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NewsMarch 21, 2018

BMW Confirms i4 EV with Tesla-Beating Range

BMW’s all-electric BMW i4 boasts a range of up to 435 miles, marking new competition in a segment that includes Tesla Model S.

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Newsby David CullenSeptember 12, 2017

NTSB Faults Trucker and Motorist in Fatal Tesla Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled that a truck driver’s failure to yield the right of way and a car driver’s “inattention due to over-reliance on vehicle automation” are the probable cause of the May 7, 2016, collision of a tractor-trailer and a Tesla S sedan operating in autonomous mode.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2017

Three Sedans Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given its most prestigious safety award to three luxury models.

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NewsJune 21, 2017

Driver in Tesla Autopilot Crash Ignored Vehicle Warnings

Newly released NTSB reports reveal more details about the May 2016 fatal collision that involved a Tesla Model S in Autopilot mode and a tractor-trailer truck in Florida.

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NewsApril 20, 2017

Tesla Recalls Two-Thirds of 2016 Vehicles

The recall covers 53,000 Model S and Model X luxury electric vehicles built between February and October of 2016.

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NewsMarch 20, 2017

Tesla Discontinues Base Model S

Tesla will discontinue its entry-level Model S 60 and all-wheel 60D sedans that carry a $68,000 price point, and will sell the 75 and 75D sedans that retail for at least $74,500 as the entry models, the company announced in a letter to owners.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2017

Toyota Prius Prime, Chevrolet Volt Win Top Safety Honors

The two plug-in hybrids qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ award, while two all-electric vehicles come up short in recent safety evaluations from IIHS.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 20, 2017

Tesla AutoPilot Crash Investigation Yields Autonomous Tech Insights

The government has closed its investigation into a fatal crash between a Tesla on AutoPilot and a tractor-trailer that raised questions about the safety of autonomous vehicles, and the report offers a number of insights into the advanced driver assist technologies on the path to “self-driving” vehicles.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

Tesla's Model S

The Tesla Model S P100D features a 100 kWh battery that offers a range of over 300 miles on a full charge. The vehicle contains an all-electric powertrain and is available with an all-wheel-drive system. Look for an update about Tesla's fleet strategy in an upcoming issue of Automotive Fleet. Photos by Andy Lundin and Eric Gandarilla

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NewsJune 30, 2016

Tesla Model S in Autopilot Involved in Fatal Crash

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary probe into how the car’s automated driving systems performed.

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