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…
4 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…
5 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…
5 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…
6 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…
8 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…
8 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…
8 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…
8 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…
9 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…
10 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…
10 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…
2 years 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