Tesla’s lightly refreshed Model S and X spotted 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 refresh that affects the lower portion of the front fascias, with a front camera, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models 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, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

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 was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 1,234 units, the BYD M6 with 727 units, and the BYD Atto 3 with 725 units. Completing the top five was the Tesla Model 3, which recorded 608 units. Ranked 6th for the period was the BYD Seal with 460 units, followed by the Denza D9 (395 units), Zeekr 009 (312 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

uld affect production at the plant. The cuts were not included in the worldwide layoffs announced April 29 together with its Q1 2025 earnings, the spokesperson said. While the Ridgeville plant has capacity to produce 150,000 cars annually, it currently only builds the EX90 electric SUV and Polestar Model 3. Most of the cars it sells in the U.S. are imported from Europe. Volvo said it remained committed to creating 4,000 jobs in South Carolina and...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Tesla opens first showroom in Saudi Arabia 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

0, 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 Model 3 came in fourth with 518 units, while the BYD Atto 3 rounded out the top five with 404 units. Closing the top 10 list were the BYD Seal with 32...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

3 BYD models among Malaysia’s top 5 EV registrations in first 2 months of 2025 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 Model 3’s 380 units (thanks to 377 units recorded i...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

are), BMW sales dropped 20.1% to 4,724 units (5.6% share), Ford sales plummeted 24.2% to 4,433 units (5.3% share), Peugeot sales surged 28.1% to 4,264 units (5.1% share) and Kia sales fell 3.2% to 4,257 units (5.1% share). The best-selling cars in February 2025 were MINI Cooper (2,074 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,990 units), Tesla Model Y (1,861 units), VW Golf (1,688 units) and VW Tiguan (1,635 units). Compared to last February, gasoline-engine car ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

Antolin supplies solutions for several car models 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 overhead system for the new Volkswagen California van, featuring a panoramic headl...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Tesla recalls 376,241 vehicles in U.S. over power steering defect 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 board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an ov...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/22

turing 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, although it is also expected to roll out to refreshed Model 3 and Cybertruck units at some point. Tesla calls the feature the First-Row Cabin Sensing Update in the release notes for 2025.2.6, which also a...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

orage products and launch the R&D of next-generation energy storage products. On the same day, the first Megapack ultra-large commercial electrochemical energy storage system came off the production line. A single Megapack stores more than 3,900kWh of power, equivalent to the battery capacity of 62 Model 3 RWD sedans. From Shanghai and Tesla press releases...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

rd Ranger, the Toyota RAV4 and the Toyota Hilux were the top-sellers during the year – although the RAV4 (now available only as a hybrid) outsold the Ranger and ascended to the top spot in H2 2024. The MG ZS ranked in 9th position, while Tesla’s sales declined, as only two of its models – the Model 3 and Model Y – were on sale. It is important to note that sales performances in Australia are often influenced by the availability of supply ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

summer, Tesla plans to expand the network to major U.S. markets, including in California, by the end of 2025, Musk said. Europe and China, which have more difficult regulatory regimes than the U.S., may receive autonomous Tesla models by the end of 2026, he added. While robotaxis will initially be Model 3 and Model Y vehicles,Tesla said it plans to manufacture a dedicated robotaxi vehicle, the Cybercab, at its Gigafactory Texas in 2026. (multipl...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

ng income dropped 20% to USD 7.1 billion, operating margin fell to 7.2% from 9.2% in the same period last year, adjusted EBITA was flat at USD 16.6 billion, and net income plummeted 53% to USD 7.1 billion. For Q4 2024, Tesla produced 459,445 vehicles (down approximately 7.0%), of which 436,718 were Model 3 and Model Y, and 22,727 were other models. In Q4, Tesla delivered 495,570 vehicles (up approximately 2.0%), of which 471,930 were Model 3 and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

Tesla recalls a total of over 1.2 million locally produced cars and imported ones in China On January 24, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that Tesla Shanghai and Tesla Beijing recently filed a plan to recall the following vehicles immediately. Tesla recalled 335,716 vehicles, a mix of locally produced Model 3 and Model Y and imported Model S and Model X cars with production dates between July 16, 2023 and Dec...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

tes to the vehicle’s wheels, tires, and brakes, as well as a retuned suspension and acoustic glass all-around are designed to provide a smoother quieter ride. The new Model Y includes eight exterior cameras, including one in the front bumper with a self-washing system. Similar to the reengineered Model 3, the front row seats of the new Model Y are ventilated, while the second-row seats are power folding, and electronically adjusted. The new Mod...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

on at Gigafactory Shanghai for 3 weeks to upgrade the lines, with the shutdown extending beyond the regular Chinese New Year.  According to a new report from there, Tesla plans to shut down part of its new Model Y production lines from around January 22 to February 14, considerably longer than the Model 3 production line shutdown from January 26 to February 3. As Tesla has only recently started production of the updated version of the Model Y, t...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

pots, all earning 5 stars. Peugeot e-208 led the ranking with 105 points, consuming 16.0 kWh/100 km (i.e. 80 g CO2/km). Then, Opel Corsa Electric followed closely with 103 points, consuming 16.5 kWh/100 km and Peugeot e-308 also scored 103 points, consuming 16.3 kWh/100 km (i.e. 82 g CO2/km). Tesla Model 3 ranked fourth, scoring 100 points with a consumption of 17.2 kWh/100 km (i.e. 86 g CO2/km). Toyota Prius Plug-in was the only gasoline-powered...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

Canada and Europe later in 2025. While the Model Y refresh, informally referred to as “Juniper”, became available for order in China on January 9, Tesla said deliveries would start in March, pending regulatory approval. Tesla did not provide information for other markets.  Tesla’s freshened Model 3 sedan launched in fall 2023 in China and in early 2024 in the U.S., with about four months between the two launches. Features on the freshened...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11