Tesla has shifted the auto industry to ditch the key

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Tesla patents ‘fibrous foam architecture’, hinting at new seating material and interior trim to come

By Joey Klender Posted on November 15, 2019 Tesla has submitted a patent application for a “fibrous foam architecture” with claims that the manufacturing technique for seats and interior trim would create a more efficient and environmentally-sustainable process. The submitted patent explains that the current materials used for cushioning in traditional vehicle seats include foam …

Tesla Model 3, Model S regain Consumer Reports recommendation, citing “improved reliability”

By Joey Klender Posted on November 15, 2019 Tesla’s Model 3 and Model S sedans have both regained recommendations from American product testing group Consumer Reports. The two vehicles were removed from CR’s recommendations following numerous reports of quality issues, citing stuck latches and malfunctioning doors to name a few from Model 3 owners, and …