Tesla’s Model Y only debuted in China last January, and the electric SUV has been making waves of good reviews ever since. The Shanghai-built Tesla Model Y has achieved the highest ratings possible across all categories in China’s health index this week, announced Tesla (via @Ray4Tesla). The ratings include four different categories, with the Model […]
Back in December, Tesla released a holiday software update to introduce a new blind spot camera feature, that would show the side repeater camera’s view on your vehicle’s display. The problem? Some owners were dealing with glare from the repeater camera’s signal LEDs, causing the blind spot camera to essentially be ineffective at night. But […]
Automotive publication Car and Driver on Friday published the results of a cabin heating test between a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and a gas-powered 2022 Hyundai Sonata N-Line, that sought to determine how long both cars could keep their cabins heated in subfreezing temperatures. The test was spurred on by a recent cold snap […]
The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have received new approvals and range updates in Europe, largely due to the addition of the vehicle’s new AMD Ryzen processor, according to a pair of posts on the TFF Forum (via @Tesla_Adri). The news comes as part of Tesla’s need to gain approval through the European Union […]
NextCar Holding Company launched a new electric vehicle (EV) subscription program and consumer brand called “Autonomy,” which will allow customers to gain access to a number of EVs – starting with the Tesla Model 3. NextCar has launched a subscription program through its new brand Autonomy, so users can pay monthly fees to get access […]
Tesla has removed “lowered suspension” from its feature list associated with the Model 3 Performance, as pointed out on Friday by @Tesla_Adri. The automaker used to list “lowered suspension” on the bottom of the Model 3 Performance’s feature list, which appeared below 20-inch Überturbine wheels, performance brakes, carbon fiber spoiler and aluminum alloy pedals. Now, […]
Tesla fanatics at Unplugged Performance teamed up with Swedish Hypercar company Koenigsegg to produce aftermarket parts for the Model 3, and since the announcement, one publication has taken the vehicle to the test track to see how the partnership did. A new track test and review of the Tesla Model 3 Performance as modded with […]
Tesla’s Center Console Trays for Model 3 and Model Y have been restocked in the company’s online shop, priced at $30 USD. “The Model 3/Y Center Console Trays help you stay organized with two flocked bins for your center console. The rear tray is a great size for larger items while the front tray is […]
In a recently published YouTube video, U.K.-based car purchasing and comparison platform carwow compared the Tesla Model 3 Performance and a BMW i4 M50 in a detailed review, and also pit them head-to-head in a 0-60 mph acceleration test. The BMW i4 M50 is the ‘M Performance’ version of the base BMW i4 electric vehicle […]
In a recently published YouTube video, Ryan from The Kilowatts broke down the 2021 financial results for two Tesla Model 3 units the group purchased in January of last year to rent on Turo, a carsharing platform where owners can “host” their cars for rentals. The Kilowatts purchased two different Model 3 units to host […]
For those living in extremely cold climates and driving a newer Tesla Model 3 or Model Y with heat pump for its HVAC system, they are dealing with a problem where the climate control shuts down, resulting in loss of heat. The issue is occurring in most countries that have cold climates and in Canada, […]
Tesla’s Model 3 electric sedan was the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Germany for December and the year 2021 as a whole — reports Tesmanian. According to data from Germany’s Federal Bureau of Motor Vehicles (KBA), the Model 3 took the crown for most EV sales in the country in 2021 with a whopping 35,262 units […]
The Tesla Model 3 was the number one best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Canada for 2021, with a total of 12,800 units sold, while the Model Y came in third place — reports Motor Illustrated. The Model 3 has now claimed the title for two years in a row, with sales of the all-electric sedan […]
Tesla says it is going to increase the price of the Model 3 in Austria by 1200€ come February 1. The news comes from a recent email sent out by Tesla (via @tesla_adri), informing recipients that the dealer’s/manufacturer’s share in each sale will go down from 2400€ to 1200€. Seems like Austria will see a […]
Several Tesla owners across Canada’s prairie provinces are reporting complete loss of cabin heat in temperatures that are, in some cases, dangerously below freezing — reports CTV News. Issues with in-cabin heating seem to be isolated to Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles (EVs) and only started popping up in mid-December following a […]
