The future's here, and it's shaping up to be a wild ride!
Ah, Tesla. The best selling type of EV, and with good reason. Their minimalist interior, long ranges and great performance offer an almost-unrivalled choice to consumers… especially when you factor in access to the Supercharger network.
It’s no secret that Teslas are far from cheap. The cheapest Tesla is the Model 3, which starts at $39,990 before factoring in government rebates, and $34,190 when you factor in all possible savings (including the special California Clean Fuel Reward of $1,500). That’s hardly in the “budget” range. You could buy a 2021 Chevy … Read more
With different OEMs making use of different operating systems for their on-board infotainment, the whole thing can easily become quite confusing for many drivers. It is for this reason that systems such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have become so popular with many drivers. When using Android Auto, the driver can essentially convert their … Read more
Smartphones are not just a peripheral device that we sometimes keep about our person like a decorative watch or piece of jewelry. The smartphone is the very center of our digital lives, which is why now automakers are clamoring to ensure that we can easily extend our smartphone’s functionality into our vehicles. Apple CarPlay is … Read more
Your Tesla is already a pretty smart vehicle, and getting more intelligent all the time. Despite the many onboard smart features within the Tesla, some people still look to other products and services to provide additional controls and features that enhance their driving experience. One product that has been making the rounds in the past … Read more
Over the years, Elon Musk and his automotive company Tesla have made some bold claims about their cars’ durability and versatility. Claims have included (but are not limited to): Teslas can protect you from a bioweapons attack Teslas can float well enough to work as boats Tesla now has “Autopilot” Tesla now has “Full Self-Driving … Read more
Owners of gasoline or diesel cars will be all too aware of the several kinds of critical fluid that the car needs — engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and transmission fluid. The last item on that list is going to be the focus of today’s article. We’ll be answering a core question … Read more
In a pandemic age where international travel has become an impossibility for many people, the humble domestic road trip is making a resurgence. Those who own an RV know its tremendous value as the core of your road trip experience. It’s your home, your bathroom, your kitchen, your storage and, of course, your primary mode … Read more
There’s no-one who can reasonably deny that Tesla’s Autopilot technology is truly amazing and certainly sector-leading. Where other brands like GM, Audi and Ford have all shied away from going too far with their autonomous driving technology, Tesla was bold enough to make it a common feature and have extolled its virtues since its first … Read more
In the world of electric cars, one of the more exciting areas of development has been in the concept of “one-pedal driving” or “single-pedal driving.” But what exactly does that refer to? Can you do it on a Tesla? If so, which models support one-pedal driving? These are the core questions we will be exploring … Read more
Tesla’s regenerative braking technology (regen) has come a long way since the older days where hybrid cars boasted of regenerative braking every time you pressed on the brake pedal. In recent years, drivers of Tesla models had two choices when setting the strength of their Tesla regen: “Low” or “Standard.” Interestingly, and quite controversially for … Read more