In a recent interview with BBC, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that it is "obvious" that Apple is building an electric car and that its endeavors are an "open secret".
It may sound like something that has been pulled right from an episode of Hasselhoff's Knight Rider, but the Tesla Model S can now drive itself in and out of parking after receiving a very simple command from the owner. The new Summon feature - which is now live in a beta state thanks to version 7.1 of the Tesla software - allows compatible Tesla models running the latest software to essentially enter into an autopilot mode that could be extremely useful for those drivers who struggle to park their car in tight spaces.
George Hotz aka Geohot who pioneered the iPhone jailbreak scene back in 2007 has now built a self-driving car of his own in his Garage.
The Tesla Design Collection has launches branded cases for the iPhone 6 / 6s and 6 Plus / 6s Plus made from leftover seat leather with prices starting from $45.
Tesla has begun to branch out from electric cars and into the home and office, after it announced a two-pronged attack on the energy crisis. Dubbed Tesla Energy, the new initiative is made up of two products that Tesla hopes will reduce our reliance on existing energy sources, allowing us to become more self-sufficient - especially if you have solar panels.
Remember that mysterious Dodge Caravan kitted out with multiple cameras cruising the streets or Northern California last week? The fact that it was actually leased to Apple managed to not only turn a few heads, but also got a few tongues wagging about the possibility of Tim Cook's company working on a next-generation vehicle to extend its current product offering.
Tesla's quite public effort to bring electric cars to the mainstream has been well documented, and it was only back in July that the company announced the $35,000 Model 3 to rival the 3 Series BMW. Now, another very interesting variant of the Model S includes a number of exciting new features, including an autopilot self-driving mode that will eventually allow the machine to drive itself to its owner.
Tesla has revealed some key details regarding its next-gen electric car, which will get a full-on showcasing in 2016 before hitting the sales channels at some point in 2017. Named the Model 3, it will cost around £30,000, or $35,000 for those in North America, and although we're accustomed to electric cars offering a fairly basic driving experience greatly inferior to that of a more traditional set-up, this environmentally-friendly beast will rival the likes of the 3 Series BMW for both style and, Tesla hopes, general performance.
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