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Dialing through AM/FM Radio on the Tesla Model S Touchscreen

I've never been a huge fan of radio or TV because I just can't stand the ads. That's one of…

Tesla Model S Upcoming Hardware and Software Upgrades

I finally found a chunk of time to sit down and watch Tesla's 2014 annual shareholder meeting. There's a lot…

Tesla Model S All Glass Panoramic Roof

For me getting the Tesla Model S Panoramic sunroof option was a no-brainer Although I don't often drive with a sunroof open, I've…

Slacker Internet Radio on the Tesla Model S

In a previous post I slammed Tesla on the almost-there functionality of their USB music player so you might be…

Tesla Service Valet Disables Mobile Access for One New Owner

I went in for my first Tesla Service the other week after having reported on a few software glitches. Although I…

Tesla Model S Premium Lighting Package Review

I went back and forth on whether I should purchase the $1,000 Model S premium lighting package before ultimately committing…

Tesla S60 vs S85: Feature Comparison

I had the opportunity to compare the Tesla Model S 60 which I received as a service loaner against my…

Why do people compare Fisker to Tesla?

On my way back from a great Memorial Day weekend trip to Mystic, CT for some "lobstah", we played tag…

What it’s like to drive a transmission-less Tesla

Like many pure electric vehicles, the Tesla Model S is missing a whole lot of extraneous stuff including a transmission, gears and…

Charging the Tesla Model S with the HPWC

When I was buying my Model S I decided that I didn't need the High Power Wall Charger (HPWC), but I…

Playing Music from a USB Drive in the Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S offers 2 USB ports under the center armrest, both capable of playing music directly from a USB…

Tesla Model S Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera and Folding Mirrors

At 196" long and 77.3" wide, the Tesla Model S is larger than some 7-seater SUVs so it comes as no surprise…

[Video] How to charge your Tesla Model S using the J1772 adapter

The following video describes how to best use the Tesla Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) J1772 adapter when charging from a public Level…

Fitting a bike into the Tesla Model S

I needed to transport my bike today so it was the perfect opportunity go to do a fit test of the bike in…

Should you buy the Tesla Pre-Paid Service Plan?

After counting down the days until the much anticipated delivery of your Tesla Model S another timer begins -  counting down 60…

Where to Install EZ Pass on the Tesla Model S

EZ Pass is an automated electronic toll-collection system which expedites passing of roads, bridges and tunnels. It's used across 14…

Most Popular Tesla Model S Front License Plate Solutions

Tesla Motors seems to have made the front license plate an afterthought since they didn't consider integrating a mounting location for…

Using public EV charging stations with your Tesla Model S

After completing my first Tesla Supercharger experience my next excursion was to find and use a public electric vehicle (EV) charging station. There's quite…

How to use a Tesla Supercharger and what to expect

Today I had to drop off my mother-in-law at Providence airport and I used it as an excuse to make…

Tesla Model S Bugs and Reboots

I've had my Tesla Model S for a little over a week now and found the car to be pretty flawless when I first…