Watch Tesla’s R&D Model S with “Plaid Powertrain” set a Laguna Seca lap record

By Joey Klender Posted on September 11, 2019 Tesla has released a video showing a Model S with Plaid powertrain and chassis prototype setting a new track record at the famed Laguna Seca Raceway. Setting a lap time of 1:36.555 seconds, Tesla’s run is the new fastest time recorded by a four-door electric sedan, besting …

Tesla’s Elon Musk meets with China officials as Gigafactory 3 opens new job listings

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 2, 2019 Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s recent trip to China was eventful. From his appearance at the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence Conference to a series of meetings with high-ranking officials, Musk’s trip seemed to have secured even more support for Tesla from the local Chinese government.  In true Elon …

Tesla Model 3 cleans the drag strip of smoke-belching diesels in multiple races

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 25, 2019 There is just something symbolic about seeing a white Tesla Model 3 Performance taking on modified, smoke-belching diesel racers on the drag strip. Perhaps it’s a notable sign of the changing times, or perhaps it’s a wake-up call to automotive enthusiasts who still doubt the electric revolution. …