Tesla owner upgrades Autopilot 2.5 to 3.0 Hardware: Cost, results, and more

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 18, 2019 Back in October 2018, Elon Musk stated on Twitter that Tesla owners with HW2.5 vehicles who purchased the Full Self-Driving suite will be receiving a free upgrade to the company’s custom-designed, homegrown HW3 Autopilot computer. Today, Tesla appears to be staying true to the CEO’s word, as …

Tesla quietly updates its 3rd-slowest sedan to be quicker than the Ferrari Testarossa

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 17, 2019 When Tesla released the Mid-Range Model 3, it was positioned as an entry-level vehicle that is designed to provide a practical, reasonably-priced way for customers to get into the company’s ecosystem. The Mid-Range Model 3 was thus conservatively specced, with performance figures that were closer to that …

Tesla patents ‘fibrous foam architecture’, hinting at new seating material and interior trim to come

By Joey Klender Posted on November 15, 2019 Tesla has submitted a patent application for a “fibrous foam architecture” with claims that the manufacturing technique for seats and interior trim would create a more efficient and environmentally-sustainable process. The submitted patent explains that the current materials used for cushioning in traditional vehicle seats include foam …