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Autopilot gives drivers the ability to set a following distance. There are some different viewpoints expressed on a reddit forum about what the right setting is for the following distance.

Volkswagen is also calling for lower import duties for cars being imported into India. The Indian government has made it clear they won’t be lowering import duties. The increased pressure could make India re-think their position, but time will tell.

By Daniel Cappo Aug 2 2021 - 8:14pm The Model Y Is Quickly Becoming Teslas Premier Vehicle And The New Design Will Raise Its Stock Even More The Tesla Model Y came onto the scene just over a year ago, but sky is the limit for this crossover. The upcoming changes to the Model Y will draw more attention to the car. Advertisement The Model Y is a part of the crossover SUV segment which is an important segment for Tesla. Tesla has the Model X, but that vehicle sits at a price point that is above w...

Tesla Semi Production Now Pushed Back To 2022 After High Hopes That Production Was Imminent The start of production for the Tesla Semi has been pushed back again to sometime in 2022. It appears that Tesla wants to focus its energies on expanding output at the Berlin and Austin Gigafactories. Advertisement Just a few days ago, it appeared that Tesla was about to start production on the Semi. Much of the public has looked at the Semi with a sense of awe over the past few years. After all, there ...

Tesla Model 3 Draws Comparisons To A Boat After Fording Through A Flood The Tesla Model 3 has been drawing comparisons to a boat after a car was seen driving through floodwaters in China. There are a few different things that make it possible for Tesla vehicles to do well when driving through water. Advertisement This story may not be that much of a surprise to people who follow Tesla closely. Recently, an inside look into a Chinese factory showed Tesla’s quality control process. One of the ...

An Expansion of FSD Beta Could Be In The Works Tesla’s FSD software has made great progress in recent months. The software no longer uses radar. Now there is the possibility FSD Beta will be expanded to many more customers, but the details are murky as now. Advertisement The end game for Tesla with FSD Beta has always been to expand it out to anyone who has the FSD software on their vehicle. Tesla doesn’t appear to be quite ready to do that yet, but recent statements from Elon Musk suggest...

Future Tesla Batteries Will Likely Use Less Lithium Some good information has been circulating about the future prospects of EV batteries. Lithium may become less prevalent in EVs due to its high price tag. This is going to be a big change, but it will help companies such as Tesla reach new milestones. Advertisement For decades, Lithium has been the go-to source for batteries. Lithium is not only instrumental to EVs, but it also is used in the batteries for everyday objects such as mobile phone...

FSD Version 9 Update Is Anticipated To Go Live Tonight The latest update for Tesla’s self-driving software is expected later tonight which means it should be available in the early hours of Saturday morning. Advertisement There is a lot of excitement as Tesla is finally releasing version 9.0 of FSD Beta. This comes after months of no updates. It is not known exactly when this update will go live but a good guess would be that it might be available after midnight in the early hours of July 10...

Tesla Owner Reports That His Model S Did 250,000 Miles On One Set Of Brake Pads This is an impressive number of miles especially when compared to any other car. There are many factors that could have led to good brake durability in this instance. Advertisement A Tesla owner named Nigel Raynard reported that his 2018 Model S was able to drive 250,000 miles on one set of brake pads. This may be seen by some as a claim that should be taken with a grain of salt. Claims should be taken with a grain...

There Have Been Calls For Tesla To Have Their Own News Outlet There have been calls for Tesla to have a news outlet. This isn’t a bad idea, but there’s an even better way for Tesla to relate their fanbase. A reality show might help Tesla with their PR. Advertisement The calls for a news outlet came recently, but are now even more relevant since many believe the media is jumping to conclusions in the wake of a Model S plaid catching fire. One thing Tesla could do to combat the bad press is t...