Tesla Motors: Yes, we have no self-driving cars in the pipeline. But we will soon offer some sick new rides.

Automotive analysts expected Tesla Motors to possibly announce a self-driving car this week–that did not happen, but the company "did roll out an exotic suite of driver-aid and safety features Thursday night" reports USA Today.

An update to its Model S will feature all-wheel drive, and the ability to go from zero to 60 mph in about 3 seconds.

Look, we're just grateful Elon didn't literally "unveil the D."

Tesla's moves are closely watched by its shareholders, who seem to bid up stock prices wildly, then sell, so the Tesla shares rocket, then tumble, somewhat like technology stocks. And the electric-carmaker's moves are considered a foretaste of what mainstream automakers might need to emulate to stay abreast of the latest technology.

Tesla announced Thursday that the all-wheel-drive versions of its Model S electric car will manage a slight increase in range of about 10 miles on a charge vs. the rear-drive models — for a maximum of 275 miles — because of efficiencies designed into the new system.