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Tesla Model 3 Vs Heavy Fog: Will Autopilot Work In No Visibility?

Winter is here and the inevitable “Tesla Model 3 vs Heavy Fog” is here. This time popular Tesla YouTuber ‘DirtyTesla’ tested a Model 3 in dense fog with zero visibility conditions to prove whether it is safe to use Autopilot or not. He did his testing on different types of roads including the residential street, […]

Tesla Model 3 Autopilot Gracefully Avoids Road Barrels At 125 km/h

In a recent video, the Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot, can be seen dodging a barrel on the road similar to how a real human driver would. The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best cars under $50,000 price tag. It is fully electric, offers 300+ miles of range and has the highest safety […]

Tesla Model 3 Software Update: Superb Lane Changes And Better Wipers

The Tesla Model 3 software update 2019.40.1.1 has landed and it brings with it more confident lane changes and upgraded automatic wipers. YouTube Channel Dirty Tesla recently uploaded a new video testing the latest software update. The channel’s host tested a number of new changes mentioned in the release note of the update. He found […]

Tesla Model 3 Battery Drain After 22 Days Is Lower Than Your Smartphone

The Tesla Model 3 ‘Vampire’ battery drain is no longer a problem because after a span of 22 days the car’s battery drained only around 10% in the latest testing. The ‘Vampire’ battery drain testing was done by Bjorn Nyland, a Tesla Model 3 owner who also runs an EV-centric YouTube channel by the same […]

Tesla Model 3 Screen Mod: Will Autopilot Work Without Screen?

This new Tesla Model 3 screen mod transforms the console as it is on the Tesla Model S and X. Youtube channel “Dirty Tesla” showcased a new tilted screen modification for their Tesla Model 3 Performance variant. In the process of upgrading his in-car infotainment system, he also showcased whether the Autopilot system in his Tesla […]

Watch: Tesla Model 3 On Autopilot, Driving In Heavy Snowfall

The Autopilot software on the Tesla Model 3 is a great feature. It significantly improves the safety of the driver and the passengers over the course of the ride. Even in the latest Bloomberg survey, which gathered opinions from 5,000 Tesla Model 3 owners, Autopilot was rated as a highly useful feature by 90% of […]

Tesla Model 3 & Model S Performance Increase Has A Surprising Result

Recently, Tesla Model 3 and the Model S received a performance software update which guarantees a 5% increase in the former and minor performance upgrades in the latter. But how did that translate into real-world performance? YouTube channel Drag Times answers the same question in a new video by comparing the quarter-mile drag race results […]

Watch A 500HP Supra Lose A 1/4 Mile Drag Race From A Tesla Model 3

A 500 HP Toyota Supra lost a quarter-mile drag race from a Tesla Model 3 Performance, despite the former botching up the launch every time. The latest video from YouTube Channel Drag Times shows the Tesla Model 3 competing against a 2020 Toyota Supra with downpipes. Full disclosure here, the 1999 Toyota Supra is one […]

Tesla Model 3 Plaid Mode Is Here But It Is Not Made By Elon

Tesla Model 3 Plaid Mode is here and although it is not officially made by Tesla, it is just as track worthy. The electric car we’re talking about today is a modified Tesla Model 3 customized by Unplugged performance. The Model 3 belongs to the YouTuber Daerik who makes content related to electric vehicles and […]

Will High Demand For Electric Cars Make Nickel Investors Rich?

A few months ago Tesla replaced the old 18650 battery pack with a bigger and better 2170 battery in its electric cars with high demand, like the Tesla Model 3. The older 18650 cells contain a combination of lithium-Nickle-Cobalt-Aluminium metals, while the newer 2170 battery contains Nickle-Manganese-Cobalt at a ratio of 8:1:1. The amount of nickel […]

Tesla V10 Software Update: Introducing Cuphead, Netflix, And Joe Mode

Tesla V10 software update just arrived for early access users and it is a big one. According to the new release notes, the new V10 software update brings with it several long dues and user-requested features to make the already fun experience of owning a Tesla even more amazing. Here’s what’s new in the Tesla […]

Tesla Software Update (2019.32) Updates Key Fob Security

Tesla software update: 2019.32 was delivered recently and it has improved key fob security, driving dynamics and much more. The Key Fob security issue was discovered by Lennert Wouters and his team who belong to the Universiteit Leuven in Belgium. The process of discovering a security flaw in Tesla cars is part of the company’s […]

Tesla Model 3 SR+ Has Better Top End Performance Than Long Range

Mountain Pass performance recently conducted a dyno test on the latest Tesla Model 3 SR+ and found some interesting results. During the dyno test run, the Tesla Model 3 SR+, also known as the Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range, defeated the long-range Model 3 in a top-end performance above 65 mph. Tesla electric cars are notorious […]

Tesla Software Update (28.3.1) Makes Model 3 Autopilot Even Better

The latest Tesla Software Update called 2019.28.3.1 was released this week. The new update has been a great boon for all Tesla electric cars. Popular Tesla cars like the Model 3, Model S and Model X have received benefits like an upgraded Autopilot, adaptive air suspension feature, Chess game and much more. Although not all […]

Tesla Autonomous Cars Will ‘Fix’ Themselves Without Any Assistance [Patent]

Tesla Autonomous cars with the ability to perform internal repairs or fixes are coming soon. The latest patent filed by Tesla reveals that a bi-directional cable will be used in the upcoming Tesla cars with self-driving capabilities. The latest Tesla patent is titled “High-Speed Wiring System Architecture,” which seeks to replace the old wiring system […]

Tesla Autopilot Crash In Moscow; Driver And Family Barely Escapes

Elon Musk’s electric car company is mostly in controversies; the latest one involves a Tesla Autopilot crash in Moscow. The owner of the Tesla Model 3, Alexi Tretyakov and his two children narrowly escaped the car crash which took place on 10th August on Moscow ring road. The batteries of the Tesla Model 3 caught […]

NHTSA Warns Tesla To Stop ‘Misleading’ People On Model 3 Safety Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had earlier warned Tesla to stop making misleading statements regarding its Model 3 safety rating. The agency is planning to report Tesla to the FTC consumer division to investigate any false claims made by the company. The truffle between Tesla and NHTSA started after the Tesla Model 3 […]

Get ‘Free Unlimited’ Charging If You Buy A Tesla Model X Or Model S

Tesla is bringing back free unlimited charging for its Model X and Model S electric cars. The company stopped offering free unlimited charging a while back because it wasn’t a feasible option at that time. However, Tesla has taken a U-turn on its decision to increase sales of the Model X and Model S electric […]