Model S set a new lap record at Willow Springs by accident

Watch modified Tesla Model S set a new lap record at Willow Springs by accident

Unplugged Performance’s “Dark Helmet” was doing hot laps for Pikes Peak.

By Brian Potter 23 May 2023

Tesla facing class-action lawsuit again over battery throttling

Tesla facing class-action lawsuit again over battery throttling

Some US owners of older Model S and Model X EVs claim Tesla's automatic software updates can reduce range by up to 20 percent.

By Brian Potter 16 May 2023

Tesla cancels right-hand-drive Model S and Model X orders

Tesla cancels right-hand-drive Model S and Model X orders

Customers have the option of taking delivery of an LHD version, convert their order to a Model 3/Y, or cancel it altogether.

By Dan Mihalascu 13 May 2023

Races and Chases

See Tesla Model S Plaid with Track Package go around F1 circuit in video review

See Tesla Model S Plaid with Track Package go around F1 circuit in video review

The upgraded all-electric saloon is put through its paces at Paul Ricard.

By Brian Potter 08 May 2023

Tesla launches new Model S Plaid Track Package that unlocks 200 mph top speed

Tesla launches new Model S Plaid Track Package that unlocks 200 mph top speed

The kit also comes with new “Zero-G” wheels and carbon ceramic brakes.

By Brian Potter 05 May 2023

Tesla Model S and X no longer available for order in Australia

Tesla Model S and X no longer available for order in Australia

The updated S and X can no longer be reserved in Australia and New Zealand.

By Brian Potter 01 May 2023

Crashes / Wrecks

Tesla Sentry cam video reveals Model S fire was arson, not battery-related

Tesla Sentry cam video reveals Model S fire was arson, not battery-related

When police first saw the burned-down Model S, they said EVs “tend to” catch on fire.

By Brian Potter 30 April 2023

Tesla: Battery capacity degradation averages 12% after 200,000 miles

Tesla: Battery capacity degradation averages 12% after 200,000 miles

The performance of newer chemistries will be revealed once there will be more data.

By Brian Potter 26 April 2023

05:13 Races and Chases

See Tesla Model S Plaid spar with 1,400-bhp Audi R8 at drag strip

See Tesla Model S Plaid spar with 1,400-bhp Audi R8 at drag strip

Can the Tesla Model S Plaid ever be beaten in a drag race?

By Brian Potter 25 April 2023

01:01 Races and Chases

Watch Tesla Model S Drag Strip Mode in action, learn how it works

Watch Tesla Model S Drag Strip Mode in action, learn how it works

Tesla's Drag Strip Mode preconditions the battery and drive units to the perfect temperature for the quickest acceleration.

By Brian Potter 27 March 2023

17:12 Races and Chases

Tesla Model S Plaid shockingly dominates at drag strip after wreck

Tesla Model S Plaid shockingly dominates at drag strip after wreck

The Model S Plaid is nearly impossible to beat, with a zero to 60 mph time of around 2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of just over 9.

By Brian Potter 27 March 2023

Races and Chases

Owner takes Tesla Model S Plaid to Nurburgring, makes it look so easy

Owner takes Tesla Model S Plaid to Nurburgring, makes it look so easy

Mind you, this is no average owner, it's endurance racing driver Sebastian Vittel (no typo).

By Brian Potter 22 March 2023

01:55 Technology

Tesla Model S may get 217-mph top speed with brake upgrade

Tesla Model S may get 217-mph top speed with brake upgrade

And that's an unofficial figure; the actual number could be even faster.

By Brian Potter 14 March 2023

Tesla Model S refresh includes new “high-visibility glass roof”

Tesla Model S refresh includes new “high-visibility glass roof”

After the new Hardware 4 computer and a new paint colour, the Model S gets an improved glass roof.

By Iulian Dnistran 11 March 2023

Tesla launches new Ultra Red paint colour for Model S and Model X

Tesla launches new Ultra Red paint colour for Model S and Model X

The new option starts at £2,500, compared to the base Pearl White Multi-Coat paint colour.

By Brian Potter 10 March 2023

Crashes / Wrecks

Watch Tesla Model S drag a stuck Rivian R1T out of the snow

Watch Tesla Model S drag a stuck Rivian R1T out of the snow

Sometimes even the highly capable EVs require a helping hand.

By Brian Potter 08 March 2023

Crashes / Wrecks

Watch New Tesla Model S get totalled three hours after delivery

TeslaCam footage shows wrong-way Honda forcing the driver of the brand-new Tesla to swerve right and sideswipe a semi-truck.

By Brian Potter 27 February 2023

Tesla Model S and Model X spotted with new cameras, hardware

Tesla Model S and Model X spotted with new cameras, hardware

The models with the new hardware also have Tesla's new round steering wheel option, which wasn't previously shipping.

By Brian Potter 23 February 2023

02:52 Races and Chases

See Tesla Model S Plaid quickly and quietly blast to 166 mph on Autobahn

See Tesla Model S Plaid quickly and quietly blast to 166 mph on Autobahn

The electric saloon reaches its electronically limited top speed in just 14 seconds.

By Brian Potter 20 February 2023

Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles because Full Self-Drive "may cause crash"

Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles because Full Self-Drive "may cause crash"

The recall covers all versions of Tesla's FSD Beta software used on its full model lineup.

By Brian Potter 17 February 2023

Tesla Hardware 4 Autopilot approved in Europe for Model S and Model X

Tesla Hardware 4 Autopilot approved in Europe for Model S and Model X

The American EV maker will also introduce a new inverter on some models.

By Brian Potter 14 February 2023

Crashes / Wrecks

NTSB: Deadly Tesla crash caused by high speed, intoxication, no Autopilot

NTSB: Deadly Tesla crash caused by high speed, intoxication, no Autopilot

A Tesla crashed into a tree in 2021 and caught fire, killing two people. The NTSB finds Tesla and its safety tech were not at fault.

By Brian Potter 10 February 2023

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

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