With its sharp and intuitive 17-inch touchscreen, regular over-the-air updates, and standard premium interior, the 2020 Model X has enough exclusive features to satisfy buyers who prefer the bleeding edge of technology. We give it an 8 out of 10 for features. For the most part, what you see with …
Read More »Germany Says Tesla Can’t Advertise Autopilot, Autonomous Driving
Michael SimariCar and Driver A German court ruled that Tesla cannot use phrases including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “Autopilot inclusive” in its ads or on its website to describe its driver assist system. The court ruled that such phrases could mislead consumers into believing that the cars can …
Read More »2022 Nissan Ariya electric crossover undercuts Tesla Model Y
The 2022 Nissan Ariya electric crossover SUV will have an EPA-targeted 300-mile range and start at around $ 40,000, the automaker announced Wednesday. The five-seat battery-electric crossover showcases Nissan’s ambition to outdo not only the Tesla Model Y and its 291-mile range and $ 50,000 price point, but also the …
Read More »Tesla lowers Model Y price to $51,190, raises price on Autopilot
Tesla dropped the price of the Model Y small crossover on Saturday just months after the electric car went on sale. The Model Y Long Range dropped $ 3,000 to start at $ 51,190, including a destination fee of $ 1,200. The price of the Model Y Performance dropped $ …
Read More »NHTSA Investigating Tesla Model S Touchscreen Unit Problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into display failures in 2012 through 2015 models of the Tesla Model S. The vehicles may experience flash memory failure that can take the infotainment and rearview-camera display with it, a problem owners have complained about in the past. …
Read More »Dodge, Kia have highest owner satisfaction; Tesla has the worst
That new car smell may turn sour for owners of certain brands, according to J.D. Power’s annual 2020 Initial Quality Study released Wednesday. Owners of new Tesla models reported the largest number of problems and complaints within 90 days of ownership, while owners of Dodge and Kia models reported the …
Read More »Ford Ranger, Jeep Cherokee, Tesla Model S have most American content: study
What is the most American car? The Ford Ranger tops the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index released yesterday, but the answer for other American-made, import-badged vehicles isn’t so simple. The annual study found that Honda has a greater percentage of American-made cars than GM or Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which is the parent company …
Read More »Dodge, Kia best satisfy new car owners; Tesla has worst owner satisfaction
That new car smell may turn sour for owners of certain brands, according to J.D. Power’s annual 2020 Initial Quality Study released Wednesday. Owners of new Tesla models reported the largest number of problems and complaints within 90 days of ownership, while owners of Dodge and Kia models reported the …
Read More »Tesla Model S Breaks 400-Mile Range Barrier
Tesla’s 2020 Model S Long Range Plus is now EPA rated for 402 miles. Tesla says it was able to accomplish this feat thanks to mass reduction, updated regenerative braking, and a wheel/tire combination that reduces drag and rolling resistance. The result is that the current version of the Model …
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