Tag: Model Y

Tesla Sales Drop in China

Sales of Tesla vehicles in China plunged 69 percent in July, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). According to the report Tesla sold 32,968 vehicles in China last month, compared to 28,138 in June. Tesla currently builds its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV at its factory in Shanghai. Overall, retail sales of passenger vehicles, including… Continue reading Tesla Sales Drop in China

Report: Tesla Cybertruck Reservations Exceed 1.25 Million

An online tracker of Tesla Cybertruck says the all-electric pickup now has more than 1.25 million orders. The first production units of the pickup are expected to roll off the line as soon as Tesla can get its Model Y production up and running. An actual production start date for the Cybertruck has not yet… Continue reading Report: Tesla Cybertruck Reservations Exceed 1.25 Million

Tesla Sets Production Record Despite Supply Chain Challenges

Tesla set a new record in Q2, producing 206,421 vehicles. During the quarter, Tesla produced 204,081 units of its more affordable Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV. The company said it produced 2,340 of its flagship Model S and X vehicles. Tesla built 180,338 cars in Q1. Tesla delivered a total 201,250 vehicles in… Continue reading Tesla Sets Production Record Despite Supply Chain Challenges

IIHS Test Pushes Consumer Reports to Award Top Pick Status to Model 3

Consumer Reports has reinstated the 2021 Tesla Model 3 with pure vision Autopilot as a “Top Pick” after a top safety designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Tesla is no longer equipping Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs with radar sensors, instead choosing a camera-based system called Tesla Vision. At the time the… Continue reading IIHS Test Pushes Consumer Reports to Award Top Pick Status to Model 3

Tesla Recalls 285K Cars in China for Autopilot Concerns

Tesla has recalled more than 285,000 vehicles in China for concerns over the Autopilot self-driving feature. Announced Saturday by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the recall affects 211,256 Model 3 vehicles built at the company’s Shanghai factory and 35,665 imported Model 3 vehicles. The recall affected 38,599 China-made Model Ys. Chinese regulators claim that Autopilot can… Continue reading Tesla Recalls 285K Cars in China for Autopilot Concerns

New SunTek Ceramic-Style PPF is 2-in-1 Protection

New SunTek Reaction is a perfectionist Tesla owner’s dream. It’s a 2-in-1 innovation mergingthe best features of ceramic coating and paint protection film. With Reaction, you get ceramic’sslick shine plus a top-of-the-line PPF shield to help keep your Tesla’s finish like new. Becausethere’s just one product, there’s also just one installation. This can cost less… Continue reading New SunTek Ceramic-Style PPF is 2-in-1 Protection

Video Shows Machines Running at Giga Texas

Tesla’s factory near Austin – Giga Texas – is showing life, with production equipment installed and being tested.  Videos have been posted online of the Giga Press machine production robots in operation. Twitter user @DriveTeslaCa posted the clip, which showed the robots moving inside the factory. There have been other sightings of the company’s Giga Press machine… Continue reading Video Shows Machines Running at Giga Texas

Tesla Recalling Model 3, Model Y Vehicles for Seatbelt Issues

Tesla said Thursday it’s recalling more than 5,000 vehicles in the U.S. for seatbelt issues. The company said 5,530 vehicles, including 2018-2020 Model 3 sedans and 2019-2021 Model Y SUVs, could have faulty fasteners securing the front shoulder belt to the b-pillar. Another recall impacts 2,166 Model Y vehicles from 2019-2021 due to faulty fasteners… Continue reading Tesla Recalling Model 3, Model Y Vehicles for Seatbelt Issues