Tesla has officially unveiled two new variants of its best-selling electric vehicles in China: the Model 3 Plus and a long-rumoured stretched Model Y L with a real third row. Both launches come as Tesla faces intensifying competition in the world’s largest EV market, with Chinese automakers like BYD, NIO, and even Xiaomi in full-on […]
Tesla’s Model 3 has officially been named the most “American-made” vehicle for 2025, according to the latest annual index from Cars.com. Every year, the publication releases an independent ranking of some 400 current model-year vehicles based on assembly location, parts sourcing, and manufacturing employment footprint. Tesla snagged the top four spots on this year’s list […]
Tesla has launched a new promotion in China running from June 5 to June 30, 2025, offering customers and referrers extra incentives on Model 3, Model Y, and other S3XY series vehicles. Customers who place a new order and take delivery by June 30 will receive an ¥8,000 paint option credit. This credit can be […]
On June 3, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were included in a government-backed campaign to promote electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales in rural areas, marking their debut in this initiative, which has been running since at least 2020. The campaign features […]
Tesla has released a new interior upgrade for Model 3 and Model Y owners — a Charcoal Suede Dashboard Décor Wing, now available for $250 USD. Designed to give the dashboard a more premium look and feel, the new trim features a deep matte gray finish made from 100% vegan suede. Tesla says the material […]
Tesla has announced a new paint color for the Model 3 and Model Y in the USA and Canada. The new color is called ‘Diamond Black’ and a short video shared by Tesla shows specs of brilliant shine, like sparkles. This color replaces Solid Black and is a $1,500 US upgrade from the included Stealth […]
Tesla’s latest software update 2025.8.4 (that first debuted a week ago) quietly includes a handy feature for Model 3 Performance owners — even though the release notes only mention “minor fixes and improvements.” As pointed out by @WholeMarsBlog, the update now lets drivers automatically switch to the standard setting on adaptive suspension whenever Autopilot is […]
After successfully integrating Teslas into its police fleet, Newport, Kentucky, is planning to add more electric vehicles (EVs) for other city departments. The move comes after the Newport Police Department saw cost savings and efficiency improvements with their new EVs. The city’s journey with EVs began in December 2023, when the police department added three […]
Tesla is raising prices across its lineup in Canada starting February 1, affecting the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. The increase appears to be linked to the falling Canadian dollar, which has driven up costs relative to U.S. pricing. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming price hikes. Notice the Model 3 […]
Tesla has increased the price of the Model 3 and Model Y in Canada, ending its eligibility to qualify for the federal government’s $5,000 iZEV rebate. The price increases are as follows for Model 3: Long Range RWD: $55,990 (up $1000) Long Range AWD: $60,990 (up $1000) Performance AWD: $70,990 (up $1000) The price increases […]
Tesla is addressing a safety issue in 694,304 of its vehicles by rolling out a free software update. The affected cars include certain Tesla Model 3s (2017–2025), Model Ys (2020–2025), and the 2024 Cybertruck. The problem involved the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Normally, this system alerts drivers if there’s a malfunction, but Tesla’s software […]
Tesla’s Model 3 continues to evolve as the company has introduced a staggering 69 new features since early 2022, through over-the-air software updates. Tesla shared an overview of all new features since 2022 on X today. The upgrades span various categories, from entertainment and convenience to safety and performance. Early 2022 saw improvements like cloud […]
Tesla has ramped up its referral program savings in the U.S., now offering $1,500 off a new Model 3 until the end of the year, December 31, 2024. Previously, the Tesla referral program would offer $1,000 off a new Model 3, but for the final two weeks of the year, if someone buys through your […]
Tesla’s limited-time promotion for buyers in the United States, featuring 0% APR financing on new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, ends today December 15, 2024. Customers must take delivery by December 31, 2024, to qualify. In Canada, with the purchase of the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) option, you can get 0% APR too, as long […]
Tesla’s Model 3 has achieved top ratings in China’s Electric Vehicle Fire Safety Index and Automotive Fire Safety Certification, highlighting its strong safety performance. According to Tesla’s data, between 2012 and 2022, there was approximately one Tesla vehicle fire for every 130 million miles traveled. In contrast, data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) […]
