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Tesla unlocks real-time Supercharger occupancy data on vehicle map

Tesla has activated a new feature that allows drivers to see real-time Supercharger occupancy information directly from the vehicle's onboard map. It's…

Tesla increases speed cap of Autosteer to 45 mph, Musk says limit will raise pending more data

Tesla Model S and Model X owners with Autopilot 2.0 self-driving hardware are beginning to see auto-steering capabilities come to life through…

Tesla begins roll out of Enhanced Autopilot to global fleet, Musk notes camera adjustments might be needed on some cars

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced via Twitter that Enhanced Autopilot will be rolled out to all new vehicles equipped with…

Putting Tesla’s Supercharger idle fee to the test: firmware 8.0 review for non-Autopilot cars

Tesla Enhanced Autopilot continues to roll out on Model S and Model X vehicles equipped with Autopilot 2.o hardware, but let's…

First indicator that Tesla Autopilot 2.0 can detect stop signs

A Tesla owner that received the latest over-the-air Autopilot 2.0 software update is reporting that their vehicle has been able to detect…

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…

Get ready for more Tesla software updates: v8.1 Autopilot and UI improvements to come

It's been roughly a month since Tesla Model S and Model X owners first began experiencing the company's updated Version 8.0…

Thoughts on Tesla’s 8.0 Navigation System

Tesla firmware 8.0 has been out for several weeks now but I wanted to hold off on a review -in specific, a…

Tesla Version 8.0 Media Player: Pros and Cons

Following our recent post highlighting the latest features in Tesla Firmware 8.0, we're back to take a closer look at the…

Pre-Autopilot Tesla Model S Firmware 8.0 Release Notes

There's been a lot of talk about Tesla's new radar-centric Autopilot capabilities, capable of seeing three cars ahead, but lost in the spotlight…

Tesla Autopilot under v8.0 really can see two if not three cars ahead

One of the most highly anticipated features of Tesla's latest over-the-air Version 8.0 software is the improved Autopilot system. Arguably the company’s most…

First impressions of Tesla’s new Version 8.0 Media Player [Video]

Audiophiles can rejoice with the rollout of Tesla's latest Version 8.0 (full release notes) of its Media Player which introduces improved search capabilities,…

Inside Tesla Version 8.0: release notes and screenshots

Tesla kicked off its Version 8.0 over-the-air update at approximately 4am Pacific Time on Thursday morning to select Model S…

Tesla patches security hole ahead of Version 8 Autopilot OTA update

Tesla Model S and Model X owners woke up to a surprise over-the-air (OTA) software update on Monday, days ahead…

Tesla announces details behind Version 8.0 with updated Autopilot system

Tesla held a press conference on Sunday to announce that the company will be releasing the much-anticipated Version 8.0 with improved Autopilot…

Tesla to publish details of v8.0 with “Major improvements to Autopilot” later today

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter Wednesday morning (PDT) to announce that Tesla will publish details for its next-generation…

Tesla updates firmware to improve Model X Falcon Wing Door pinch sensors

If Tesla's famed over-the-air firmware updates doesn't convince you that the experience of owning a Tesla is akin to purchasing…

Tesla, you’ve trapped me with the old ‘bait and switch’

All of us Tesla owners out there are falling prey to the oldest trick in the book. Tesla keeps pulling fast ones on…

Tesla improves Model X falcon wing doors with better obstacle detection

Tesla began pushing out a new over-the-air software update giving the vehicle's falcon wing doors and rear liftgate better obstacle detection.…

Expect to see more Tesla ‘unlockable’ features bundled into its cars

When Tesla revealed that Model S 70 owners with the 70 kWh battery could in fact unlock an extra 5…