Tag: model 3
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Watch Tesla’s Model 3 spank the BMW M3 in head-to-head track test (VIDEO)
Popular automobile magazine Top Gear recently published its most daring cover in years, declaring in boldface lettering that “Electric Beats Petrol. ” Two high performance sedans dominated the cover: the Tesla Model 3 Performance and the BMW M3, each of which represent the best that their class of vehicles offers. The publication has now released…
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Tesla to open up Model 3 orders in UK
Tesla is poised to open up orders for the Model 3 in several right-hand drive markets, beginning with the UK by early May, according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk. The Model 3 order page will go live May 1 or 2 in the UK, followed by Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.…
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Tesla reports $702 million loss in first quarter
Tesla reported Wednesday wider-than-expected loss of $702 million, or $4.10 a share, in the first quarter after disappointing delivery numbers, costs and pricing adjustments to its vehicles threw the automaker off of its profitability track. The loss included $188 million of non-recurring charges. When adjusted for one-time losses, Tesla lost $494 million, or $2.90 a…
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Tesla Model 3 slays Dodge Hellcat and Mercedes CLS 53 in drag race
Teslas are quick automobiles, with the company vehicles proving formidable in a straight line. This was demonstrated recently when a Model 3 Dual Motor AWD took on two strong gas-powered vehicles in a drag race: a Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 AMG and a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Fortunately for the Tesla Model 3, it had the…
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Tesla’s inclusion of Autopilot on every car unravels a long-term Full Self-Driving strategy
Starting today, every Tesla that’s sold will be delivered with Autopilot as a standard attribute. This adjusts the prices of vehicles save for the off-menu Standard Model 3, but it provides all of Tesla’s cars moving a system that’s among the best available on the market today ahead. Tesla announced the upgrades to its vehicle…
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Tesla holds amid Model 3 leasing rollout, Standard+ availability in Europe and China
Tesla inventory (NASDAQ:TSLA) appears to be showing some stability this Friday amidst the launch of new updates about the Model 3, including details about leasing options for the best selling and acclaimed all-electric sedan. The Model 3’s leasing options are a bit different from traditional leasing practices since customers won’t be given the choice to…
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Tesla update gives Model 3 drivers more power and control for track events
It appears that Tesla is starting to release a number of new features that will make its vehicles more fun to drive on the track. Recent reports from Model 3 owners indicate that version 2019.12 includes optimizations for the electric cars’ high-speed performance and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The updates being rolled out by…
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Tesla could land $500 million dollar payday, courtesy of Fiat Chrysler in emissions tradeoff
Tesla and Fiat Chrysler have entered into a deal to help the heritage automaker weather strict European Union emissions regulations that are set to take effect next year, according to a report published by Financial Times. This arrangement is the first of its kind and is estimated by one Wall Street firm to equate million…
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Tesla Sentry Mode captures thief’s face, license plate during Model 3 break-in
Tesla’s Sentry Mode recently captured a break-in that is brazen against a Model 3 in daylight. The episode transpired in the Embarcadero near Levi’s Plaza in San Francisco on Wednesday, April 3, and it resulted in the electric sedan cameras capturing the getaway vehicle’s license plate and the thief ’ s face. Footage of the…
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GM refuses Tesla’s tax credit strategy, will adopt dealer-based ‘incentives’ instead
General Motors (GM) has become the second vehicle manufacturer to sell 200,000 electric cars, triggering a phaseout period for the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle buyers. To address the tax GM has chosen to favor new, non-specified “incentives” to keep its electric vehicles aggressive. “It is easier to react to the marketplace by…