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Tesla Model S P100D humbles tire-spinning, donut-making Dodge Demon
A Tesla Model S P100D recently raced a Dodge Demon on a drag and rolling street race, providing a brief idea about which car would come out on top in less-than-ideal road conditions. As could be seen in the video of the race, however, the Demon’s own hubris became its undoing, and it finished both races staring at the taillights of the Model S P100D.
The video of the Model S P100D vs. Dodge SRT Demon was uploaded by YouTube’s drag racing enthusiast, DragTimes. Brooks, the owner and host of the channel, initially believed that the Demon would have no problems overtaking his supercar-beating P100D, considering its raw power. As noted by the YouTube channel’s host, however, the owner of the Demon opted to change up the car a little bit, replacing the ICE monster’s OEM rear tires with a pair of Hoosier slicks. Racing slicks are perfect for the drag strip, but on everyday roads, they’re pretty much a hit-or-miss.
On paper, the Dodge Demon looked every bit like a car that is designed to dominate on the quarter-mile. The American muscle car is equipped with a 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine that makes 808 hp. The 4,280-pound, rear-wheel-drive vehicle is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The owner of the Demon in DragTimes’ video gave his vehicle a Pump Gas Tune, however, in addition to the aforementioned Hoosier slicks for the rear wheels.
In comparison, the Model S P100D is equipped with dual motors that produce 920 ft-lbs of instant torque and 588 hp to its wheels. The 4,900-pound electric car is also all-wheel-drive, enhancing its traction and keeping the immense amount of torque from its electric motors under control.
Prior to the start of the race, the owner of the Dodge Demon opted to do some launches, seemingly showing off the car’s raw power. The driver of the ICE monster also opted to do some donuts for good effect, which, as Brooks immediately observed, resulted in the Hoosier slicks losing a lot of rubber. By the end of the donut-making, tire-shredding session, the Demon’s rear tires did not look good.
The race between the Tesla Model S P100D and the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was quite painful to watch, if you’re a Demon fan. As soon as the race started, the full-sized electric family sedan shot off, thanks to its Ludicrous mode and instant torque. The Tesla pulled, and then it just got farther and farther. The Demon, on the other hand, could not control its power, and by the time its tires found some traction, the P100D was already several car lengths ahead.
A rolling race between the Model S P100D and the Dodge Demon was not that much better for the ICE car. As soon as the driver of the Demon floored the accelerator, the muscle car spun its wheels before gaining traction. By the time it hit its stride, the Tesla was already far ahead.
Overall, DragTimes’ recent video is a lesson in hubris. Had the driver of the Demon opted to keep the car’s OEM rear tires on, the results of the race would have been very different. Had the Demon’s owner decided against the donut-making session, the Hoosier slicks would have gripped the street just a little bit better. For now, however, DragTimes’ Model S P100D could walk away with a win against an ICE car that was made to dominate in a straight line.
As we noted in a previous report, the Model S P100D previously won Motor Trend’s World’s Greatest Drag Race, beating out vehicles such as the Aston Martin DB11, the Mercedes-AMG GT-R Nismo, the Porsche 911 Turbo S, and the McLaren 570GT. During that race, many of Motor Trend’s YouTube followers lamented that the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon should have been included in the event, and it would have handily beat the Model S P100D. As proven by DragTimes’ recent video, however, the Demon could probably beat the Model S P100D in the quarter mile, but it would have to control its power first.
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EV fans urge Tesla to acquire Unplugged Performance for edge in fleet and security industry
Unplugged Performance has built a name for itself by producing performance upgrades for Tesla vehicles.

A growing number of Tesla enthusiasts and longtime community voices are calling on the electric vehicle maker to acquire Unplugged Performance, a California-based aftermarket company best known for tuning Tesla vehicles and developing specialized government fleet solutions under its UP.FIT division.
The idea was once considered a niche proposal among EV fans, but it is now gaining serious attention not just as a performance play but as a strategic move to deepen Tesla’s roots in the fleet and security industry.
A strategic fit
Unplugged Performance has built a name for itself by producing performance upgrades for Tesla vehicles, from track-optimized components to visual and aerodynamic upgrades. But in recent years, its UP.FIT division has pivoted toward a more functional future by outfitting Tesla vehicles like Model Ys for police, military, and government use.
That work has sparked growing calls for closer collaboration with Tesla, especially as the EV maker increasingly leans into autonomy, AI, and fleet services as core components of its next chapter.
“I posted this four years ago, but I think it’s more true now than ever,” wrote Whole Mars Catalog, a well-known Tesla investor and FSD Beta tester, on X. “Tesla should buy Unplugged. But not just as a Performance division. What they are doing with UP.FIT unlocks large government and commercial fleet purchases that can improve utilization.”
Tesla fans such as shareholder Sawyer Merritt echoed the sentiment, calling Unplugged a “great fit within Tesla.” adding, “They are literally located directly next to Tesla’s design studio in Hawthorne.”
Enabling the next wave
Supporters of the idea noted that integrating Unplugged into Tesla’s corporate structure could help accelerate the adoption of autonomous technologies in government sectors. With UP.FIT patrol cars already in use across some U.S. police departments, Tesla fans envisioned a future where self-driving Teslas could potentially revolutionize law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and public service logistics.
“Just imagine how autonomous patrol cars could transform policing and bring us into a safer future,” the veteran FSD tester wrote.
The benefits could also extend to Tesla’s existing consumer base. “They also have some incredible products in the works that I think will appeal to many ordinary Tesla drivers — not just those looking for performance or mods. Stuff that’s so good it should have come straight from the design studio next door,” Whole Mars Catalog noted.
Unplugged Performance, founded in 2013, shares not just a product vision with Tesla, but also geography. Its Hawthorne headquarters sits directly adjacent to Tesla’s design studio, and the two companies have maintained a close working relationship over the years. The aftermarket firm has long positioned itself as a “mission-aligned” partner to Tesla.
In response to the recent calls for acquisition, Unplugged Performance acknowledged the support from the community. “Our very existence is to support the Tesla mission with @UpfitTesla and @UnpluggedTesla,” Unplugged CEO Ben Schaffer posted on X. “We love working with Tesla and are grateful for the community’s support since 2013!”
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X account with 184 followers inadvertently saves US space program amid Musk-Trump row
Needless to say, the X user has far more than 184 followers today after his level-headed feat.

An X user with 184 followers has become the unlikely hero of the United States’ space program by effectively de-escalating a row between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump on social media.
Needless to say, the X user has far more than 184 followers today after his level-headed feat.
A Near Fall
During Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s fallout last week, the U.S. President stated in a post on Truth Social that a good way for the United States government to save money would be to terminate subsidies and contracts from the CEO’s companies. Musk responded to Trump’s post by stating that SpaceX will start decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.
Musk’s comment was received with shock among the space community, partly because the U.S. space program is currently reliant on SpaceX to send supplies and astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Without Dragon, the United States will likely have to utilize Russia’s Soyuz for the same services—at a significantly higher price.
X User to the Rescue
It was evident among X users that Musk’s comments about Dragon being decommissioned were posted while emotions were high. It was then no surprise that an X account with 184 followers, @Fab25june, commented on Musk’s post, urging the CEO to rethink his decision. “This is a shame this back and forth. You are both better than this. Cool off and take a step back for a couple days,” the X user wrote in a reply.
Much to the social media platform’s surprise, Musk responded to the user. Even more surprising, the CEO stated that SpaceX would not be decommissioning Dragon after all. “Good advice. Ok, we won’t decommission Dragon,” Musk wrote in a post on X.
Not Planned, But Welcomed
The X user’s comment and Musk’s response were received extremely well by social media users, many of whom noted that @Fab25june’s X comment effectively saved the U.S. space program. In a follow-up comment, the X user, who has over 9,100 followers as of writing, stated that he did not really plan on being a mediator between Musk and Trump.
“Elon Musk replied to me. Somehow, I became the accidental peace broker between two billionaires. I didn’t plan this. I was just being me. Two great minds can do wonders. Sometimes, all it takes is a breather. Grateful for every like, DM, and new follow. Life’s weird. The internet’s weirder. Let’s ride. (Manifesting peace… and maybe a Model Y.)” the X user wrote.
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Tesla Cybertruck takes a bump from epic failing Dodge Charger
The Cybertruck seemed unharmed by the charging Charger.

There comes a time in a driver’s life when one is faced with one’s limitations. For the driver of a Dodge Charger, this time came when he lost control and crashed into a Tesla Cybertruck–an absolute epic fail.
A video of the rather unfortunate incident was shared on the r/TeslaLounge subreddit.
Charging Charger Fails
As could be seen in the video, which was posted on the subreddit by Model Y owner u/Hammer_of_something, a group of teens in a Dodge Charger decided to do some burnouts at a Tesla Supercharger. Unfortunately, the driver of the Charger failed in his burnout or donut attempt, resulting in the mopar sedan going over a curb and bumping a charging Cybertruck.
Ironically, the Dodge Charger seemed to have been parked at a Supercharger stall before its driver decided to perform the failed stunt. This suggests that the vehicle was likely ICE-ing a charging stall before it had its epic fail moment. Amusingly enough, the subreddit member noted that the Cybertruck did not seem like it took any damage at all despite its bump. The Charger, however, seemed like it ran into some trouble after crashing into the truck.
Alleged Aftermath
As per the the r/TeslaLounge subreddit member, the Cybertruck owner came rushing out to his vehicle after the Dodge Charger crashed into it. The Model Y owner then sent over the full video of the incident, which clearly showed the Charger attempting a burnout, failing, and bumping into the Cybertruck. The Cybertruck owner likely appreciated the video, in part because it showed the driver of the Dodge Charger absolutely freaking out after the incident.
The Cybertruck is not an impregnable vehicle, but it can take bumps pretty well thanks to its thick stainless steel body. Based on this video, it appears that the Cybertruck can even take bumps from a charging Charger, all while chilling and charging at a Supercharger. As for the teens in the Dodge, they likely had to provide a long explanation to authorities after the incident, since the cops were called to the location.
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