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Tesla Model S gets minor interior comfort upgrades

The saying goes that moss doesn't grow on a rolling stone, and if that's the case, then the Tesla Model S must be one of the cleanest rocks around. Tesla continually releases little improvements for its luxury sedan, like just a few days ago with the announcement of an over-the-air update to make the P85D (pictured above) even quicker. This time the electric car company has more tweaks coming to make the ride a bit more luxurious. According to an email from Tesla, the automaker is now offering plusher, executive rear seats for the Model S for a dose of extra comfort. The softer chairs also give taller occupants in the back a little more headroom by sitting passengers between 0.4 inches and 0.6 inches lower. To keep warm, the option comes with two-zone heating, and for additional storage there's a center console with a leather-covered armrest and cup holders. In small adjustment for cold-climate drivers, Tesla is adding a heated steering wheel to its Subzero Weather Package on the Model S. The optional bundle already includes useful goodies for the winter like heated rear seats, wiper blade defrosters and heated washer nozzles.

Credit Suisse says Tesla remains 'top stock pick'

Plunking down $100,000-plus on a Tesla Model S? A dubious (though probably really fun) investment. Spending about $218 on a share of the company? That might be a far better bet. Credit Suisse Group called Tesla a "top stock pick" in the automotive industry earlier this week. The selling point is the company's battery technology and the prospect of falling lithium-ion battery costs from the gigafactory Tesla is building in Nevada. Specifically, Tesla may be able to bring down battery costs enough to make its electric vehicles price-competitive with conventional vehicles by 2017, all while saving the typical driver about $2,000 in annual refueling costs (excluding any extra spending on tires thanks to a yippee quotient that comes with driving a Model S). Also pushing up Credit Suisse' value of the company is the upcoming introduction of the Model X SUV. Credit Suisse, which has a $325 target price on the company, is making the recommendation after a wild years of ups and downs that ended up with TSLA stock almost exactly where it was 12 months ago (it's actually down about a dollar). That said, shares have jumped more than tenfold since the California-based company went public in 2010, so it's been a very good buy for the long-term investor. Featured Gallery Tesla Model S View 10 Photos News Source: Bidnessetc Green Tesla Electric

Ford GT Mk II at Goodwood, Bentley EXP 100 GT concept EV and driving the Hyundai Veloster N | Autoblog Podcast #588

In this week's Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Consumer Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski and Associate Editor Joel Stocksdale. To kick things off, they talk about driving the Porsche Cayenne S, Hyundai Veloster N and Nissan Armada. Then they recap the Goodwood Festival of Speed, including the Ford GT Mk II that debuted there. Next up is news: the Bentley EXP 100 GT electric concept car, Ford canceling diesel for the Transit Connect and Elon Musk dismissing talk of a refresh for the Model S and Model X. Finally, they take to Reddit to help pick between a 2016 Audi S3 and a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Autoblog Podcast #588 Get The Podcast iTunes – Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes RSS – Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator MP3 – Download the MP3 directly Rundown Cars we're driving: 2019 Porsche Cayenne S 2020 Hyundai Veloster N 2019 Nissan Armada Ford GT Mk II debuts at Goodwood, and other impressions from the event Bentley unveils EXP 100 GT electric concept car Ford cancels diesel engine for Transit Connect Tesla Model S and X wonÂ’t get a refresh Spend My Money: Audi or Alfa? Feedback Email – Podcast@Autoblog.com Review the show on iTunes Related Video: