Tesla Model Y heat pump takes on Model S resistive heating in defrosting showdown

By Joey Klender Posted on April 15, 2020 Tesla’s addition of a heat pump to the Model Y is designed to increase efficiency while controlling the cabin temperature of the electric crossover. While the Model Y was the first Tesla vehicle to receive this new feature, the performance of the heat pump in real-world settings …

Tesla “Dashcam Viewer” opens doors to Mobile App integration for remote video viewing

By Joey Klender Posted on April 14, 2020 Tesla’s introduction of the “Dashcam Viewer” feature was groundbreaking for many reasons, but how great would it be to have the feature in its mobile app? The previous viewing experience for watching recorded clips from Sentry or Dashcam required the tedious steps to download footage from a …

Tesla Model Y owner demonstrates ‘touchless’ trunk features using ‘Hey Siri’

By Joey Klender Posted on April 9, 2020 A Tesla Model Y owner recently demonstrated how a third-party iPhone application can open his vehicle’s power liftgate using Apple’s “Hey Siri” function. The use of this feature could be beneficial for owners who are using their Model Y to transport numerous items but have trouble opening …