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Tesla announced that its Model S P85D with all-wheel drive can generate up to 687 pound-feet of torque. This is enough to send the sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. This would be pretty impressive on its own, but it seems that the manufacturer may be selling …

As time goes by, electric car naysayers see their arguments dwindle. Modern electric cars are easy to use, boast an adequate range, and, in the case of the Tesla Model S, are faster than a lot of sport cars. However, one of the arguments that often comes up is recharge …

After a week of intense speculation, Tesla finally uncovered the meaning behind their cryptic announcement of a new D moniker. We are sad that it was not the wagon version of the Model S we hoped for, but we nonetheless guessed right: D stands for Dual, which means that the …

It’s not a secret for anyone anymore: Tesla is not selling their cars like everyone else. While the vast majority of manufacturers rely on other companies to get their products into customer’s hands (with varying degree of success), the Californian automaker prefers to sell its vehicles directly to the consumer, …

There have been a slew of innovations in the last few years in the lighting department, to improve safety as well as to look good. After neon lightning and LEDs, it seems that the next step comes from the depths of the sea. Bioluminescent paint is based on jellyfish and …

Among the many cars sitting on the lawn in Monterey, a very special Tesla Model S was the center of attention: named Foursixteen, it was specially modified by Saleen, an American tuning company. This electric sedan is one of the first to receive a full upgrade program from an established …

Saleen is an American tuner known for modifying Fords, most notably by equipping them with huge superchargers. Their vehicles are usually very powerful and also unbelievably noisy: not only can you hear their engines from far away, but their superchargers also whine a lot. However, the next car to come …

Recently, a competition in China was organized to see if an enterprising hacker could work their way into commandeering a Tesla Model S using only a computer and an Internet connection. The winner would get a $10,000 prize. With the advent of connected car technologies and cloud-based systems, this challenge …

On July 16-17, a Beijing enterprise will organize a challenge for computer geeks: hack a Tesla Model S, and you will win $10,000! During the SyScan convention in Beijing, taking place next week, a Tesla Model S will be placed on display, and computer terminals will be provided for contestants …

After more than a decade spent jealously keeping their discoveries to themselves, Tesla Motors just opened their patent books. From now on, anyone looking to build an electric car will be able to use the Californian manufacturer’s advancements for free. The announcement was made yesterday by Elon Musk, CEO of …