I have been driving with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta for about two years now, and during that time, it saved me once and tried to kill me twice. How should I feel about that? The Promise In 2016, I enthusiastically listened to Elon Musk announcing that from now on, every new Tesla vehicle will… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta saved me once and tried to kill me twice
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Elon Musk claims fatal crash was not on ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ after Tesla said the logs were lost
Elon Musk has claimed that a fatal crash reported by The Washington Post yesterday was not on ‘Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta’ after Tesla told the police that they couldn’t confirm it because the logs were lost. Now, he goes as far as claiming that FSD Beta would have saved the Tesla employee. Yesterday, we reported… Continue reading Elon Musk claims fatal crash was not on ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ after Tesla said the logs were lost
Tesla increases Model 3 price, now cost as much as Model Y
Tesla has increased the price of the refreshed Model 3 Long Range in the US. It now pretty much costs the same as Model Y, if not cheaper in some cases. After launching the Model 3 refresh in Europe and Asia last summer, Tesla finally brought the new vehicle to North America last month. As… Continue reading Tesla increases Model 3 price, now cost as much as Model Y
The Dawn Project got in trouble with the feds for its anti-Tesla FSD Super Bowl ad
The Dawn Project, a group that runs ads attacking Tesla’s full self-driving system, has received a letter from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) demanding that it cease using its logo in advertising, which Dawn Project did in contravention of US federal law in its Super Bowl ad aired this weekend. The Dawn Project is… Continue reading The Dawn Project got in trouble with the feds for its anti-Tesla FSD Super Bowl ad
Tesla worker died in horrible crash on Full Self-Driving beta, but he was also drunk
The horrible fatal crash of a Tesla employee using Full Self-Driving Beta has been reported in detail for the first time to highlight responsibility in those accidents. The Crash The Washington Post released a new report on the crash today, which happened back in 2022. Hans von Ohain, a recruiter at Tesla, and his friend… Continue reading Tesla worker died in horrible crash on Full Self-Driving beta, but he was also drunk
Tesla releases new yoke steering wheel with normal horn
Tesla has started to deliver a new version of its yoke steering wheel and it now features a normal horn. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S with the “yoke” butterfly steering wheel, it was controversial. Some were worried about the actual shape of the wheel being problematic, while others were concerned about the lack… Continue reading Tesla releases new yoke steering wheel with normal horn
Chevy expects its Equinox EV to be the most affordable model under $35K with 319 mi range
The new Chevy Equinox EV will officially start at $34,995 (including destination fee) as dealers gear up to begin orders. GM expects the Equinox EV to be “the most affordable” electric vehicle that offers 319 miles range. Chevy shares Equinox EV prices ahead of launch GM confirmed in December it will begin Equinox EV production… Continue reading Chevy expects its Equinox EV to be the most affordable model under $35K with 319 mi range
Tesla plans new world’s largest Supercharger, a glimpse at the future of charging
Tesla is planning to build a new world’s largest Supercharger station, and it might give us a glimpse at the future of electric car charging. There’s no doubt that Tesla has the best charging network, the Supercharger network, but it still has room to improve. It’s not even just about improving but evolving with the… Continue reading Tesla plans new world’s largest Supercharger, a glimpse at the future of charging
Stellantis finally adopt NACS, but there’s no deal with Tesla
Stellantis has finally announced that it is joining everyone else in adopting the NACS for its upcoming electric vehicles in North America, but there’s no deal with Tesla for the Supercharger network. In 2022, Tesla opened up its proprietary connector, now known as NACS, in the hope of making it the official charging standard in… Continue reading Stellantis finally adopt NACS, but there’s no deal with Tesla
Tesla confirms no Model Y refresh coming this year
Tesla has told employees to communicate to buyers that there’s no Model Y refresh coming this year. After the Model 3 refresh launched last year, there have been many rumors about a Model Y refresh to follow. It started last year with a Reuters report that claimed Tesla was planning a Model Y refresh called… Continue reading Tesla confirms no Model Y refresh coming this year