SHANGHAI—Prospective Tesla Inc. buyers in China are waiting longer for certain versions of its Model Y car, suggesting the electric-vehicle maker’s decision to cut prices is stoking demand in its second-largest market. Tesla cut prices by 6 percent to 13.5 percent on Friday, bringing some of its auto prices to near BYD’s best-selling models in a…
Waiting Times for Some Tesla Models in China Increase After Automaker Discounts
Newly-Launched Tesla Model Y Sees Huge Demand in Australia
High demand for Tesla’s Model Y SUV after its launch in Australia has caused the automaker to push back delivery dates for the vehicle by six months. The Austin-based automaker introduced on June 10 the Model Y to Australians, priced from AUD$68,900 plus on-road costs for its entry-level rear-wheel-drive variant, about $5,000 more than the…
Dancing Musk Hands Drivers First Teslas From New German Gigafactory
BERLIN—Elon Musk was cheered as he oversaw the handover of Tesla’s first German-made cars at its Gruenheide plant on Tuesday, marking the start of the U.S. automaker’s inaugural European hub just two years after it was first announced. Loud music played as 30 clients and their families got a first glimpse of their shining new…
Canada Opens Probe Into Tesla’s Heating System Following Consumer Complaints
San Francisco—Canada’s auto safety regulator said on Thursday it has opened an investigation into the heating system of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles following 16 consumer complaints about its performance during cold weather. Transport Canada said it is concerned that a malfunctioning heating and air-conditioning system “may affect windshield defogging/defrosting and therefore driver…
Group Says Tesla Model Y ‘Top Safety Pick’
WASHINGTON—The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said on Tuesday the 2021-22 Tesla Model Y received its Top Safety Pick+ designation. Following a conversion to a camera-only system, IIHS said the mid-size SUV’s standard front crash-prevention system earned superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian tests. The standard front crash-prevention system on 2021-22 Tesla…
Tesla Further Extends Delivery Time for Model Y Standard Range in China
Tesla Inc’s (TSLA) mid-size sports utility vehicle Model Y would now take even longer with deliveries in China, the electric vehicle maker’s website shows. What Happened The delivery time for the $43,200 Model Y standard range is now stretched to 10–14 weeks, from the earlier 6–10 weeks range. The delivery for the Long Range and…
Tesla Once Again Raises Prices as Model Y Sells Out, Adds New Free Paint Color
Tesla Inc. has been experiencing tremendous growth not only in its stock price, but also in its demand. The manufacturer can’t keep up with demand as it deals with supply chain issues and growing popularity. Due to this, Tesla has raised the price for the Model 3 and Model Y on its website by $1,000…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta