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Tesla Model 3 Revamp Allegedly Coming with ‘Project Highland’, Says Report
A revamped Model 3 is under development at Tesla, according to four people familiar with the plans in a report from Reuters on Monday. The updated model, dubbed “Highland,” is expected to decrease overall complexity and reduce the number of components in the Model 3’s interior. Additionally, the new Model 3 will focus on factors […]
Tesla May Cut Model 3/Y Prices in China Again, Claims Report
Tesla may be looking to cut Model 3 and Y prices in China for a third time this quarter, following recent price cuts that did not seem to boost sales, according to a report from Huxiu (via Seeking Alpha). The Model 3 and Y prices were cut in China by as much as nine percent […]
Tesla to Fix Potential Airbag, Tail Light Issues with Software Update for 350,000 Cars
Tesla on Saturday filed for a voluntary recall of more than 321,000 Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles (EVs) with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a potential glitch with taillights that could cause them to not light up properly — reports Fox Business. On Friday, the all-electric automaker also issued […]
Tesla Changes Model 3 LR in South Korea to Inventory Availability Only
Tesla has changed the wording on its Model 3 Long Range configurator for orders in Korea, previously saying “Available for Order in 2023” and now writing “View Limited Inventory”, as spotted by Tesla North reader @Tslachan. In a tweet about the change, @Tslachan also pointed out that the strategy seemed to be similar to Tesla’s […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Delivery Wait Times Improve in China
Tesla has cut its delivery times in China, with its Model 3 and Y units now delivering in as little as one week, according to a report from CnEVPost. All of its trim options for both the automaker’s entry-level sedan and SUV now have delivery estimates ranging from one to five weeks, as spotted on […]
Tesla Updates 2023 Model 3 Performance with Model Y Turn Signals
Tesla’s Model 3 Performance is now delivering with the automaker’s newer Model Y-style tail lights, as noticed by one new buyer this week. A Tesla Model 3 Performance buyer picking up the vehicle in Fort Worth, Texas has noticed that the electric vehicle (EV) includes Model Y-style tail lights, including both the C-Style brake light […]
Tesla Leads EV Registrations in Germany Year-to-Date
Tesla reached 13.5 percent market share in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations in Germany between January and October this year, according to data from the KBA (via @Berlinergy). The U.S. automaker had 41,643 registrations in Germany during the 10-month period, followed by other top five OEMs Volkswagen, Hyundai, Audi and Fiat. German automaker Volkswagen was relatively […]
Tesla Model 3 Named ‘Most Green’ in NCAP Assessment Index
Tesla’s flagship sedan has outscored competitors on an assessment program looking at overall emissions and energy consumption, highlighting that electric vehicles (EVs) are significantly more green than those with internal combustion engines (ICEs). The Green vehicle assessment program Green NCAP awarded five stars to the Tesla Model 3 with a 9.8 out of 10 in […]
Tesla Stops Taking Model 3 Orders in Taiwan
Tesla is no longer taking orders for any trims of its Model 3 electric vehicle (EV) in Taiwan (via @Tslachan). The company had already discontinued orders for the Model 3 Long Range in Taiwan back in August. On Friday, however, Tesla also suspended orders for the entry-level Model 3 and the Model 3 Performance. Tesla’s […]
Tesla’s Model Y was the Best-Selling Car in Europe for September, Beats Peugeot 208 Gas Car
New data from London-based Jato Dynamics says Tesla’s Model Y was the best-selling car in Europe for the month of September, out of electric and gas vehicles, reports Reuters. This is the first time the Model Y was the best-selling car in Europe, says Jato, with 29,367 Model Y SUVs registered in September, up 227% […]
Tesla ‘Proactively’ Recalls 24,000 Model 3 Vehicles to Inspect Seat Belts
A new safety recall has hit Tesla, this time affecting seat belts in the back seat of Model 3s made within the last five years in the U.S. market. Tesla has reported a recall notice of over 24,000 Model 3 units to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week, according to a report […]
Tesla Shares Model 3/Y Video Tutorials for New Owners [WATCH]
Tesla has shared new video tutorials for Model 3 and Model Y owners, covering categories such as Essentials, Charging, Physical Controls, Touchscreen, Autopilot, Software and Support. These new video tutorials are very helpful for new Model 3 and Model Y owners driving Tesla vehicles for the first time. Tesla shows you how to set up […]
Tesla Lowers Price of Model 3 and Model Y in China
Tesla has announced a price drop for the Model 3 and Model Y in Mainland China. According to Tesla on Weibo, the company said (via Google Translate), “From now on, the price of Model 3 and Model Y sold by Tesla in mainland China will be adjusted. After the adjustment, the starting price of the […]
Tesla Has Improved Ride Comfort in Model 3 and Model Y, Says Elon Musk
The ride comfort in Tesla vehicles, particularly the Model 3 and Model Y can be quite stiff for some, compared to more plush suspensions found in something like a Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4. The firmer suspension offers great handling for the heavier electric vehicle. But now, it appears ride comfort has improved, according to […]
Tesla Model 3 without Ultrasonic Sensors Hit Delivery Lots, New Side Cameras Spotted [PICS]
Image via @klwtts Earlier this month, Tesla announced it was ditching ultrasonic sensors from its new vehicles builds, starting first with the Model 3 and Model Y, then the Model S and Model X in 2023. Tesla says its camera-based Tesla Vision Autopilot no longer requires these ultrasonic sensors, which are typically located in front […]