Tesla dashcam saves Model 3 owner from potential insurance scam

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 19, 2019 A Tesla owner is thanking his Model 3’s built-in dashcam after his vehicle helped him avoid a potential case of insurance fraud. Armed with recordings of a suspicious accident involving a cyclist who fled the scene, the Tesla owner was able to prove to his insurance company …

Tesla rolls out improved Model S/X battery thermal management software amid HK fire investigation

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 15, 2019 Tesla is rolling out a software update that improves the longevity of the Model S and Model X’s batteries by optimizing the thermal management system of the flagship sedan and SUV’s battery packs. The safety update is being rolled out to the Model S and X fleet …

Tesla Model S owners report performance drop as ‘Launch Mode’ disappears after firmware update

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 9, 2019 Some of Tesla’s recent firmware updates appear to have adversely affected a number of Model S variants, with electric car owners reporting that their vehicles lost features like Launch Mode and Max Battery Power after installing firmware 2019.x. This has resulted in slower-than-usual launches, particularly among Model …