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Races and Chases
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
Records
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
Industry
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
Green
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
The upgraded all-electric saloon is put through its paces at Paul Ricard.
By
Brian Potter
08 May 2023
Official
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
Official
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
When police first saw the burned-down Model S, they said EVs “tend to” catch on fire.
By
Brian Potter
30 April 2023
Technology
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
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
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
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
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
And that's an unofficial figure; the actual number could be even faster.
By
Brian Potter
14 March 2023
Official
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
Design
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
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
Spy photos
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
The electric saloon reaches its electronically limited top speed in just 14 seconds.
By
Brian Potter
20 February 2023
Recalls
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
Industry
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
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
Safety
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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