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Tesla knew it installed defective parts in its EVs. It charged customers for repairs anyway
The automaker blamed drivers for vehicle “abuse,” but some cars had fewer than 1,000 miles on the odometer.
By
Brian Potter
22 December 2023
Safety
Watch the Tesla Cybertruck stop bullets fired from three different guns
The Cybertruck can indeed keep you at least somewhat safe from gunshots.
By
Brian Potter
2 December 2023
Safety
The refreshed Tesla Model 3 has an ‘active bonnet’ to protect pedestrians in a crash
The feature was previously available on the Model S and Model X, but only in certain markets.
By
Brian Potter
28 November 2023
Safety
Watch Tesla Model 3 catch fire after debris strike, sparks discussion on EV safety
Electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire, but when they do, they are more difficult to contain.
By
Brian Potter
20 September 2023
Industry
Tesla gears up for Autopilot safety lawsuits after fatal crashes
One plaintiff alleged that Tesla Autopilot caused a Model 3 to veer off a highway and crash into a tree.
By
Brian Potter
29 August 2023
Safety
Tesla Model S Plaid amazes in moose test: Outperforms Porsche Taycan
Only the smaller Model 3 and Model Y were able to achieve a better result.
By
Brian Potter
15 August 2023
Safety
Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta finally launched in Europe and Oz
The vision and AI-based advanced driver-assist system is reportedly only available to a few beta testers for now.
By
Brian Potter
26 May 2023
Technology
Tesla said to step up driver monitoring to track yawns, blinks
Tesla hacker @greentheonly said he noticed the code is being added, but not propagated to anything UI yet.
By
Brian Potter
15 May 2023
Technology
Tesla CEO Elon Musk changes plans yet again for Full Self-Driving
The CEO says he's reserving version 12 for "when FSD is end-to-end AI."
By
Brian Potter
9 May 2023
Safety
Tesla improves its Automatic Emergency Braking via software update
The potentially life-saving feature now works whilst driving in reverse.
By
Brian Potter
1 May 2023
02:46
Safety
See driver throw baseball bat at Tesla Model 3
The source says the incident was "attempted assault, reckless driving, behaving threateningly, littering and causing" damage to the EV.
By
Brian Potter
25 April 2023
Safety
Check out this flooded Tesla Supercharging station: Does it still work?
But more importantly, is it safe?
By
Brian Potter
18 April 2023
Safety
Musk announces Tesla safety upgrade after Twitter exchange with owner
Behold, the synergies of being CEO of two companies.
By
Brian Potter
4 April 2023
Safety
Tesla Model 3 crushed by falling tree, occupants okay
Tesla touts the safety of its EVs, and it seems time and time again the vehicles keep people safe in some of the worst situations.
By
Brian Potter
14 March 2023
11:18
Crashes / Wrecks
Check out this Tesla Model 3 totalled by teenage driver in rear-end crash
The Tesla owner's girlfriend suffered from a non-life-threatening injury. Everyone else walked away, but the car was a complete loss.
By
Brian Potter
13 March 2023
Safety
Watch Tesla Model 3 Standard Range perform flawless moose test
The car had no issues completing the test, even when fully loaded to its gross weight limit.
By
Brian Potter
13 March 2023
Safety
Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Next-gen EV to run mostly in autonomous mode
Musk was careful with his words, not calling the EV "autonomous," but saying it will operate "almost entirely in autonomous mode.”
By
Brian Potter
9 March 2023
Safety
Tesla and Elon Musk sued related to misleading self-driving claims
Tesla shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit suggesting the company misrepresented the abilities of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
By
Brian Potter
2 March 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 replaces Model Y after steering wheel fell off, calls it "goodwill"
It's crazy to think Tesla Service initially charged $104 for the repair, and Tesla still says there was no defect and it's not liable.
By
Brian Potter
9 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
Safety
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
Safety
Tesla announces 2-week Full Self-Driving ban to combat inattentiveness
The ban should encourage safer usage of the beta tech as well as help improve its image.
By
Brian Potter
11 January 2023
Technology
New Tesla FSD Beta update will allow turning off steering wheel nags
It’s a welcome change, but traffic safety advocates might have a thing or two to say.
By
Brian Potter
3 January 2023
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