Tesla break-ins reward thieves with pricey valuables: Police reports
Recent break-ins, frequently reported by Tesla owners in the San Francisco Bay Area on social media sites and forums have left the community wondering if Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles have...
View ArticleTesla rolls out ‘Dog Mode’ to protect pets from hot cars while informing...
Tesla released a new feature called ‘Dog Mode’ that aims to keep unattended pets inside a vehicle at a comfortable temperature while also informing passersby of their safety. It can take a matter of...
View ArticleTesla begins to roll out Model 3 peak power increase in new software update
Tesla has begun to roll out a new software update that boosts Model 3 peak power by 5%. The over-the-air-update was first mentioned by the company in a blog post that introduced the $35k Model 3....
View ArticleTesla-inspired wireless software updates are coming to traditional carmakers
Tesla has a significant market advantage via its over-the-air software updates, and traditional carmakers are finally taking steps to catch up. The California-based electric vehicle company delivers...
View ArticleTesla streamlines Model 3 lineup, removes $35k standard version from online...
Tesla has removed the $35,000 Standard Model 3 from its online configurator, citing the higher range Standard Plus as being a far more popular option among buyers of the all-electric sedan. Tesla’s...
View ArticleTesla V10 firmware: Netflix, YouTube, Autopilot updates and more
Tesla’s Version 10 (V10) firmware is on the horizon and will be released to owners starting as early as August, according to CEO Elon Musk. After the company’s Early Access Program results from V10 are...
View ArticleTesla rolls out Key Fob security update for Model S to address risks of cloning
As part of continuing efforts to ensure their vehicles are the safest cars on the road, Tesla’s “Bug Bounty” program gives awards to security researchers that uncover vulnerabilities in the company’s...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 firmware update for 5% power boost compared, before and after
Tesla’s recently released 2019.36.2.1 over-the-air software update promised a roughly 5% power increase to owners of the Model 3, Model S and Model X. Two owners of Dual Motor Model 3s tested the...
View ArticleTesla to begin $10 monthly “Premium Connectivity” subscription plan for...
Tesla will begin charging a $9.99 monthly fee for its “Premium Connectivity” internet package, beginning on January 1, 2020. The upcoming change will affect all Model S, Model X, and Model 3 owners who...
View ArticleTesla owners can now view their ‘Premium Connectivity’ expiry dates from...
Tesla has begun sending Premium Connectivity expiration warnings to car owners following a wave of email notifications over the weekend about the in-car data subscription for $9.99 a month that starts...
View ArticleTesla to roll out Full-Self driving ‘sneak preview’ and new games in holiday...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gifting Tesla owners a holiday software update that includes Full Self-Driving ‘sneak preview’, popular role-playing video game Stardew Valley, Lost Backgammon, among other...
View ArticleTesla software detects handicap parking spot after Full Self-Driving update
The holiday season may be over, but Tesla’s Full Self-Driving preview is turning out to be a gift that keeps on giving. With its latest 2019.40.50.7 update, Tesla’s electric vehicles equipped with...
View ArticleTesla will protect bicyclists from “dooring” in future OTA update, notes Elon...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that a future update will help protect bicyclists from being the victim of unintended door openings. Car dooring or more commonly referred to as “dooring” happens when a...
View ArticleTesla unlocks rear heated seats for Model 3 SR and SR Plus as paid OTA upgrade
Tesla is offering rear heated seats for the Model 3 Standard Range and Standard Range Plus as a $300 upgrade that can be activated through an over-the-air software update. The latest update follows a...
View ArticleTesla Track Mode V2 turns the Model 3 Performance into a more potent racing...
Tesla will be rolling out Track Mode V2 as a free over-the-air (OTA) update to all Model 3 Performance owners who purchase the company’s race-focused Track Package. Track Mode V2 introduces a deeper...
View ArticleTesla rolls out “range update” for Model S, Model X to reflect improved...
Tesla has begun to roll out a new “Range Boost” software update to Model S and Model X vehicles to more accurately display the vehicle’s range following recent efficiency updates. The latest version...
View ArticleTesla Track Mode V2 Release Notes: Third-Party Charging, Bluetooth update...
Tesla has started rolling out software 2020.8.1 that includes Track Mode V2 for Model 3, third-party charging stations, improvements to Model S and Model X regenerative braking, and a host of other...
View ArticleTesla rolls out ‘Passenger Face Vent’ feature for improved efficiency
Tesla has begun the wide rollout of a new “Passenger Face Vent” feature in the latest 2020.28.5 over-the-air software update that aims to improve energy efficiency and increase range. The wide rollout,...
View ArticleTesla rolls out 2020 Holiday Update: New Driving Visualizations, Supercharger...
Tesla is beginning to roll out its highly anticipated over-the-air 2020 ‘Holiday Update’ that includes new driving visualizations for Full Self-Driving, new games, and an improved display for...
View ArticleTesla teases Multiple Display option: Configurable touchscreen layout for the...
Tesla has plans to support multiple digital display layouts for its vehicle’s center touchscreen through a future over-the-air software update, thereby enabling owners to customize a user experience...
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