Tesla Model S Hidden Features, Tips, Tricks & Tidbits
A compilation of Tesla Model S Hidden Features Tips, Tricks & Tidbits for your Tesla Model S as curated by the community members of the TeslaMotors Club (TMC).Each of the members names are credited...
View ArticleWhat We Know About Tesla Firmware 7.0
If you’re an owner of a Model S, chances are you’ve been waiting anxiously for Tesla’s upcoming firmware 7.0 update which promises Autopilot capabilities along with a completely revamped user...
View ArticleDetails on the Oct 15 Tesla Version 7 Autopilot Release
Elon Musk confirms Tesla Version 7.0 with Autopilot will be released this Thursday, October 15Brightening the day for Tesla owners across the world, Elon Musk announces that the long-awaited Autopilot...
View ArticleVideo of Tesla Version 7.0 Reveals Auto-Steer and Hands-Free Driving
Just days before Tesla officially releases Version 7 with Autopilot capabilities, a video was submitted to us that provides a sneak peak on what’s coming.Steven Xu of British Columbia appears to be one...
View ArticleTesla Announces Details on Autopilot Version 7.0
Tesla Autopilot Version 7.0 Dashboard Display [Source: Tesla Motors]Motley Fool journalist Daniel Sparks provides an early look at what’s coming in tonight’s release of Tesla Autopilot 7.0. The...
View ArticleReview of Tesla v7.0 for Non-Autopilot Model S
With Tesla’s v7.0 finally upon us there’s been no shortage of look at me driving with no hands type videos, and even videos of Model S parallel parking itself, but lost in the shadows was the 7.0...
View ArticleTesla Delays Autopilot Release to Europe and Asia
Autopilot release to Europe and Asia pending regulatory approval. Hopefully get the ok in the next few weeks.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 19, 2015That tweet from Elon Musk is causing consternation...
View ArticleTesla Easter Egg Reveals ‘The Meaning of Life’
One of the few things that can bring on more joy than receiving a firmware update itself is finding a Tesla easter egg. Previous easter eggs have included the ability to transform your Model S into the...
View ArticleUpcoming Tesla Autopilot 1.01 Improved through Fleet Learning
Following a week of overblown Autopilot ‘fail’ videos making its way through media, Tesla CEO Elon Musk takes to Twitter to announce that an upcoming Autopilot “1.01” will improve upon the vehicle’s...
View ArticleFirst Reaction to Tesla Autopilot in Europe
The excitement of Tesla Autopilot has already made its way through much of Europe over the weekend. YouTube user Oedegaarde posts a great video of his Model S driving with Autopilot engaged through the...
View ArticleFederal Regulators Racing To Catch Up With Tesla Autopilot
During the Q3 earnings call on Tuesday, Elon Musk acknowledged that some drivers are misusing the Autosteer functions introduced in the latest Version 7.0. Despite Tesla’s warning that drivers must...
View ArticleIgnoring Tesla Autopilot Warnings – What Happens?
During Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call, Elon announced that the company will be looking into putting “some additional constraints” on the Autopilot system in order to “minimize the possibility of...
View ArticleTesla Beta Firmware 7.1 Adds Autopilot Restrictions
Tesla has ignited a firestorm of criticism from owners after a recent leak submitted to us by a tipster of beta Firmware 7.1 shows an updated Autopilot system with restrictions. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has...
View ArticleWhat happens when you completely run out of battery in your Tesla Model S?
Updated Jan 2, 2016: Since this story was originally published, there’s been several Tesla firmware updates that presumably have altered the behavior of the Tesla battery pack. In specific, providing a...
View ArticleVideo Overview of Tesla Summon Firmware 7.1 in Action
Autopilot just got better with the new Tesla Summon feature that allows owners to park their cars from outside of the vehicle. This feature came as a surprise to many owners across the world when they...
View ArticleFirmware 7.1 Sees First Wave of Tesla Autopilot Restrictions
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has in fact rolled out some much needed Autopilot restrictions in Firmware 7.1 to prevent people from doing “crazy things”. This comes in response to several videos showing people...
View ArticleTesla v7.1 Introduces New Summoning Feature and Autopilot Enhancements
Tesla began its roll out of v7.1 overnight that allow Model S and Model X owners to summon their cars to come pick you up and self-park, along with new Autosteer and Autopark updates.Among the more...
View ArticleHow To Use the Tesla Auto Summoning Feature (Video Demo)
By now you’ve hopefully seen video demonstrations of Tesla’s ‘summoning’ feature released in v7.1. Here’s how to use it:With the car in park and off (since you, the driver, either got out or aren’t yet...
View ArticleTesting v7.1 Autosteer Speed Limit Restrictions (Video)
The latest Tesla Model S software update surprised some owners with a quiet release on Saturday. With this update, autopilot enabled cars can be summoned out of a garage and remote parked into a...
View ArticleReview of Tesla v7.1 for Non-Autopilot Model S
Wow, it wasn’t that long ago that I did a review of 7.0 that rolled out for non-autopilot Model S’ and now firmware v7.1 is here! So, here’s what I think. Let’s get to it.Tesla v7.1 Features for...
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