Tesla cuts price of touchscreen upgrade by $1,000 amid recall pressure
Tesla lowered the price of an upgrade for the 17-inch touchscreen in older Model S and Model X electric cars, as federal regulators seek a screen recall.
What is Tesla Autopilot and how does it work?
Don't let the name Autopilot fool you: None of the cars in Tesla's current range are capable of driving themselves. Instead, Autopilot is a partially automated system that is regularly improved via over-the-air software updates. Here's what you need to know.
This Tesla video manages to make battery production look cool
Tesla has put the humble EV battery in the spotlight, making it the star of a cool video filmed inside one of its production plants.
Tesla asked to recall vehicles over touchscreen safety issue
The U.S. auto safety agency has asked Tesla to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles due to an issue with the touchscreen that could compromise safety.
Tesla offers two new Model Y options, though one may be a squeeze
Tesla has launched two new variants of its Model Y electric crossover — one with more seats, and another with shorter range but a friendlier price tag.
Tesla sudden accelerations caused by driver error, NHTSA concludes
Tesla vehicles do not have a design flaw that can cause sudden unintended acceleration, according to the results of a yearlong investigation by the NHTSA.
Tesla’s nearly built Berlin Gigafactory shown off in snowy drone video
Tesla chief Elon Musk tweeted a drone video showing the almost-built Giga Berlin factory, the electric-car company’s first such facility in Europe.
Watch this Tesla drive from SF to LA with almost no intervention
A new video shows a Tesla Model 3 traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles in Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta mode, with almost no human intervention necessary.
Elon Musk says Tim Cook refused meeting about buying Tesla
Elon Musk says he once tried to contact Apple CEO Tim Cook about the possibility of Apple acquiring Tesla, but claims Cook "refused to take the meeting."
Tesla recalls nearly 10,000 Model X and Model Y vehicles
Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X vehicles and 401 Model Y vehicles over separate safety issues.
The best Tesla Model 3 alternatives
Tesla isn't the only company producing electric vehicles. Check out these great electric alternatives to the Tesla Model 3 and hit the road with zero emissions.
Tesla avoids another clash with California officials
California's new pandemic-related stay-at-home order allows Tesla's Alameda County factory to stay open, preventing the kind of showdown we saw in the spring.
Australia is building one of the world’s largest batteries using Tesla tech
Australia is building one of the world's largest batteries, the Victorian Big Battery Megapack, using Tesla technology.
Elon Musk’s Teslaquila tipple has arrived and costs $250
It started two years ago as an April Fools' joke from Elon Musk, but now Tesla Tequila is a thing.
New Tesla self-driving software could reduce driver interventions by one third
Tesla has updated its Full Self-Driving software beta and has made improvements that Elon Musk says could reduce driver interventions by as much as one third.
How to buy a Tesla online
Tesla has sold its cars online since its inception, meaning you can buy a new Model Y from the comfort of your living room. Here's what the process is like.
Every electric car currently available
Almost every carmaker present in the United States is working on an electric model, and this once-insignificant segment is growing on a nearly monthly basis.
2021 Tesla Cybertruck vs. 2021 Ford F-150
Tesla's head-turning Cybertruck and Ford's hot-selling F-150 overlap in several key areas, but they're completely different trucks built for different purposes.
The best electric SUVs
Only a few electric SUVs are available, but the segment is growing. The best ones cover a range of prices from affordable to high-end luxury.
Tesla debuts ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta, but it comes with a warning
Tesla has debuted its much-anticipated "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) feature in beta mode, allowing select Tesla owners to experience the next phase of Autopilot.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta lands for select drivers next week
Tesla boss Elon Musk has given a date for what will initially be a limited rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta for its electric vehicles.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster just whizzed past Mars
Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster, which SpaceX launched in 2018 with Starman behind the wheel, just made its first close approach to Mars.
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On this Digital Trends Live, we cover the top tech stories, including Tesla’s new battery, Samsung's revised S20 phone, and more.
Tesla Battery Day: Model S Plaid, Autopilot updates, and all the big news
At Tesla Battery Day and a shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new Model S Plaid, updates to electric battery tech and more. Here are the highlights.
Tesla unveils $140,000 Model S Plaid that can go from 0 to 60 in under 2 seconds
Tesla announced a new Model S Plaid car Tuesday that can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds and has a range of more than 520 miles.
Tesla unveils ‘truly revolutionary’ new battery
CEO Elon Musk said Tesla has begun production of a new storage cell at a pilot factory.
Watch Tesla’s new Model S Plaid hit 147 mph at Laguna Seca Raceway
Tesla has posted a couple of videos showing its new Model S Plaid car humming around the Laguna Seca Raceway at high speed.
Tesla will make a $25,000 electric car within 3 years, Musk says
Tesla will sell an affordable electric car for $25,000 within the next three years, CEO Elon Musk announced Tuesday.
Elon Musk says ‘profound’ Autopilot update will roll out to Teslas soon
During Battery Day, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the cars' Autopilot feature will get a "profound" update.
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Tesla Battery Day is finally happening. Here’s how to watch
Tesla's Battery Day will finally push through on September 22, right after the company's annual shareholder meeting, with a livestream that anybody can watch.
Canadian cop chased a Tesla Model S that appeared to have no one in it
Highway police in Canada chased a Tesla Model S going 150 kmh (93 mph), with the vehicle at first appearing to be empty.
Tesla Model S vs. Lucid Air
Lucid developed the Air, its first model, as an electric sedan aimed directly at the Tesla Model S. It offers a generous amount of range and a ton of tech.
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On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech topics, including the virtual march on Washington, Tesla’s cyberattack, Facebook's Horizon, and more.