Tesla recalls some 2016 Model Xs in Canada over steering troubles

Tesla recalls some Model X vehicles from 2016 because of a steering problem. According to Transport Canada, that the "bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break" on some vehicles, and this can result in loss of power steering assist.

The automaker is offering free repairs for the SUVs, and it will replace the mounting bolts. And if broken bolts are found or these break during removal or can't be removed, Tesla will install a new steering gear. The company has notified affected drivers in writing, but you can also check through this webpage if your car is part of the recall.

Tesla’s Q3 marks new quarterly records for vehicle delivery and production

Tesla Model S

In terms of vehicle production and deliveries, Tesla’s managed to set new quarterly records for the third quarter. According to data released by the company, there’s a 70 percent increase for delivery this quarter or a delivery of around 24,500 vehicles and a 37 percent increase in production from 18,345 to 25,185. The models delivered were made up of 15,800 Model S sedans and 8,700 Model X SUVs. Around 5,500 more vehicles are in transit to customers by the end of Q3.

Tesla expects Q4 deliveries and production to be roughly the same to Q3, even if Q4 is a shorter quarter and there is “the challenge of delivering vehicles winter weather over holidays.” The company also believes that it’ll reach the estimated 50,000 vehicles delivered in the second half of the year. 

Tesla Motors suing former Model X falcon door supplier

One of the most intriguing and defining features of the Tesla Model X crossover are the articulating falcon doors. These modified gullwing type doors allow easy access to the two rear rows of seats and are designed to sense closely parked cars as well as low roofs and can adjust automatically. Tesla Motors is reportedly suing  Hoerbiger, which tesla contracted to develop the doors, didn't produce a satisfactory product, this then caused delays in the shipment of the Model X.

Hoerbiger was the early developer of the falcon door concept but their prototypes were faulty and leaked oil. Tesla farmed the work out to another contractor and it cost the company millions to move development elsewhere. Tesla's Model X is currently under production and the Falcon doors are supposedly working as expected. 

Source: Autoblog

Tesla to automate car parking with Summon feature

There will come a day when your car will be parking itself in your garage, at least Tesla’s cars can do that in the immediate future. The company released a new version of its software for the Model S and Model X. The version 7.1 of the software introduces a new Summon feature, which allows these cars to enter and exit parking spaces on their own. All you need to do is click on a button on the key fob to activate Summon. The Tesla then gets into enter or exit mode for garages and perpendicular parking spaces. For the garage, this uses Homelink garage door tool and it has to be on flat surfaces. The feature, though, is currently in beta but it could work in conjunction with Tesla’s other technologies in the future.

Source: Mashable