Tesla Model Y owner files formal complaint: ‘The car by itself took control’

An anonymous owner of a 2021 Tesla Model Y has filed a complaint at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), reporting their vehicle crashed while the Full Self-Driving Beta was engaged. The accident took place on November 3, somewhere in Brea, California. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities, but disturbingly enough, the owner blames the FSD for causing the crash. Specifically, the car kept entering the wrong lane and didn’t respond to driver input....

3 min · 616 words · Richard Johnson

Tesla on Autopilot crashes into two parked cars… again…

On Saturday morning, a 2019 Tesla Model 3, reportedly on Autopilot, crashed into two parked cars in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando division of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) tweeted the following: Happening now: Orange County. Trooper stopped to help a disabled motorist on I-4. When Tesla driving on “auto” mode struck the patrol car. Trooper was outside of car and extremely lucky to have not been struck.#moveover. WB lanes of I-4 remain block as scene is being cleared....

3 min · 574 words · Brooke Byrd

Tesla owners still love their cars despite recalls and build quality issues

Tesla owners still love their cars despite recalls and build quality issues A non-owner complaint While picking up accolades from its happy customers, Tesla has some negative feedback from two governments. The company agreed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall 135,000 of its Model S and Model X to fix touch-screen failures. The repair involves installing a larger memory chip or an upgraded touch screen, according to NHSTA....

4 min · 661 words · Timothy Silva

Tesla quietly launches an electric ATV for kids — just in time for the holidays?

We know that Tesla had plans to releasean all-terrain vehicle (ATV), called Cyberquad. But before adults can ride one, the company decided toroll out a pint-sized version for kids. The $1,900 Cyberquad for kids was listedon the company’s website last night as a surprise..If you had any doubts about the design, you can take a look at the pictures and conclude it’s inspired by the Cybertruck. That front lookslike a deadly robot rushing to attack you....

2 min · 306 words · Joe Martin

Tesla ranks 1st in global battery EV sales, but Chinese automakers get the lion’s share

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales have skyrocketed during the first quarter of 2021, according to the investigation by market intelligence companyTrendForce. In fact, they have witnessed an impressive 153% increase year-over-year, with750,000 units sold. Most notably, their report provided significant insights on the sales ranking. Tesla may have remained the established sales leader with 24.6% market share, but it is the Chinese automakers who collectively hold the largest market share of 25....

2 min · 359 words · Omar Cook
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