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Second-generation Tesla Roadster revealed on stage at Tesla's October 2026 event

Tesla Roadster Reveal: What We Know, What's Still Missing

Three trims, cold-gas thrusters and a $250,000 reservation tier, plus the contradictions that nobody on stage cleared up. ...
Cybertruck stainless steel care: washing, spots and what the warranty won't cover

Cybertruck stainless steel care: washing, spots and what the warranty won't cover

No paint and no clear coat means different rules. What Tesla says, what the warranty won't cover, and how owners deal with sap, salt, rail...
Tesla's next-generation Roadster prototype in red, shown low and wide on display

Tesla Roadster: October 1 in Waco, Texas, Nine Years On

A recap of the Roadster's nine years of slipped dates, the people who parked $50,000+ with Tesla to get one, and why the reveal is...
Tesla Model Y Standard front three-quarter view

Model Y Standard: what the cheaper trim actually leaves out

An item-by-item look at the equipment Tesla removed to hit $39,990, and which of those owners can put back themselves. ...
The first Tesla Model 3

A Decade of the Tesla Model 3

It's been ten years since the reveal of the Tesla 3, arguably the first EV to change the automotive landscape forever (or was that the...
Close-up of the Foundation Series badge etched into the dashboard trim of a Tesla Cybertruck, with the orange accent line below it

Our Tesla Cybertruck Buyback: Two Years of Ownership, Reliability Issues, and a Smooth Repurchase

After nearly two years with Cybertruck VIN 1000, repeated low‑voltage failures and political backlash pushed us to request a Tesla buyback. Here’s how the repurchase...
Behind Norway’s 96% EV share: it’s not about loving EVs, it’s about hating taxes

Behind Norway’s 96% EV share: it’s not about loving EVs, it’s about hating taxes

In Norway, the EV boom, and Tesla's dominance, is less about virtue and more about a brutally simple spreadsheet: taxes make performance ICE cars eye...
The Slate Truck at the Fort Worth Stockyards: A Glimpse of the Future (or the Past??)

The Slate Truck at the Fort Worth Stockyards: A Glimpse of the Future (or the Past??)

We checked out the Slate electric truck prototype at the Fort Worth Stockyards and came away intrigued. With composite body panels, retro styling, and a...
A Waymo robotaxi alongside a Tesla Cybercab

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi: Can It Really Make $200–$400 Per Day?

Tesla says the Cybercab will cost under $30,000. We ran the robotaxi revenue model from the bottom up to see whether the numbers hold. ...
Rivian R2 Is Almost Here

The Latest on the Rivian R2

The long-anticipated Rivian R2 is almost here - we're breaking down the expected options, pricing and delivery windows. ...
Model S & X cease Production

Fin de la production des Tesla Model S et X

Tesla is winding down the S and X. What that means if you own one, or still want one. ...
Tesla Model 3 interior with the center screen split down the middle to compare the 15.4-inch FHD display against the 16-inch QHD upgrade

Amélioration de l'écran central de votre Tesla Model 3/Y : l'écran de 16 pouces en vaut-il la peine ?

Is upgrading your Model 3/Y center screen worthwhile? In this article we cover the upgrade process and compare the features. ...
Lemonade Insurance & Tesla FSD

Limonade 💖 Tesla

Why we moved our Teslas to Lemonade, and what it saved. ...
Illustration of a bullet shattering a glass screen protector fitted over a Tesla center touchscreen

Les protections d'écran bon marché sont-elles une fausse économie ?

Nous avons conçu les meilleurs protecteurs d'écran au monde pour les véhicules Tesla et Rivian. Voici pourquoi vous devriez investir dans ce produit pour votre...
Gold foil balloons shaped as the number 10, surrounded by confetti and paper stars on a marble surface

🎂 Dix ans d'AO !

En 2023, Abstract Ocean a fêté ses 10 ans. Voici un bref historique de nos débuts. ...
Tesla VIN Decoder

Votre numéro VIN en dit long sur votre Tesla.

Voici un moyen simple de découvrir où votre Tesla a été fabriquée. ...
Snowmageddon 2021 and our Tesla Powerwall

La Tesla Powerwall a sauvé notre entreprise !

L'hiver 2021 a mis le Texas à genoux. Voici comment nous avons survécu, de justesse... ...
A clear screen protector held over the center touchscreen of a Tesla Cybertruck, showing the vehicle controls screen beneath it

Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur les protections d'écran

Vous avez peut-être remarqué que nous vendons plusieurs types de protections d'écran. Alors, laquelle vous convient le mieux ? ...
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