Category: consumer reports

Tesla’s Model 3 and S are (once again) recommended by ‘Consumer Reports’

Post author By Randall
Post date November 15, 2019
Categories In consumer reports, gear, Model 3, model s, Tech, Tesla, Transportation

[ad_1] CR originally chose not to recommend the Model 3, because its 60-to-0MPH braking distance came to 152 feet — its estimated braking distance was 133 feet. The vehicle eventually earned its recommendation after that issue was fixed, but it lost its status earlier this year due to complaints regarding glass defects and loose body […]

Consumer Reports finds Tesla’s Smart Summon ‘glitchy’

Post author By Randall
Post date October 9, 2019
Categories In Autopilot, car, consumer reports, electric car, electric vehicle, ev, gear, Model 3, model s, model x, smart summon, Tech, Tesla, Transportation

[ad_1] The publication’s Ethan Douglas went so far as to accuse Tesla of “beta-testing its cars on the general public,” and pointed out the multiple incidents where owners’ Smart Summon use led to minor collisions. It also noted that the NHTSA was looking into the feature for potential problems. We’ve asked Tesla for comment, although […]