BRAKE WIND Every Tesla offers ‘Emissions Testing Mode,’ which allows you to deploy fart noises throughout the cabin. Illustration: John W. TomacRECENTLY, I went to Austin, Texas, to help out a friend who had just given birth. It soon became clear that my postpartum assistance would mainly involve driving her Tesla around town to buy beer and Pampers. One day, while I was testing the limits of that 3.1 second 0-60 mph acceleration time—something my 2010 Honda CRV could only dream of—the empty passenger seat…farted.

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Persons: John W, Tomac Locations: Austin , Texas