Tesla owner converts Model 3 keycard into a wearable ring for simple vehicle access
A husband and wife duo now opens their Tesla Model 3 using a wearable ring that's embedded with the RFID…
3 months ago
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Early Tesla Model S gets ‘Autopilot’ retrofit and it works surprisingly well
George Hotz of comma.ai sees his open-sourced driver-assist system openpilot as the Android of the full self-driving market. While Tesla's…
4 months ago
DIYers and EVs are great bedfellows for the future of personal transportation
Welcome to a FREE preview of our weekly exclusive! Each week our team goes ‘Beyond the News’ and handcrafts a…
4 months ago
Tesla owner opens Model S motor to reveal Iron Man-esque electronics setup
A video recently uploaded on YouTube has provided a close look at the inner workings of a Tesla Model S…
5 months ago
Tesla Model X owner showcases DIY automatic lifting frunk
Similar to the Model S and 3, the Model X’s hood can be unlatched from the vehicle’s touchscreen and remote…
6 months ago
Tesla Model 3 owner creates a novel DIY solution for a supercharged Sentry Mode
To say that Tesla's electric cars are among the auto industry's most tech-focused vehicles is a gross understatement. Being computers…
6 months ago
Tesla Model 3 owner implants RFID key card chip into her arm as ultimate hack to unlock door
Tesla owner, maker, and software engineer Amie DD has undertaken the ultimate hack: Implanting the chip from inside her Model…
7 months ago
Tesla rebel mechanic Rich Rebuilds is electrifying a Ford Model A ‘Rat Rod’
Rich Benoit of the popular YouTube channel ‘Rich Rebuilds’ has a reputation for breathing life into Tesla’s electric cars long…
7 months ago
Tesla Autopilot handles full 90-degree turn with no lane markings
While the automotive industry and consumers remain focused on the next generation of Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature - said to…
7 months ago
Making of Tesla ‘Truckla’ pickup truck: Behind the scenes with Rich Rebuilds
Tesla DIY enthusiast and rebel mechanic Rich Benoit has worked on a number of interesting projects involving the electric car…
8 months ago
First Tesla pickup truck comes to life from Model 3 conversion
YouTube influencer and robot-enthusiast Simone Giertz, who commands an impressive 1.6 million followers on the video streaming platform, has taken…
8 months ago
SpaceX’s Starship engine hits twice the thrust of Merlin just days after test debut
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that the company's Raptor engine - static-fired for the first time at full scale barely…
1 year ago
Tesla Model 3 owner 3D prints rear seat lock that prevents break-ins
Over the past few months, an increasing number of break-ins and thefts involving Tesla's electric cars were reported in the…
1 year ago
Tesla Model 3 tow hitch DIY installation turns electric sedan into a utility champ
The Tesla community is home to a number of very creative DIY enthusiasts, many of whom have come up with…
1 year ago
Tesla Model 3 owner showcases DIY automatic-lifting front trunk (frunk)
There's just something incredibly neat about having the Model 3's hood automatically pop up when accessing the frunk. Similar to…
2 years ago
Tesla DIY guru shares project to convert junk battery pack into a trailer
Self-proclaimed car guru Rich Benoit has learned that even Teslas that are left damaged and abandoned in salvage yards could…
2 years ago
Tesla owner cuts open Model X tire to reveal acoustic foam used for noise reduction
A video uploaded on YouTube showcases Tesla's use foam-lined tires to ensure that its vehicles are as silent as they…
2 years ago
Tesla Model S without Autopilot upgraded with comma.ai OpenPilot solution
A "Classic" Tesla Model S without Autopilot was recently upgraded and tested with comma.ai's OpenPilot software, an open-source driver-assist system.…
2 years ago
Tesla rebuilder discovers Model S still functional after being underwater
A Tesla Model S P85D with salvage title was able to miraculously power on, despite being submerged underwater for 10…
2 years ago
Tesla Model 3 owner customizes wood trim interior in DIY project
With some carpentry know-how, a Tesla enthusiast was able to transform his Model 3’s wood trim into something incredibly eye-catching.…
2 years ago