Tesla rolls out “range update” for Model S, Model X to reflect improved efficiency

By Randell Suba Posted on March 3, 2020 Tesla has begun to roll out a new “Range Boost” software update to Model S and Model X vehicles to more accurately display the vehicle’s range following recent efficiency updates. The latest version 2020.4 firmware follows last month’s range increase for Model S and Model X. The …

Tesla China responds to complaints about locally-made Model 3 delivered with HW2.5

By Randell Suba Posted on March 3, 2020 Tesla China recently issued a statement following complaints from locally-produced Model 3 owners whose vehicles were fitted with the company’s Hardware 2.5 instead of its custom-designed Hardware 3 computer, which is designed specifically to achieve autonomous driving. Tesla cited supply chain issues amid the coronavirus outbreak as …

Volkswagen software issues put ID.3 launch at risk as e-Golf gets abruptly retired in US

By Joey Klender Posted on March 2, 2020 Volkswagen’s road to a fully-electric lineup has taken a slight detour as its ID.3 has been plagued with a software issue. Glitches found in the system could require Volkswagen to reschedule the vehicle’s launch that was planned for Summer 2020. The flaws in Volkswagen’s software are coming …