Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter approximately an hour ago that the braking issues identified by Consumer Reports have been addressed by an over-the-air software update. His post shows that he has toned down his responses to the trusted firm, which Tesla butted heads with back in October.
All the Tesla news from this weekend. Tesla has begun updating the software that controls Model 3 emergency braking. Two fanbois set a Model 3 mileage record. And Model X sales soar in Shanghai after price cut.
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million vehicles because of a possible short circuit that could preventing cruise control from shutting off when required. How good a job is the press doing at getting the word out? How would the press have responded if Tesla was in these shoes?
Consumer Reports gives the Tesla Model 3 a “Not Recommended” rating. More than anything else, it found inconsistent braking performance to be a problem.
The Model 3 has been a difficult car to get your hands on — and Tesla hasn’t been actively releasing its cars (for review) to the media until recently. However, the first media outlets, mostly automotive press, seemed to be quite taken with the Model 3. Now, mainstream media outlets are beginning to review Tesla’s lower-cost option. So, what’s the consensus? Let’s take a look…
The latest Consumer Reports rankings are out and only one US manufacturer made the Top 10 — Tesla. Chrysler just missed out, coming at 11 and beating Ford and GM among American companies.
The annual Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction survey is out and Tesla tops the list for the second time in as many years followed closely by Porsche and Genesis.
Tesla has reacted angrily to a rating by Consumer Reports that suggests reliability for the Model 3 will only be average.
Consumer Reports has important advice for first time electric car buyers about selecting the best charger for their needs. Drive the car first, then decide is their recommendation.
Elon Musk posted a video on Instagram yesterday showing the first test of the elevator that will be used to raise and lower vehicles to the tunnels created by his Boring Company. Also, Consumer Reports has restored the top ranking of the Tesla Model S.
