Recent sightings of prototypes of the affordable Model Y have been leaked and reported on by some media outlets.
Comments note that while a front bumper camera is retained, the continuous light strip across the front fascia has been removed, and the headlights have been repositioned higher, giving the vehicle a look

During its Q2 2025 earnings call, Tesla revealed some new details regarding the production plans of the affordable vehicles at its Gigafactory Texas. In the Q2 release, Tesla said it successfully completed “first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025.”
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Tesla is set to launch a longer, six-seat version of the Model Y SUV in China, confirmed by a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, which shared two images of the crossover along with the caption: “Model Y L, see you in the autumn!”
The Model Y L is 4,976 mm long (196 inches), making it about 179 mm (7.0 i

On June 17, Cars.com unveiled its 20th annual American-Made Index (AMI). Released amid rising tariffs and inflationary pressures, this year's index is of interest to OEMs, suppliers, consumers, and the U.S. government.
The American-Made Index ranks cars based on five factors: 
   •    Location(s) of final assembly
 

Tesla Model S and Model X testing mules have been spotted in California as well as on the Nurburgring track in Germany, and reported on social media.
Rather than the major renewal of the Model 3 and Model Y, recent images of the Models S and X prototypes show that Tesla is not planning major design changes, but a ref

On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety.
Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toy

Reported on May 13, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia during the first 4 months of 2025.
The Proton eMas 7 continued to lead with 2,537 units registered, including 799 units in April alone, its highest monthly figure so far. It wa

On May 7, Volvo Cars said it will make production changes and cut 5% of the workforce at its U.S. plant due to changing market conditions and evolving trade policies, including tariffs.
A Volvo spokesperson said the changes would affect 125 of the 2,500 employees at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. It was not

On April 10, Tesla opened its first showroom and service center in Riyadh. Tesla will offer Model 3, Model Y, and the Cybertruck in Saudi Arabia. 
Based on Tesla social media updates 

Reported on April 10, 2025, the latest data from by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in Q1/2025. 
The Proton e.Mas 7 continued to lead the charge with 1,738 units recorded, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 841 units and BYD M6’s 537 units. The Tesla Mo

Reported on March 10, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in the first 2 months of 2025. 
The Proton eMas 7 continued to stay in the first place with 1,001 units recorded, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 538 units and Tesla Mod

UK passenger car sales fell 1.0% year-on-year to 84,054 units in February 2025, marking the fifth consecutive monthly drop, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on March 5.
Year-to-date sales were down 1.9% with 223,399 cars registered in the first 2 months of 2025.
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Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has supplied an advanced headliner and sun visors for Tesla Model 3 Highland. Engineered with a plastic core and a textile laminate, produced using a VOC-free (Volatile Organic Compound) process, this technology is typically found in luxury trims.
The company has provided a spilt

On February 21, Tesla said it will recall 376,241 U.S. vehicles due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, raising the risk of a crash.
Tesla is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit b

It was reported on February 18 that Jeep has launched a new minisite, showing images of the new Jeep Recon and some of its features, and confirming that this Jeep will be available with the brand's Trail Rated off-road badge guarantee.
Jeep says that to get the Trail Rated badge on its fender, a model has to go throu

On February 15, Tesla began deploying its software update 2025.2.6, featuring the activation of its in-cabin radar located just above the passenger dome light. The company lists the feature in its owner’s manuals, noting that the cabin radar is currently only available for 2022 model-year Model Y units and later, alt

On February 11, Tesla held a ceremony for the commissioning of the Megafactory Shanghai, its second super factory in Shanghai and first Megafactory outside of the US, in the Lin-gang Special Area. The site broke ground in May 2024.
With a planned annual battery production capacity of 10,000 units and an energy storag

After a record-breaking year for the Australian LV market, Trump's protectionist trade policies and China’s slowdown are risks to the import-dependent market.
2024 was a record-breaking year for the Australian Light Vehicle (LV) market. Total sales in the country reached an all-time high of 1.21 mn units, representin

On January 29, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on an earnings call following the release of Tesla’s Q4 2024 that Tesla will launch “unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as a “paid service” in June.
The statement is in line with what he said during Tesla’s previous earnings call when he claimed Tesla will “launch unsuper

On January 29, Tesla reported Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results.
For Q4, total revenue rose 2% YOY to USD 25.7 billion, operating income dropped 23% YOY to USD 1.6 billion, operating margin fell to 6.2% from 8.2% in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITA jumped 25% YOY to USD 4.9 billion, and net income plum