Coverage of Tesla's flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV, including Plaid performance variants. News, updates, and owner insights for Tesla's premium lineup.

Tesla 2026.27.100.1 Factory Update: FSD for New Model X Deliveries

Tesla 2026.27.100.1 Factory Update: FSD for New Model X Deliveries

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's 2026.27.100.1 factory update is rolling out to newly delivered 2023 Model X AWD units in the Netherlands with FSD (Supervised). Here's what to check.

Musk: Tesla to Open Source Model S & X Design and Software

Musk: Tesla to Open Source Model S & X Design and Software

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 5 min read

Elon Musk says Tesla will open source the Model S and Model X, following the Roadster precedent. Here's what it could mean for owners and modders.

Tesla Converts Fremont Model S/X Lines to Optimus Production

Tesla Converts Fremont Model S/X Lines to Optimus Production

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 7 min read

Tesla decommissioned Model S & X lines at Fremont to install first-gen Optimus production lines. Initial builds head to the Optimus Academy for training.

The Model S & X Signature Edition: 6 Details That Matter

The Model S & X Signature Edition: 6 Details That Matter

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla's product pages now honor the Model S and X legacy with a Signature Edition farewell. Here are the 6 facts every Tesla fan should know. Read now.

Mystery Tesla Spotted Under Cover at Palo Alto HQ

Mystery Tesla Spotted Under Cover at Palo Alto HQ

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

A covered, unidentified Tesla was photographed at the Palo Alto Engineering HQ. Roadster, Model Y L, or something else? Here's what we know.

Tesla Tears Down Fremont Model S/X Line to Build 1M Optimus Robots

Tesla Tears Down Fremont Model S/X Line to Build 1M Optimus Robots

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla is decommissioning the original Model S and Model X assembly line at Fremont in just 46 days to install Optimus robot production capable of 1M units/year.

Tesla 2026.20.6 Rolling Out: What's Fixed and Who Gets It

Tesla 2026.20.6 Rolling Out: What's Fixed and Who Gets It

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 6 min read

Tesla 2026.20.6 is hitting the first 1% of the fleet as a bug fix for 2026.20.3. Here's what changed, what's in the branch, and how to check your car.

Tesla Bioweapon Defense Mode Proves Its Worth in LA Biohazard Fire

Tesla Bioweapon Defense Mode Proves Its Worth in LA Biohazard Fire

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

A biohazardous fire burning in Los Angeles reminded Tesla owners why Bioweapon Defense Mode exists. Here's how it works and which models have it.

Tesla Software 2026.15.6 Spotted in South Korea on Model X Plaid

Tesla Software 2026.15.6 Spotted in South Korea on Model X Plaid

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla software update 2026.15.6 has been detected on a 2023 Model X Plaid in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Here's what we know so far.

Tesla 2026.20 Quietly Adds Parental Controls and Security Fixes

Tesla 2026.20 Quietly Adds Parental Controls and Security Fixes

Model S & XBASENOR Editorial Desk 6 min read

Tesla's 2026.20 update is rolling out with undocumented Parental Controls and Security Improvements. Here's what was found and what owners should check.

Tesla Model S Plaid vs Ferrari Luce: How They Stack Up

Tesla Model S Plaid vs Ferrari Luce: How They Stack Up

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Ferrari just unveiled its first EV. Here's how the Ferrari Luce compares to the Tesla Model S Plaid across power, range, speed, and price. The numbers surprise.

Tesla VP Thinks About a Model 3 Plaid 'All the Time'

Tesla VP Thinks About a Model 3 Plaid 'All the Time'

Model 3BASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla's VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy revealed he constantly mulls a tri-motor Model 3 Plaid — but it's not on the roadmap yet. Here's what he said.