Triumph has updated its website with revised prices following the recent GST changes. The manufacturer had earlier confirmed that it would hold the pricing on its India-made 400cc models like the Scrambler 400 X and Thruxton 400. In fact, popular models like the Speed 400 and Speed T4 also recently benefited from a price cut, but the rest of the lineup has seen prices increase by up to Rs 1.58 lakh. 22 new and updated Triumph bikes planned by March 2026 Trident 660 price increased by Rs 50,000 Triumph bike price list The Daytona 660 sees smallest hike Interestingly, the multiple variants of the same model have all seen uniform price increases, so it’s yet to be confirmed whether this is a price correction that's unrelated to the GST or whether Triumph has decided to absorb part of the GST burden. The smallest hike is to the Daytona 660 that now costs Rs 16,000 more, with prices starting at Rs 9.88 lakh instead of the earlier Rs 9.72 lakh. The Trident 660, based on the same platform and also Triumph's most affordable motorcycle in the portfolio after the 400cc models, is now Rs 50,000 more expensive. Meanwhile, the range-topping Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer, one of the more expensive bikes in the Triumph India portfolio, has become just Rs 40,000 more expensive, with prices earlier starting at Rs 21.89 lakh and now starting at Rs 22.29 lakh. Prices for the rest of the Tiger range remain unchanged from the pre-GST rates. The biggest increment is for the Rocket 3 Storm GT, which now costs Rs 1.58 lakh more at Rs 24.67 lakh. Triumph bikes price listModelOld priceNew priceDifferenceTrident 660Rs 8.49 - 8.64 lakhRs 8.99 - 9.14 lakhRs 50,000Daytona 660Rs 9.72 - 9.87 lakhRs 9.88 - 10.03 lakhRs 15,950Speed Twin 900Rs 9.09 - 9.59 lakhRs 9.71 - 10.21 lakhRs 62,000Scrambler 900Rs 9.59 - 10.39 lakhRs 10.25 - 11.05 lakhRs 66,000Street Triple 765 RRs 10.17 - 10.47 lakhRs 10.86 - 11.16 lakhRs 69,660Street Triple 765 RSRs 12.10 - 12.40 lakhRs 12.93 - 13.23 lakhRs 82,900Bonneville T100Rs 10.19 lakhRs 10.85 lakhRs 66,000Bonneville T120 Black Rs 11.09 - 11.59 lakhRs 11.85 - 12.35 lakhRs 76,000Bonneville T120Rs 11.09 - 11.89 lakhRs 11.85 - 12.65 lakhRs 76,000Bonneville BobberRs 12.05 - 12.85 lakhRs 12.87 - 13.67 lakhRs 82,000Bonneville SpeedmasterRs 12.05 - 12.85 lakhRs 12.87 - 13.67 lakhRs 82,000Scrambler 1200 XRs 11.83 - 12.33 lakhRs 12.64 - 13.14 lakhRs 81,000Speed Twin 1200Rs 12.95 - 13.45 lakhRs 13.84 - 14.34 lakhRs 89,000Speed Triple 1200 RSRs 20.39 lakhRs 21.76 lakhRs 1,36,900Tiger 1200 Rally ExplorerRs 21.89 - 22.29 lakhRs 22.29 - 22.69 lakhRs 40,010Rocket 3 Storm RRs 22.49 lakhRs 24.03 lakhRs 1,54,000Rocket 3 Storm GTRs 23.09 lakhRs 24.67 lakhRs 1,58,000 Triumph has revealed plans for multiple product launches and updates over the next few months, the first of which is set to take place on October 21. The manufacturer plans to unveil 22 new and updated motorcycles by March 2026. All prices are ex-showroom. Also see: 6 things to know about the Triumph Speed T4

For Hyundai Motor Company’s global chief José Muñoz, India isn’t just another market, it’s the proving ground for the company’s next big leap. As local automakers raise the bar on design and quality, Hyundai is doubling down with a $5 billion investment, a slate of 26 new models, and a sharpened focus on India-led innovation. Local R&D can deliver global products If it can work here, it can work anywhere, says Hyundai “Within our company, we want to ensure that we give local R&D capabilities to India. The only way to be really competitive with the local brands is to have more Indian customers who understand the market and apply their imagination and competitiveness. And then, if this is done properly, I believe the Indian market is going to produce global products,” José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), said. He pointed to the Hyundai Creta as an example of India’s growing engineering capability. “The Creta is a good example, even though a lot of engineering has been done in Korea. And I think the new products that we have announced are going to be uniquely designed in and for India. I am 100 percent sure that those products are going to help us compete in other continents as well, without a doubt. As mentioned, localized R&D is a key pillar of our strategy,” he added. Muñoz said deeper localization offers Hyundai multiple advantages. “We believe that this will give us a shorter time to market and then a competitive edge and good quality as well. The conditions in this market are very demanding, so we make it work here, we make it work anywhere.” Hyundai acknowledges competition from local brands Local competition is keeping the brand on its toes Acknowledging the rising standards of Indian automakers, he said, “When it comes to local brands, we see a very good evolution. Local brands are having great design, also improving quality and reliability. I’m really impressed with the latest SUVs and the growth capabilities of the brands, and that’s why we want to be there too. We welcome the competition; we are better when we are challenged. And definitely in this market, we have to compete with among the best manufacturers in the world, and I think this makes it better.” According to Muñoz, Hyundai’s roadmap for India is comprehensive and ambitious. “That’s why the plan is very complete and very challenging, bringing all the elements in. We want to bring Genesis, we want to produce all the electric vehicles here, we are investing in capacity, we are localizing R&D, we want a $5 billion investment,” he said. “So, it’s a lot of ingredients to be very serious about being a strong contender in India.” Sustainable Growth Over Market Share Qualitative growth is of greater importance Muñoz emphasized that Hyundai’s focus is not on chasing market share at any cost. “If you look globally, in all developed markets, it’s very difficult to find companies that have higher than 15 percent share,” he said. “So, for us, there is no point in setting a high target in terms of market share just for the sake of achieving more market share. Because if you increase your share but you don’t make money, there is no relevance.” “It’s better to have good quality of sales, good net revenue management that is sustainable and maintain a very high-level position in terms of share, because 15 percent is not bad at all. It’s a very good number.” he added. Hyundai’s view on India’s growth potential SUVs to keep growing, but brand remains committed to entry-level cars, too Speaking on India’s growth potential, Muñoz said, “This market is expected to see more motorization. I think it’s going to be like a rocket. If you look at the amount of people that are driving motorcycles or three-wheelers, you will see that all these people, sooner or later, their aspiration is going to have a passenger car.” He views India not as a single monolithic market but as “many markets” coexisting. “I never see India like one market. I see many markets, but like two Indias, right? On one side, the India market, which is becoming like all global markets, would like to have more SUVs, more off-road, etc., and in a very good manner. And I think that the domestic brands are doing a very strong effort there, and that’s why we have announced that we’re going to get into the off-road SUV market.” Muñoz reiterated Hyundai’s dual strategy: to grow its stronghold in SUVs while staying committed to the entry-level segment that built the brand’s popularity in India. According to him, Hyundai’s loyal base of small-car owners provides a natural pathway to move up to larger, more feature-rich SUVs: a transition made easier by the brand’s reputation for reliability, value, and service. On the product front, Muñoz acknowledged that Hyundai had been “a little bit too late” in launching new models. Success in global markets and multiple priorities, he said, had slowed its product momentum in India. However, that is changing. “We analyzed the market and saw a clear shift in the pace of competition in India, so we decided to accelerate our own,” he said. With inputs from Prerna Lidhoo  Also See: Genesis India launch with locally assembled cars confirmed for 2027 Hyundai confirms 8 hybrid models for India by FY2030

Triumph has silently launched the Speed Triple 1200 RX in India at a price of Rs 23.07 lakh. It is a limited edition motorcycle, with production restricted to 1,200 units worldwide. 1. Triumph Street Triple 1200 RX features the same Ohlins Smart EC 3.0 active dampers 2. It commands a premium of Rs 1.31 lakh over the RS model 3. Features a more aggressive rider’s triangle Speed Triple 1200 RX features exclusive graphics The RX gets a carbon-fibre, titanium-made Akrapovic exhaust The RX variant of the Speed Triple was unveiled earlier this year. It’s largely based on the Speed Triple 1200 RS but gets a few notable upgrades over it. For starters, it has a sportier rider’s triangle, with the clip-ons set lower and farther from the rider. Additionally, the foot pegs are more rear-set and positioned slightly higher. It also sports an exclusive neon yellow-black colour scheme with RX graphics. Braking duties are handled via a twin-disc setup paired to Brembo Stylema calipers with a Brembo MCS radial master cylinder. In this application, too, the Speed Triple retains the Ohlins Smart EC 3.0 active suspension, accompanied by an Ohlins SD EC steering damper. Powering the RX is the same 1,163cc inline-3 liquid-cooled engine, producing 183hp at 10,750rpm and 128Nm at 8,750rpm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The RX also features a special Akrapovic end can. Although this exhaust is made of carbon fibre and titanium, it hasn’t resulted in any weight savings. At 199kg (kerb), the Speed Triple 1200 RX remains one of the lightest litre-class streetfighters. Priced at Rs 23.07 lakh, the RX costs Rs 1.31 lakh more than the ‘Standard’ Speed Triple 1200 RS, which retails at Rs 21.76 lakh. The RX is limited to 1,200 units worldwide, and Triumph hasn’t disclosed the total number of bikes allocated for India. Also see: 22 new and updated Triumph bikes to be unveiled by March 2026  

At its Investors Day presentation, Hyundai India has revealed an aggressive new product plan that includes 26 new launches by 2030. This includes both all-new nameplates as well as updates to existing models. Hyundai also revealed plans to introduce 3 new CNG-powered cars.  Hyundai plans to add 3 new CNG models by 2030. Currently, Grand i10, Aura, and Exter get CNG options. Hyundai CNG plans till 2030 Hyundai is planning to launch 3 new CNG models in India by 2030, which will double the CNG models in its lineup to 6 cars. With such a portfolio, the carmaker is aiming to achieve 20 percent of its sales to come from CNG models by FY30, which currently stands at 13 percent in FY25. While it is still too early to speculate which models will get a CNG powertrain, the Hyundai i20 could be one of them. We say this because all its competitors like Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza, and Tata Altroz get a CNG powertrain option. The Venue could also be amongst the new cars that get a CNG setup, as its prime rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor are equipped with the greener fuel option. The third model could be the Bayon-based Fronx rival that is expected to debut in India by 2026. It will be sharing its underpinnings with the i20, but will have a more crossover-ish body style and will also come with an all-new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. Being in the compact segment, this is yet another logical candidate that could be equipped with a CNG powertrain.  However, all of this is still speculative, and we expect Hyundai to offer more information regarding this in the coming times. CNG cars in Hyundai’s lineup currently As mentioned earlier, it is only the Grand i10 Nios, Aura and Exter that currently get a CNG powertrain option in the Hyundai lineup. All three cars get a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine that puts out 69hp and 95Nm in CNG-spec, and come paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Also Check Out: New Hyundai Venue spied undisguised ahead of launch Genesis India launch with locally assembled cars confirmed for 2027  

Diwali is almost here, and in a push for more sales, car makers have brought in attractive discounts across their models. Here are the cars with the highest discounts this Diwali  in ascending order. The cars in this list include a range of SUVs, sedans and a hatchback from various brands.  15. Kia Sonet  Up to Rs 1.02 lakh off  Starting this list is the Sonet, one of Kia's subcompact SUV in its portfolio. Available in petrol, diesel and turbo-petrol engines with multiple transmission options, the SUV also comes with a wide range of variants and features on offer. Prices for the Sonet range from Rs 7.3 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 14 lakh. In fact, the Sonet is one of four Kia models getting the highest discounts this Diwali.  14. Maruti Suzuki Baleno Up to Rs 1.05 lakh off  The Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes across as the only hatchback on this list, getting the highest discount in its segment. Sold via Maruti's Nexa outlets, the hatchback is offered with a 1.2 litre petrol or a CNG powertrain with either a manual or AMT gearbox (petrol only). The Baleno starts from Rs 5.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.10 lakh.  13. Honda City  Up to Rs 1.27 lakh off The Honda City is one of the three mid-size sedans on this list. Powering the Honda sedan is a 1.5-litre VTEC petrol engine producing 121hp and 145Nm of torque available in manual and CVT automatic transmissions. There is also a hybrid option on offer, available solely with an e-CVT transmission. Prices for the sedan vary from Rs 11.95 lakh - 19.48 lakh. 12. Maruti Invicto  Up to Rs 1.4 lakh off Sold as Maruti's version of the Toyota Innova Hycross, Maruti's most expensive car is on discount this Diwali. The Invicto comes solely with a 2.0 litre petrol strong hybrid engine producing 188hp and 206Nm of torque mated to an e-CVT transmission. The Invicto range begins from Rs 24.97 lakh and goes up to Rs 28.69 lakh. 11. Kia Carens Clavis Up to Rs 1.41 lakh off Marking its second entrant on this list, the Kia MPV comes with a petrol (113hp), turbo petrol (160hp) and diesel (115hp) powertrains with a choice of transmissions ranging from a manual, iMT, DCT and torque converter, depending on the variant you go for. Pricing for the Carens Clavis begins from Rs 11.07 lakh and goes up to Rs 20.71 lakh. 10. Kia Seltos  Up to Rs 1.47 lakh off The Seltos mid-size SUV gets the same powertrain options as the Carens Clavis, but the Kia SUV gets a slightly higher discount this Diwali. Prices for the SUV range between Rs 10.79 lakh to the Rs Rs 19.8 lakh.  9. Volkswagen Virtus  Up to Rs 1.5 lakh off Volkswagen's mid-size sedan, the Virtus, comes with a choice of 1.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre turbo petrol engines producing 115hp and 150hp respectively, mated to either manual or automatic transmissions (torque converter for the NA petrol, DCT for the turbo petrol). The sedan is now getting discounts up to Rs 1.5 lakh with prices in the Rs 11.16 lakh - Rs 18.73 lakh range. 8. Honda Elevate  Up to Rs 1.51 lakh off  Honda's midsize SUV entrant comes solely with the petrol engine and transmission option shared with the City. Top models of the Honda Elevate get ADAS features. The Elevate's pricing starts from Rs 10.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 16.15 lakh.  7. Kia Syros  Up to Rs 1.6 lakh off The Syros happens to get the highest discount in the compact SUV segment. Available with the same set of engines as the Sonet (except NA petrol), it also comes with a long features list including a segment-unique ventilated seat base for the rear seats. The Kia SUV pricing starts from Rs 9.82 lakh and goes up to Rs 15.93 lakh.  6. Volkswagen Taigun  Up to Rs 1.8 lakh off  With similar powertrains as the Virtus, the Taigun mid-size SUV gets substantially higher discounts over the sedan. Prices for the Volkswagen SUV begin from Rs 11.39 lakh and go up to Rs 19.14 lakh.  5. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara  Up to Rs 1.8 lakh off  The Grand Vitara mid-size SUV comes with mild hybrid and strong hybrid offerings. While the mild hybrid comes with manual and automatic transmissions, the strong hybrid comes with an e-CVT. Prices begin from Rs 10.76 lakh and go up to Rs 19.57 lakh.  4. Skoda Slavia  Up to Rs 2.25 lakh off The Skoda Slavia happens to be the mid-size sedan with the highest discount this Diwali. The Skoda sedan shares the same powertrains as the Virtus, Taigun and the Kushaq, and also comes in a sportier Monte Carlo edition. The Slavia is priced within the Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 17.69 lakh range.  3. Mahindra XUV400  Up to Rs 2.5 lakh off  The only electric vehicle on this list with a huge discount, the Mahindra XUV400, comes with a choice of either a 34.5kWh or a 39.5kWh battery pack with a claimed range of up to 375km and 456km, respectively. Prices for the Mahindra EV begin from Rs 15.49 lakh and go up to Rs 17.49 lakh. 2. Skoda Kushaq  Up to Rs 2.5 lakh off Skoda's mid-size SUV gets a massive discount this Diwali. It also shares the same powertrains as the Slavia, Taigun, and Virtus and also comes with a Monte Carlo edition of its own. Prices for the Kushaq begin from Rs 10.61 lakh and go up to Rs 18.43 lakh. 1. Mahindra Marazzo  Up to Rs 3 lakh off  Topping off the list is the Mahindra Marazzo powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged 4 cylinder diesel engine, producing 120hp and 300Nm torque. The Mahindra MPV is priced from Rs 14.05 lakh and goes up to Rs 16.37 lakh, and comes with 7 or 8 seater options.  Also Read: Biggest festive discounts on compact SUVs: up to Rs 1.6 lakh off on Kia Syros Best festive discounts on midsize SUVs: Up to Rs 2.5 lakh off on Skoda Kushaq

The Apache RTX debuts the new 300cc engine from TVS that was unveiled last year at Motosoul. It sits in a rather competitive segment, joining the likes of the KTM 250 Duke, Suzuki V-Strom SX and Yezdi Adventure. Here’s how the latest homegrown ADV stacks up on paper against its competition. TVS Apache RTX vs rivals: Engine and output The Apache RTX produces the most power Engine and outputTVS Apache RTXKTM 250 AdventureSuzuki V-Strom SXYezdi AdventureEngine299, single-cylinder, liquid/oil-cooled249cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled249cc, single cylinder, oil-cooled334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooledPower35hp at 9,000rpm31hp at 9,250rpm26.5hp at 9,300rpm29.6hp at 8,000rpmTorque28.5Nm at 7,000rpm25Nm at 7,250rpm22.2Nm at 7,300rpm29.6Nm at 5,750rpmGearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speedPower-to-weight ratio The TVS Apache RTX debuts the new RTX-D4 engine that was unveiled last year, lending it the RTX moniker. TVS’ latest engine is both liquid-cooled (for the head) and air/oil-cooled (for the crank cases). It produces the most peak power compared to its peers here, followed by the KTM 250 Adventure and the Yezdi Adventure. The V-Strom produces the least amount of power and torque, which could be due to its simpler oil-cooled engine. Despite the Yezdi having the largest engine, it still manages to squeeze out less power out of it; however, it does produce the most amount of torque. Just like the 250 Adventure that shares its engine with the 250 Duke, the Suzuki too is powered by a familiar engine, shared with the Gixxer. All 4 motorcycles come equipped with a slipper clutch. TVS Apache RTX vs rivals: Weight and dimensions The V-Strom SX is the lightest here Weight and dimensionsTVS Apache RTXKTM 250 AdventureSuzuki V-Strom SXYezdi AdventureSeat height835mm825mm835mm815mmKerb weight180kg176kg167kg187kg (dry)Ground clearance200mm228mm205mmNAFuel tank capacity12.5 litres14.5 liters12L15.5LWheelbase1430mmNA1440mm1465mm Both the RTX and the V-Strom feature similarly tall seat heights. In comparison, the Yezdi is the most accessible, while the KTM 250 Adventure strikes a balanced middle ground. However, what’s not inviting about the Yezdi is its kerb weight, which is significantly higher than its rivals. With a declared dry weight of 187kg, its kerb weight could exceed the 200kg mark, making it the heaviest in this comparison. On the other hand, the V-Strom is the lightest of the lot but also offers the smallest fuel tank capacity, followed by the RTX. TVS Apache RTX vs rivals: Suspension, tyres and brakes The Yezdi is the only one to feature a 21-inch front wheel Suspension, tyres and brakesTVS Apache RTXKTM 250 AdventureSuzuki V-Strom SXYezdi AdventureSuspension (F/R)USD fork / MonoshockUSD fork / MonoshockTelescopic fork / MonoshockTelescopic fork / MonoshockTyre/wheel sizes (F/R)110/80-19 / 150/70-1719-inch / 17-inch100/90-19 / 140/70-1790/90-21 / 130/80-17Brakes (F/R)320mm disc / 240mm disc320mm disc / 240mm discDisc / disc320mm disc / 240mm disc Two of the motorcycles here come equipped with USD forks and a monoshock setup. However, it’s the RTX that takes things a step further by offering adjustable suspension – though this feature is exclusive to the top-spec BTO variant. In contrast, the Suzuki and Yezdi rely on simpler telescopic forks. All the motorcycles, except the Yezdi, share a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear setup with alloy wheels. The Yezdi gets a 21-inch front wheel that should add to its off-roading prowess. Notably, the Yezdi also comes with the thinnest tyres of the group, while the RTX boasts the widest tyres at both ends. TVS Apache RTX vs rivals: Features The Apache RTX offers the most amount of features In typical TVS fashion, the RTX comes loaded with several segment-first features such as TPMS and adjustable suspension—although the latter is reserved for the top-spec BTO variant. It even gets traction control and cruise control as standard, right from the base variant. Moving up the variant ladder unlocks the 5-inch TFT display, shared with the RTR 310 and Ntorq 150. This screen supports Google Maps mirroring, and TVS claims the user interface has been specifically designed for the RTX. Additionally, the TFT is capable of smartphone connectivity, offering access to vehicle data, ride statistics, last parked location, and more. The RTX also features a ride-by-wire throttle system, enabling a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control and rider modes (Urban, Rain, Tour, Rally).   Following the RTX in terms of features is the KTM 250 Adventure, which gets the same TFT display as the 390 Adventure. However, it misses out on a few features compared to its elder sibling, such as traction control and cruise control, though it retains the ride-by-wire throttle with a bidirectional quickshifter.   The Suzuki V-Strom SX and Yezdi Adventure cover the essentials, offering an LCD dash with Bluetooth connectivity. The Yezdi goes a step further than the Suzuki by offering traction control and three ABS modes. All four motorcycles come equipped with LED headlights. TVS Apache RTX vs rivals: Price The KTM 250 Adventure is the most expensive proposition here PriceTVS Apache RTXKTM 250 AdventureSuzuki V-Strom SXYezdi AdventurePrice (ex-showroom)Rs 1.99 lakh - 2.24 lakh (introductory)Rs 2.40 lakhRs 1.98 lakhRs 1.98 lakh The Suzuki and Yezdi have a slightly lower starting price, but it’s the RTX that seems to offer the most value on paper. The RTX is available in three variants – Base, Top and BTO – priced at Rs 1.99 lakh, Rs 2.19 lakh and Rs 2.29 lakh, respectively. However, it is worth noting that these prices are introductory and they are slated to rise soon. The KTM 250 Adventure occupies the pricier end of the spectrum and is currently more expensive than the top-spec Apache RTX BTO variant. Also see:   2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 vs rivals: price and specification comparison  

TVS has launched the Apache RTX with introductory prices starting at Rs 1.99 lakh. The bike will be available in three variants – Base, Top and BTO – with prices going up to Rs 2.29 lakh. New RT-XD4 engine makes 36hp and 28.5Nm Gets riding modes, cruise control, switchable traction control as standard Features a 19/17-inch alloy wheel setup with dual-sport tyres TVS Apache RTX engine details New engine makes 36hp and 28.5Nm The TVS Apache RTX is powered by the all-new 299cc RT-XD4 engine, which was first unveiled at MotoSoul 2024. This engine produces 36hp at 9,000rpm and 28.5Nm of torque at 7,000rpm, making it the manufacturer’s second most powerful bike after the Apache RR 310. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and comes equipped with a bidirectional quickshifter. TVS also mentions that it has been tuned to deliver linear performance across the rev band with an emphasis on low-end torque. TVS Apache RTX hardware and features Gets switchable traction control, ride modes and cruise control The Apache RTX is positioned as an adventure tourer and not an outright off-roader. TVS made it clear during the launch event that this bike is designed primarily for tarmac use, with enough versatility to tackle light off-road riding.  The bike is built around an all-new steel trellis frame suspended by a 41mm USD fork and a monoshock at the rear. Suspension travel at both ends is 180mm, while ground clearance stands at 200mm. It rides on a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup, wrapped in tyres that TVS says have been specially designed for use on this bike. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at both ends, paired with dual-channel ABS. The RTX also gets a seat height of 835mm and a kerb weight of 180kg. In terms of features, the bike is impressively equipped. It offers four riding modes – Urban, Rain, Tour and Rally – that alter ABS and traction control intervention. Cruise control comes as standard across all variants. On the higher-spec variants, a 5-inch TFT display with dedicated switchgear provides access to key functions, and when connected via the TVS SmartXonnect app, it also enables Google Maps mirroring and other connected features. TVS has also partnered with Givi for a range of touring accessories, including panniers, top boxes and tank bags. Additionally, as part of its ongoing collaboration with Alpinestars, TVS will launch a new line of adventure riding gear, from dual-sport helmets to riding boots. TVS Apache RTX price and competition The TVS Apache RTX will be available in three variants The TVS Apache RTX will be available in three variants – Base, Top and BTO (Built To Order). The Base variant is priced at Rs 1.99 lakh and gets most of the aforementioned features, including the ride modes and cruise control. For Rs 2.14 lakh, the Top variant adds Class D headlamps with DRLs, the 5-inch TFT cluster and the bidirectional quickshifter. The range-topping BTO variant, at Rs 2.29 lakh, adds adjustable suspension and a TPMS. At these introductory prices, the base TVS Apache RTX is priced almost identically to the Suzuki V-Strom SX and Yezdi Adventure that cost Rs 1.98 lakh, and undercuts the KTM 250 Adventure, which is priced at Rs 2.40 lakh, by a fair margin. All prices are ex-showroom.

At its Investors Day presentation today, Hyundai announced that it will launch seven all-new nameplates among the 26 new products that it has lined up for India till 2030. The brand particularly highlighted two new models, an MPV and an SUV with off-road capabilities, both of which will mark Hyundai’s entry into completely new segments in our country. While details on these models are currently very scarce, here’s what we expect them to be. New Hyundai MPV: What to expect? Could be the Stargazer that’s sold in Indonesia Hyundai describes its upcoming MPV as a ‘family mover’, enabling ‘mobility for all’, suggesting that it could be positioned in the sub-Rs 20 lakh space for wide accessibility, perhaps as a potential rival to the likes of the Maruti Ertiga and Kia Carens. Hyundai hasn’t explored the MPV segment in India yet, but its global line-up has two models that fit the description of a ‘family mover’ – the Stargazer and Staria MPVs, the latter of which has even been showcased at the Auto Expo.  Of these, it’s the Stargazer that better fits India, as it was developed for similar emerging markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. It is about 4.4 metres long, packs a 1.5-litre petrol engine and is available in 6- and 7-seat configurations. These specifications also put it squarely against most other midsize MPVs in India. The Stargazer is a strong candidate for India to be positioned in the midsize MPV space. On the other hand, the Staria is a much larger and more premium MPV, offering seating for up to 11 passengers. Alternatively, Hyundai could also look at its own version of the Kia Carens Clavis MPV. With this, Hyundai will already have a ready platform but could use a completely different top hat, much like both brands do with the Creta and Seltos. New Hyundai SUV: What to expect? Expected to be a monocoque SUV with AWD Hyundai says its upcoming SUV will be ‘muscular’ with ‘off-road capabilities’, but even in its global line-up, there are currently no ladder-frame SUVs with a proper 4x4 drivetrain. So, a hardcore Thar Roxx or even a Fortuner rival is very unlikely. Therefore, it could be a new monocoque SUV with an all-wheel-drive system. One possibility is that Hyundai could look at the long-wheelbase version of the Tucson AWD that’s sold in China, perhaps with a completely different top hat for India. Conversely, if it is positioned at a more premium end of the market, it could be the Santa Fe AWD, sold in markets like North America and Europe. Hyundai has not shared a specific timeline for either of these models, though the first of these is expected to arrive as early as FY2027-FY2028 and the other by FY2030. Also See: Hyundai confirms 8 hybrid models for India by FY2030 Genesis India launch with locally assembled cars confirmed for 2027

At Hyundai’s Investor Day 2025, the Korean company confirmed that a new compact EV will go on sale in India in 2027. Likely to be based on the Inster, the all-electric compact SUV will be “designed, engineered and built in India for Indian customers”, confirmed Jose Munoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. New Hyundai compact EV to be based on E-GMP (K) platform Expected to be well-equipped to take on the Tata Punch EV Inster EV gets Standard Range and Long Range versions New Hyundai compact EV details Hyundai compact EV for India expected to be based on the Inster     As we had reported, Hyundai India was given a go-ahead by its Korean parent to challenge the Tata Punch EV earlier this year. Codenamed HE1i, this new sub-4-metre electric SUV will be underpinned by the company’s global and affordable E-GMP (K) platform, also used by the Hyundai Inster on sale abroad. This new model will be produced at the company’s Sriperumbudur factory in Tamil Nadu with localised batteries from Exide. Will come with two battery pack options – Standard Range and Long Range     Hyundai India has also confirmed that the new EV will be available with two battery options – Standard Range and Long Range; the Euro-spec Inster is available in those markets with 42kWh (Standard Range) and 49kWh (Long Range) options, with respective WLTP ranges of 300km and 355km. The Inster Standard Range has a 97hp, 147Nm motor, while the Long Range packs a 115hp, 147Nm motor. Level 2 ADAS suite confirmed     Other confirmed details about the new Hyundai compact EV include a Level 2 ADAS suite and an infotainment system that is capable of OTA (over-the-air) updates. In-car connectivity tech and other creature comforts typical of well-specced Hyundai cars are also expected. For reference, the Hyundai Inster features dual 10.25-inch displays for the instrument panel and touchscreen infotainment, an ADAS suite, auto climate control and a 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring.

<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">First look at Tesla's Beta FSD Shows Surprising Poise</span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">In this article, I'll describe the first look at Tesla's Full Self Driving software.</div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-22T11:52:38-04:00" title="Thursday, October 22, 2020 - 11:52AM" class="datetime">October 22, 2020 - 11:52AM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/fsd_2.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/fsd_2.webp?itok=qy7ibLSY 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/fsd_2.webp?itok=umbOxbXQ 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/fsd_2.webp?itok=_v15WJml 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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" width="800" height="450" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/fsd_2.jpg?itok=umbOxbXQ" alt="First Images Of Tesla's Full Self Driving Beta" title="First Images Of Tesla's Full Self Driving Beta" /> </picture> </a> </div> <p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-look-teslas-beta-fsd-shows-surprising-poise" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=First+look+at+Tesla%27s+Beta+FSD+Shows+Surprising+Poise -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-look-teslas-beta-fsd-shows-surprising-poise"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-look-teslas-beta-fsd-shows-surprising-poise&title=First+look+at+Tesla%27s+Beta+FSD+Shows+Surprising+Poise" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="7046767822" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As we reported earlier this morning, several videos have been shared by beta users of Tesla rewritten full self driving software and they are impressive!</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OdqLgZAtDRk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <p> The new features added are turning left and right on city streets and navigating roundabouts. Not only do we get enhanced function, but we also get a substantially different visualization on the screen. </p> <p>The user to show the new beta was Twitter user Brandonee916.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is absolutely incredible what is coming with the FSD BETA! <a href="https://twitter.com/Tesla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@Tesla</a> gave me the OK to post this on social media. One day soon we will be having self driving cars... so excited to be part of this movement! ❤️ This is part of the development UI and not final release..sneak peek! <a href="https://t.co/vSnkw1rFKa" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/vSnkw1rFKa</a></p> <p>— Brandonee916 (@brandonee916) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandonee916/status/1319106273871159296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 22, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <p> In this picture, the purple lines look like they are lines showing oncoming traffic lanes and red lines showing the side of the road. The green, blue and purple boxes show cars the car is tracking in addition to the car directly in front of Brandon's car. It will take some time for the meaning of all this new information to be found. </p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5St4fzlAJyw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <p> The next user to show the new video was Tesla Owners Silicon Valley </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@elonmusk</a> you mad man. You did it. Full self driving is here. Myself and <a href="https://twitter.com/tesla_raj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@tesla_raj</a> minds are blown. <a href="https://t.co/BZqiQjzl7g" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/BZqiQjzl7g</a></p> <p>— Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) <a href="https://twitter.com/teslaownersSV/status/1319137024171937792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 22, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <p> In this short video, you see Tesla Raj and the John of Tesla Owners Silicon Valley take their first right turn in a Tesla with the new software, They are shocked at the new visualization and are driving to Target. There are no lane lines, it navigates around parked cars, it puts the blinker on, it slows to make the turn, it hesitates to look for cars, and then made a perfect right turn and sped up to the speed limit. Mind-blowing to see this in a customer car, not some controlled demo! </p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0S_aa3-9Hw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <p> This same clip and so much more are in this 10-minute video you are sure to want to watch over and over again until you believe it is real. </p> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="3427694442" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /><br /><p>Now as we have come to expect, every time we get a major advance in the FSD software, Tesla announces a price increase. This time it is $2,000 rather than $1,000 and customers only have 4 days to lock in the old price. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now that Tesla FSD beta is out in limited release, FSD price (new or upgrade) will go up by ~$2k on Monday</p> <p>— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1319164198241341440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 22, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <p> Now as we have come to expect, every time we get a major advance in the FSD software, Tesla announces a price increase. This time it is $2,000 rather than $1,000 and customers only have 4 days to lock in the old price. If you needed a reason to get you off the fence, this is the reason! I have 4 Tesla cars reserved (for my family) and I want full self-driving on all of them. Watch the videos and see if you want to want to get in on the technology before the price goes up on Monday.</p> <p>Check out the following recent articles of mine.</p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/what-ill-be-watching-tomorrow-tesla-3q-earnings-call" target="_blank">What I'll be watching for tomorrow on the Tesla 3Q Earnings Call<br> </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-lowers-model-3-prices-norway-australia-new-zealand" target="_blank">Tesla Lowers Model 3 Prices in Norway, Australia &amp; New Zealand</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-pictures-refreshed-2021-tesla-model-3-surface" target="_blank">First Pictures of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Surface</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. Full disclosure, I'm a Tesla Shareholder.</p> <p>Reference: </p> <p>Videos by Twitter User Tesla Owner's Silicon Valley <a href="https://twitter.com/teslaownersSV" target="_blank">@teslaownersSV</a><br> Videos by Twitter User Brandonee916 <a href="https://twitter.com/brandonee916" target="_blank">@brandonee916</a><br> Videos by Youtube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0S_aa3-9Hw&amp;t=331s" target="_blank">Tesla Raj </a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/electric-vehicles" hreflang="en">Electric Vehicle News and Reviews</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1" hreflang="en">Automotive News</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-2 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla" hreflang="en">Tesla</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-car-models field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla-model-3" hreflang="en">Tesla Model 3</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla-model-s" hreflang="en">Tesla Model S</a></div> </div> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9860573439" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /><p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-look-teslas-beta-fsd-shows-surprising-poise" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=First+look+at+Tesla%27s+Beta+FSD+Shows+Surprising+Poise -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-look-teslas-beta-fsd-shows-surprising-poise"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-look-teslas-beta-fsd-shows-surprising-poise&title=First+look+at+Tesla%27s+Beta+FSD+Shows+Surprising+Poise" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><section class="field field--name-comment-node-content-news-arti field--type-comment field--label-above comment-wrapper"> </section>

<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">What I'll be watching for tomorrow on the Tesla 3Q Earnings Call</span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">In this article, I'll explain how to listen to Tesla's third-quarter earnings call and why you would want to, even if you aren't a shareholder. You will learn what to expect from the call and how to find out what questions will be asked. I'll also mention the type of news you shouldn't expect to hear on this call and why not. </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-20T08:19:13-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 8:19AM" class="datetime">October 20, 2020 - 8:19AM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/2019_sales_resized.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/2019_sales_resized.webp?itok=FxOAoQ2C 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/2019_sales_resized.webp?itok=IZUUmSS- 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/2019_sales_resized.webp?itok=xw7hdVpF 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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" width="800" height="450" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/2019_sales_resized.jpg?itok=IZUUmSS-" alt="Tesla Growth in 2019" title="Tesla Growth in 2019" /> </picture> </a> </div> <p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/what-ill-be-watching-tomorrow-tesla-3q-earnings-call" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=What+I%27ll+be+watching+for+tomorrow+on+the+Tesla+3Q+Earnings+Call -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/what-ill-be-watching-tomorrow-tesla-3q-earnings-call"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/what-ill-be-watching-tomorrow-tesla-3q-earnings-call&title=What+I%27ll+be+watching+for+tomorrow+on+the+Tesla+3Q+Earnings+Call" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="7046767822" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>The Basics of the Call</strong></p> <p>Let’s start with the basics, the call will be at 2:30 Pacific time on October 21. If you want to listen to the call live, go to <a href="https://ir.tesla.com/#tab-quarterly-disclosure" target="_blank">Tesla’s investor relations page and sign in to the webcast from here</a>. I recommend you read the quarterly shareholder letter that always comes out about an hour before the call. If you want to know what changed between the last letter and this one, read last <a href="https://tesla-cdn.thron.com/static/DK2EWG_TSLA_Update_Letter_2020-2Q_G6S6GG.pdf" target="_blank">quarter's shareholder letter</a> too. It's helpful to know that questions to expect and they survey a list of questions from both retail investors and institutional investors before this call. I've captured the questions most likely to be asked as pictures below.<br> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/retail_q.jpg?itok=JXRxx8KV" alt="Retail Tesla Questions from Say.com" width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"></p> <p><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/instituational_q.jpg?itok=G-0Kd3R_" alt="Institutional Tesla Questions from Say.com" width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"></p> <p><strong>Why Non-Shareholders would listen to the call</strong></p> <p>Any event that has Elon Musk speaking live has a decent chance of being entertaining to Tesla fans and haters alike. Elon has been more reserved and controlled in recent calls, but you have to potential to learn many things about the company from the call. Not only do you hear the commentary and the questions and answers, but you can also tell a lot about how the company is doing by the tone of the call. If they are business-like and rushed, it is a bad sign for the current state of the business. If Elon and the other speakers sound relaxed and happy, it is a sign that things are going well. There is always the potential for the type of commentary you will never hear on any other earnings call, like the time that Elon called a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2018/05/03/please-sell-our-stock-elon-musk-clashes-with-wall-street-during-epic-earnings-call/" target="_blank">wall street analyst's question boring and boneheaded</a>. People interested in either the car industry or the environmental movement should be interested in following Tesla because they are the leading company setting the direction and pace of change in both of those areas. </p> <p><strong>What I expect to hear</strong></p> <p>I expect Tesla to reiterate that demand is strong and their primary problem is they just can't make enough batteries, cars, energy storage systems, and solar panels to satisfy demand. I think that is partially true, but I also think products (even products as exciting as Tesla's, with their over the air updates) get stale over time, and as we found last week, <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-increases-range-model-s-3-x-and-y" target="_blank">Tesla updates their products to improve their competitiveness before they start to seem too dated</a>. </p> <p>You notice that there are a lot of questions on batteries. I expect to get some additional info on Tesla's batteries, but not a lot. They just had a well-planned battery day and they released all the info they are comfortable sharing at this time. I think most of the questions they didn't answer (like "when should expect a million-mile battery?") were either not answered for competitive reasons or because they don't want to stall the sales of their current products. </p> <p>Another area I expect a significant update on is solar panels, solar roofs, and energy storage. The part of Tesla's business gets a lot less press than their automotive business, but they have mentioned many times that they expect it to be as large or larger than their automotive business over time. </p> <p>Of course, you will hear a lot of boring financial details about margins, sales, and line items in the income statement that you don't care about if you just care about the company's products. An item that is always controversial is the dollar amount of regulatory credits Tesla gets from its competitors. Many countries or regions have emissions standards and many of them (especially Europe) allow companies to sell credits if they sell more electric cars and less gas and diesel cars than required (since Tesla doesn't sell any gas or diesel cars, they always have credits to sell). </p> <p><strong>What I'd love to hear, but don't expect</strong></p> <p>I'd love to hear when Tesla plans to lower prices or update features in their cars, but Tesla has learned that if they talk about changes in their product that are coming soon, that could cause owners to delay their purchases until the cool new feature comes out. The exception to that is software features since those can just be downloaded to existing cars. I expect Elon to promote Tesla's progress on full self-driving and to encourage people to buy the feature now before it is complete because they will keep raising the prices as they release new features. </p> <p>Another item I'd love to hear about is whether they are looking in China or outside of China to build their next factory in Asia. I think they have already picked the location and are finalizing the negotiations. They may say they are looking for a location, but they don't want to say they have selected the location because they want to give the government they are negotiating with the impression that if they don't offer Tesla a great package of incentives, that Tesla is ready to build their next gigafactory somewhere else. </p> <p>Tesla will release some precise volumes and costs in the shareholder letter before the call, but they usually won't give any greater detail in the call, just an explanation of the detail in the letter. So questions such as "what is the cost to make a battery?" are unlikely to get a direct answer due to Tesla not wanting competitors to know how advanced their technology is or isn't. </p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p> <p>Whether you listen to the call live or wait for us at TorqueNews to summarize the highlights for you, tomorrow's announcement and the call should be both exciting and informative to both Tesla's fans and detractors. </p> <p>Check out the following recent articles of mine.</p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-lowers-model-3-prices-norway-australia-new-zealand" target="_blank">Tesla Lowers Model 3 Prices in Norway, Australia &amp; New Zealand</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-pictures-refreshed-2021-tesla-model-3-surface" target="_blank">First Pictures of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Surface</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3-owner-walks-away-high-speed-head-crash-minor-injuries" target="_blank">Tesla Model 3 Owner Walks Away From High-Speed Head-On Crash With Minor Injuries<br> </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. 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<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Tesla Lowers Model 3 Prices in Norway, Australia &amp; New Zealand </span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">In this article, I'll explain which prices changed in Norway, Australia &amp; New Zealand. I'll go into some of the reasons why Telsa might be changing prices in those markets.</div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-17T12:50:16-04:00" title="Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 12:50PM" class="datetime">October 17, 2020 - 12:50PM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.webp?itok=3-DkuV78 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.webp?itok=ScWgwWkT 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.webp?itok=yebuP5pF 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. (min-width:1200px) 800px, 700vw. " width="800" height="450"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg?itok=3-DkuV78 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg?itok=ScWgwWkT 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg?itok=yebuP5pF 1200w" type="image/jpeg" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. (min-width:1200px) 800px, 700vw. " width="800" height="450"/> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg?itok=3-DkuV78 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg?itok=ScWgwWkT 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg?itok=yebuP5pF 1200w" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. (min-width:1200px) 800px, 700vw. " width="800" height="450" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg?itok=ScWgwWkT" alt="Tesla Design Studio Model 3 Australia" title="Tesla Design Studio Model 3 Australia" /> </picture> </a> </div> <p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-lowers-model-3-prices-norway-australia-new-zealand" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Tesla+Lowers+Model+3+Prices+in+Norway%2C+Australia+%26+New+Zealand++ -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-lowers-model-3-prices-norway-australia-new-zealand"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-lowers-model-3-prices-norway-australia-new-zealand&title=Tesla+Lowers+Model+3+Prices+in+Norway%2C+Australia+%26+New+Zealand++" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="7046767822" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Tesla has updated the range of most of their lineup and added some significant features to Model 3 line in many markets as we reported <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-model-3-refresh-goes-live-353-miles-increased-epa-range" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-increases-range-model-s-3-x-and-y" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>The range increase was because of new software in all the models and in addition, the Model 3 got the <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2020/08/03/teslas-octovalve-enabled-a-staggering-10-increase-in-range-for-the-model-y/" target="_blank">Octovalve based heat pump that is reported to help increase the range of the Tesla Model Y a staggering 10%</a>!</p> <p>These updates have been rolled out to all the countries that import their Tesla Model 3's from Tesla's Fremont factory in California. Interestingly, this means either the rumor than <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-plans-ship-cars-made-china-asian-and-europe-end-2020" target="_blank">Tesla plans to ship cars from China to Asia and Europe</a> is false or more likely that the Shanghai plan will convert to the refreshed model 3 first for export and later for domestic consumption. </p> <p><strong>Australian &amp; New Zealand Price Updates</strong><br> The Australian market has <a href="https://www.caradvice.com.au/866630/electric-car-subsidies-how-australia-compares-to-the-rest-of-the-world/" target="_blank">almost no government incentives</a> for EV's, so Tesla must offer a great value on its own merits. New Zealand <a href="https://thedriven.io/2019/07/09/new-zealand-to-make-electric-vehicles-cheaper-with-fee-on-high-polluters/" target="_blank">on the other hand has moderate incentives for electric cars.</a> </p> <p>It doesn't appear these price changes are related to exchange rate differences, since those 2 currencies have been seen little change in their relation to the US dollar in the last few months. In fact, the Chinese Yuan has appreciated about 6% in the last month, so if these cars are coming from China instead of the US, that would cause them to have a price increase, just purely looking at exchange rates. Clearly, the savings in shipping costs, the lowered depreciation expense (since the Shanghai factory was far cheaper to build) and the lower labor costs available in China outweigh increased costs of the strengthening of Chinese currency for Tesla.</p> <p>The Standard Range Model 3 dropped $7,000 or 9% fo $66,900 in Australia and $5,000 or 6% to $74,900 in New Zealand. This makes the Tesla Model 3 a much better buy, especially considering that many would value the new feature as worth about $5,000 for power liftgate, upgraded exterior/interior, and increased range. An Australian Dollar is worth 71 cents and a New Zealand Dollar is 66 cents on October 17th. </p> <p>The Long Range AWD Model 3 dropped $6,000 or 7% to $81,900 in Australia and $5,000 or 5% to $92,900 in New Zealand. The Performance Model 3 dropped $5,000 or 5% to $90,900 in Australia and $5,000 or 5% to $101,900 in New Zealand. </p> <p><br></p> <p><img src="/sites/default/files/norway_new_price_model_3_1200.jpg" width="700" height="394" alt="Tesla Design Studio Model 3 Norway" loading="lazy"><br> <br><br> <strong>Norway Price Updates</strong></p> <p>The Norway market couldn’t be more different from the Australian and New Zealand market for electric vehicles in terms of incentives. This is highlighted<a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2020/01/28/the-incentives-stimulating-norways-electric-vehicle-success/" target="_blank"> in this article that explains the broad ranging support</a>. </p> <blockquote><p>No annual road tax<br> Maximum 50% of the total amount on ferry fares for electric vehicles<br> Parking fee for EVs implemented locally but with an upper limit of a maximum 50% of the full price<br> Access to bus lanes<br> Company car tax reduction reduced to 40%<br> No purchase/import taxes<br> Exemption from 25% VAT on purchase.</p></blockquote> <p>This has caused over half the buyers of new cars in Norway to pick electric cars, but this also means that all the manufacturers send their best EVs to Norway. Tesla has enjoyed great sales in Norway for years, but now is being outsold by the Audi e-tron, Volkswagen e-Golf, Hynundai Kona EV and the Nissan Leaf so far this year. The VW ID.3 is now being sold in large volumes and will be a top seller barring any unforseen issues. </p> <p>Tesla has expanded their delivery resources to deliver a lot of cars in Norway and there will likely be a big increase is sales in the country in 2021 when the Model Y from Berlin is made available. Tesla is likely to give up a little profit on its cars now to continue to expand its operations in the country as it prepares for a large increase in sales next year as the Model Y will be in the very popular crossover category and should be <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/model-y-pricing-europe-analyzing-why-it-could-be-less-you-think" target="_blank">very aggressively priced due to the lower costs expected to be enabled by the Berlin Gigafactory</a>.</p> <p>The Standard Range Model 3 dropped 31,000 kroner or 7% to 420,900 kroner. A Norwegian kroner is worth 11 cents on October 17th. The Long Range AWD Model 3 dropped 35,000 kroner or 7% to 449,900 kroner. The Performance Model 3 dropped 40,000 kroner or 7% to 499,900 kroner. </p> <p>Check out the following recent articles of mine.</p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-pictures-refreshed-2021-tesla-model-3-surface" target="_blank">First Pictures of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Surface</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3-owner-walks-away-high-speed-head-crash-minor-injuries" target="_blank">Tesla Model 3 Owner Walks Away From High-Speed Head-On Crash With Minor Injuries<br> </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. 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<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Tesla Model 3 Owner Walks Away From High-Speed Head-On Crash With Minor Injuries</span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">In this article, I'll describe what I know about the accident and how the Tesla Model 3 helped prevent injuries to the driver of the car in this tragic accident. </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-14T06:43:52-04:00" title="Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 6:43AM" class="datetime">October 14, 2020 - 6:43AM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/tesla_model_3_ohio_crash_1200.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/tesla_model_3_ohio_crash_1200.webp?itok=sI7JPWcT 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/tesla_model_3_ohio_crash_1200.webp?itok=l5vlgNPc 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/tesla_model_3_ohio_crash_1200.webp?itok=ceKKtkRY 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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" width="800" height="450" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/tesla_model_3_ohio_crash_1200.jpg?itok=l5vlgNPc" alt="Tesla Model 3 after High Speed Crash" title="Tesla Model 3 after High Speed Crash" /> </picture> </a> </div> <p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3-owner-walks-away-high-speed-head-crash-minor-injuries" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Tesla+Model+3+Owner+Walks+Away+From+High-Speed+Head-On+Crash+With+Minor+Injuries -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3-owner-walks-away-high-speed-head-crash-minor-injuries"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3-owner-walks-away-high-speed-head-crash-minor-injuries&title=Tesla+Model+3+Owner+Walks+Away+From+High-Speed+Head-On+Crash+With+Minor+Injuries" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="7046767822" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>I heard about this tragic accident after Elon Musk replied to this tweet by the Tesla Columbus Ohio Owners giving a few details about the accident. This accident prompted me to write <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3s-incredible-crash-safety-results" target="_blank">this article yesterday on the Model 3 Crash Safety</a>.<br> <br></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/JenDunlap_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@JenDunlap_</a> walked away with minimal injuries (sprained ankle, broken rip) and her friend is still in the hospital being monitored but things are looking positive. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dontdrinkanddrive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">#dontdrinkanddrive</a></p> <p>— Tesla Columbus Ohio Owners (@OhioTesla) <a href="https://twitter.com/OhioTesla/status/1315488535156269056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 12, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p><br><br> The drunk driver was heading north in a southbound lane on highway 19 in Braxton County (sutton) west Virginia. Jen's passenger was in the backseat rather than the passenger seat. Accident was at 12:05am. The drunk drivers truck rolled and he went straight to jail. Jen and her passenger were taken to Braxton County hospital. Jen was released the same night, while her passenger was released yesterday.<br> <br><br> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/other_car_1200.jpg?itok=RekMdGpt" alt="Truck of Drunk Driver Flipped" width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"><br> <br><br> <strong>Conclusion</strong><br> <br><br> I've been in a couple of accidents in a compact car with a larger vehicle or a truck and I've always noticed the compact vehicle takes most of the damage in those accidents and the trucks have less damage. This isn't always good for the drivers of the trucks, since they don't always have well-designed crumple zones to absorb as much energy as possible. When you are going fast and have to stop in very little time, the more energy the car can absorb the less energy your body has to absorb and the less damage the accident will do to your body. As we discussed in my article yesterday, Tesla designs its vehicles to have large zones that can absorb high-speed impacts and very rigid passenger compartments to protect the passengers of its vehicles. The large and rigid battery pack at the floor of the vehicle adds to the vehicle's safety.<br> <br><br> Reference: <a href="https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/tesla/model-3-4-door-sedan/2020" target="_blank">IIHS 2020 Top Safety Pick + Tesla Model 3</a><br> <br><br> <a href="https://www.tesla.com/blog/model-3-lowest-probability-injury-any-vehicle-ever-tested-nhtsa" target="_blank">Model 3 achieves the lowest probability of injury of any vehicle ever tested by NHTSA</a><br> <br><br> <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. Full disclosure, I'm a Tesla Shareholder.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out the following recent articles on Tesla!</p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-pictures-refreshed-2021-tesla-model-3-surface" target="_blank">First Pictures of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Surface</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/1083/teslas-model-y-now-outselling-every-crossover-model-these-major-brands" target="_blank">Tesla's Model Y Is Now Outselling Every Crossover Model At These Major Brands</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/electric-vehicles" hreflang="en">Electric Vehicle News and Reviews</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1" hreflang="en">Automotive News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news-opinion" hreflang="en">News Opinion</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-2 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla" hreflang="en">Tesla</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-car-models field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla-model-3" hreflang="en">Tesla Model 3</a></div> </div> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9860573439" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /><p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3-owner-walks-away-high-speed-head-crash-minor-injuries" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Tesla+Model+3+Owner+Walks+Away+From+High-Speed+Head-On+Crash+With+Minor+Injuries -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3-owner-walks-away-high-speed-head-crash-minor-injuries"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3-owner-walks-away-high-speed-head-crash-minor-injuries&title=Tesla+Model+3+Owner+Walks+Away+From+High-Speed+Head-On+Crash+With+Minor+Injuries" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><section class="field field--name-comment-node-content-news-arti field--type-comment field--label-above comment-wrapper"> </section>

<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Tesla Model 3's Incredible Crash Safety Results</span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">In this article, I'll show and explain why electric cars and Tesla cars in particular have such high safety ratings. </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-13T09:08:12-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 9:08AM" class="datetime">October 13, 2020 - 9:08AM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/tesla_moderate_crash_iihs_1200c.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/tesla_moderate_crash_iihs_1200c.webp?itok=vWhJ37FD 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/tesla_moderate_crash_iihs_1200c.webp?itok=czfM-wk7 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/tesla_moderate_crash_iihs_1200c.webp?itok=D1Q1Fuk4 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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" width="800" height="450" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/tesla_moderate_crash_iihs_1200c.jpg?itok=czfM-wk7" alt="Tesla Model 3 40 MPH Moderate Overlap" title="Tesla Model 3 40 MPH Moderate Overlap" /> </picture> </a> </div> <p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3s-incredible-crash-safety-results" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Tesla+Model+3%27s+Incredible+Crash+Safety+Results -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3s-incredible-crash-safety-results"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-model-3s-incredible-crash-safety-results&title=Tesla+Model+3%27s+Incredible+Crash+Safety+Results" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="7046767822" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>We talk a lot about Tesla's technology, but we haven't really focused on their safety. In my experience, vehicle safety is a major reason to buy a car at certain points in life. When a family has kids, the family, even if they were big risk takers a few years earlier, tends to get very concerned with safety. The family starts to realize they have given up so much of their time and wealth to have kids, they want to do everything in their power to protect them from harm. Sometimes this goes too far and overprotective parents hurt their children by not letting them take reasonable risks and learn from them. But I digress. Another event that changes a family's perspective is when their teenage child first starts driving. Parents buy them a safe car so that if they make a mistake and crash, their chance of injury is reduced. </p> <p><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/tesla_top_safety_1200.jpg?itok=l8nTTomz" alt="Tesla vehicles have the lowest risk of injury" width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"></p> <p>One of Tesla's first crash tests was with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about 2 years ago. Not only did they receive a 5 star rating, when you dug into the details of the report, but the car also had the lowest probability of injury of any car the agency had EVER tested. NHTSA has been testing cars using its current test since 2011. How did Tesla achieve such a market-leading feat? My opinion is they look at safety in a different way. Other companies design their cars for a given market and design them to "pass" the required safety tests. Have you ever heard the old joke about engineers? “Any idiot can build a bridge that stands, but it takes an engineer to build a bridge that barely stands." It seems most manufacturers use their engineering talent to make their cars "safe enough". Tesla of course has to be concerned about cost and weight, but the company strives to make its cars safer than any other vehicle, not just safe enough to pass the tests. </p> <p>Tesla put it this way in the blog post that announced the results of their historic NHTSA test result. </p> <blockquote><p>Model 3 benefits from its all-electric architecture and powertrain design, which consists of a strong, rigid passenger compartment, fortified battery pack, and overall low center of gravity. These safety fundamentals help to prevent intrusion into the cabin and battery modules, reduce rollover risk, and distribute crash forces systematically away from the cabin – all while providing the foundation for our superior front crumple zone that is optimized to absorb energy and crush more efficiently. </p></blockquote> <iframe title="vimeo-player" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/291143444" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p> When you watch the video above, it becomes obvious why electric cars without a front engine are safer than gas and diesel cars with a large engine. They simply have more space to absorb the impact. This has a dramatic effect in higher speed head on crashes. When I was growing up, it was common for people to get severe injuries or even die in crashes that were only 25 or 30 mph. Look at the picture below of a 1996 Chevy Astro Minivan. Now it is common to survive crashes at 40 MPH and even faster.</p> <p><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/1996_astro_moderate_40mph_1200.jpg?itok=Jg7O01Tw" alt="1996 Chevy Astro Crash Test" width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"></p> <p>Compare that to the image below of the Tesla Model 3 crashed at the same speed. </p> <p><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/tesla_moderate_crash_iihs_side_view_1200.jpg?itok=2QSx_AKf" alt="2019 Tesla Model 3 Crash Test 40 MPH" width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"></p> <p>The difference is startling. In the first image, not only has the engine been pushed back into the passenger compartment no doubt causing severe injuries to the driver and front passenger, but you can see the center of the car has been compressed, likely causing injuries to other passengers in the vehicle. </p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong><br> Tesla does a lot of things to make their cars safe. I haven't even touched on their active safety measures whose goal is to avoid a crash and minimize injuries to passengers and pedestrians. Tesla has shown a consistent interest in raising the bar in auto safety. This hasn't been highlighted as a major selling feature so far as the cars have been bought by a combination of environmentally concerned customers and performance oriented enthusiasts. As Tesla looks to move into the mainstream family car market over the next few years and sell millions of cars a year, they will need to highlight some of their safety advantages to grow their market share.<br> <br><br> Reference: <a href="https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/tesla/model-3-4-door-sedan/2020" target="_blank">IIHS 2020 Top Safety Pick + Tesla Model 3</a><br> <br><br> <a href="https://www.tesla.com/blog/model-3-lowest-probability-injury-any-vehicle-ever-tested-nhtsa" target="_blank">Model 3 achieves the lowest probability of injury of any vehicle ever tested by NHTSA</a><br> <br><br> <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. 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The Teslas have among the highest fatality rates of all cars. If you want to know the true safety of a vehicle look at the fatality rate, not a test used for new model predictions.</p> </div> <nav><drupal-render-placeholder callback="comment.lazy_builders:renderLinks" arguments="0=113354&amp;1=default&amp;2=und&amp;3=" token="8nkxXVGJDOgqkMWl0qdBaWm3tfWoaz_VkQEsSTuySdk"></drupal-render-placeholder></nav> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article role="article" data-comment-user-id="0" id="comment-113355" class="comment js-comment by-anonymous clearfix"> <span class="hidden" data-comment-timestamp="1634217579"></span> <div class="row"> <div class="comment-author-picture col-sm-3 col-md-2"> </div> <div class="comment-content col-sm-9 col-md-10"> <div class="comment__content"> <h3 class="comment_title"><a href="/comment/113355/edit#comment-113355" class="permalink" rel="bookmark" hreflang="und">It is a shame that crash test</a></h3> <div class="comment__meta"> <span class="comment-author-name"><i class="fa fa-user"></i> <span>David radzieta (not verified)</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span class="comment-created"><i class="fa fa-clock-o"></i> October 14, 2021 - 9:19AM</span> <p class="comment__permalink"><a href="/comment/113355/edit#comment-113355" hreflang="und">Permalink</a></p> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-comment-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>It is a shame that crash test do not accurately portray a vehicles actual safety. 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<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Updated: First Pictures of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Surface</span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">This article is the visual confirmation of our earlier reporting that the Tesla Model 3 is getting a mild refresh in the US. </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-09T20:18:00-04:00" title="Friday, October 9, 2020 - 8:18PM" class="datetime">October 9, 2020 - 8:18PM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/interior_m3_1200.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/interior_m3_1200.webp?itok=nVCbtf7t 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/interior_m3_1200.webp?itok=PZ3W0un- 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/interior_m3_1200.webp?itok=aaLb6m1E 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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" width="800" height="450" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/interior_m3_1200.jpg?itok=PZ3W0un-" alt="Center Console of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range from @jstesla" title="Center Console of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range from @jstesla" /> </picture> </a> </div> <p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-pictures-refreshed-2021-tesla-model-3-surface" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Updated%3A+First+Pictures+of+Refreshed+2021+Tesla+Model+3+Surface -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-pictures-refreshed-2021-tesla-model-3-surface"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/first-pictures-refreshed-2021-tesla-model-3-surface&title=Updated%3A+First+Pictures+of+Refreshed+2021+Tesla+Model+3+Surface" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="7046767822" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m shaking. I found the new Model 3s <a href="https://t.co/KLK9RmNe3j" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/KLK9RmNe3j</a></p> <p>— Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/WholeMarsBlog/status/1314436492920410112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 9, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Popular Twitter user @WholeMarsBlog was running around last night by the factory and stumbled upon the refreshed Tesla Model 3’s on a transport truck on a public street by the factory. He didn’t even have to trespass to get these shots of the new car. He reported that since he was driving a Model 3 himself, he blended right in. In <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/refreshed-tesla-model-3-starts-roll-line-fremont-california-electrek" target="_blank">the earlier article</a>, we said Tesla’s don’t have model years. Technically, all cars have to have a model year and these are 2021 models. What Tinsae meant is that Tesla doesn’t just save up all their changes for a new model year, they roll them out as they are ready. That doesn’t mean that a few updates don’t come together like we are seeing now. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">hella Teslas <a href="https://t.co/tSnNpvOVSd" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/tSnNpvOVSd</a></p> <p>— Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/WholeMarsBlog/status/1314458032596688896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 9, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>He found these cars by noticing a truckload of Teslas Model 3's looked a little different (black trim versus chrome) and he turned around and followed the truck. The most interesting picture of the bunch to me is the one of the interior. It's hard to see how the new center console will work, but I love the new matte finish and the contrasting white stitching. The old high gloss black was critized by most reviewers and I can verify it shows fingerprints. Many people install a sticker to cover the glossy black. The black vegan leather is a little bland, so the white stitching dresses up the car nicely. Likewise, the chrome outside is standard issue with most cars, but since the Model 3 is something special, why shouldn't it have chrome delete from the factory? This update will make it either harder to tell a 3 from a Y, since they will both have chrome delete. From a distance, it will be tough to tell them apart unless you have vision. </p> <p><br><br> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/m3_bar_code_1200.jpg?itok=fjHAvXDx" alt="Barcode of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range " width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"><br> <br><br> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/m3_quarter_1200.jpg?itok=uBRAE_xn" alt="Rear Quarter of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Showing Chrome Delete" width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"><br> <br></p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong><br> Within a week or two, we should have the first delivery of a refreshed Model 3. We might even get a press release explaining the new updates, but don't bet on it. Tesla operates differently than any other automaker and doesn't always announce its updates. They leave it to journalists and fans to promote their cars.<br> <br><br> A few hours after I published this article, a new leak appeared to give a much better view of the interior.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">⚡️ NEW MODEL 3 CENTER CONSOLE ⚡️ <a href="https://t.co/0vsAlgfXkt" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/0vsAlgfXkt</a></p> <p>— @jstesla (@jstesla) <a href="https://twitter.com/jstesla/status/1314739304770412545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 10, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>I wasn't able to find out more about how this member of Tesla Owners East Bay Club obtained the picture he posted to twitter. </p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/refreshed-tesla-model-3-starts-roll-line-fremont-california-electrek" target="_blank">Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Starts To Roll Off The Line in Fremont California - Electrek<br> </a><br> <br><br> <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. 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<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Nissan Follows Tesla In Announcing Partial Driving Automation Standard On Every Car </span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">I this article I'll explain Nissan's announcement and what it means to consumers and the rest of the industry.</div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-08T12:01:36-04:00" title="Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 12:01PM" class="datetime">October 8, 2020 - 12:01PM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/nissan_leaf_interior_1200.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/nissan_leaf_interior_1200.webp?itok=fG4KH4V7 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/nissan_leaf_interior_1200.webp?itok=YQeD1agp 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/nissan_leaf_interior_1200.webp?itok=rDAEDis8 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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" width="800" height="450" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/nissan_leaf_interior_1200.jpg?itok=YQeD1agp" alt="Nissan Follows Tesla Driving Automation Across Lineup" title="Nissan Follows Tesla Driving Automation Across Lineup" /> </picture> </a> </div> <p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/nissan-follows-tesla-announcing-partial-driving-automation-standard-every-car" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Nissan+Follows+Tesla+In+Announcing+Partial+Driving+Automation+Standard+On+Every+Car+ -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/nissan-follows-tesla-announcing-partial-driving-automation-standard-every-car"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/nissan-follows-tesla-announcing-partial-driving-automation-standard-every-car&title=Nissan+Follows+Tesla+In+Announcing+Partial+Driving+Automation+Standard+On+Every+Car+" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="7046767822" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Today Nikkei Asia reported that Nissan will equip all future vehicles with basic automated driving functions. I think they are the first major automaker (unless you consider Tesla to be a major automaker, which is debatable) to announce not only is driving assistance available on all future cars, but that it is a standard feature, not an extra cost option. They did say this would not be the case in countries and regions without the necessary highway infrastructure (which might just mean painted lines on the road, I don't think it is anything hitech like 5g communications). </p> <p>The auto industry has had cruise control as long as I can remember. First as an option to not just give you a constant throttle, but adjust it as you go up and down hills to keep a constant speed. Next, adaptive cruise control uses radar to adjust the speed so if the car in front of you is going slower than you, it slows you down to their speed. This "level 1" autonomy (which is called Pro Pilot 1.0 by Nissan) is what Nissan will include as standard equipment on their less expensive models. </p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HNvLLifrEqA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p> <br><br> Pro Pilot 2.0 will be standard on the <a href="https://youtu.be/2SbaCB-4nd8" target="_blank">new Nissan Ariya</a> and other higher priced cars. Pro Pilot 2.0, developed with the help of Intel subsidiary Mobileye. Mobileye developed Telsa's first generation autopilot until <a href="https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/emerging-technologies/article/21976810/mobileye-parts-ways-with-tesla" target="_blank">Tesla decided to go their own way in 2016</a>. Mobileye technology is used in more than 40 million cars of 313 models of cars from 27 OEM partners. This adds lane keeping and lane change assistance to the adaptive speed control of Pro Pilot 1.0. This is roughly comparable to the level of driver assistance availabe on every on every Tesla sold since 2016 at extra cost and made a standard feature in every <a href="https://www.tesla.com/support/autopilot#:~:text=All%20new%20Tesla%20cars%20come,be%20added%20to%20your%20car." target="_blank">Tesla since April 2019</a>. Tesla also includes the hardware for full self driving in every car built after October 2016, but charges a fee of $8,000 to enable the unfinished software. Tesla plans to continue to increase the price as the software gains more capability over time. </p> <p><br><br> <strong>Conclusion</strong></p> <p>I think Tesla was the first to see that driver assistance could be a major differentiating feature of their cars and Nissan is the first major OEM to follow their lead by announcing they will provide features to every new car introduced. There are some significant catches in that they aren't adding this to existing models, but to the new models as they are refreshed or introduced. The decision to only offer steering assistance on higher priced vehicles is another significant limitation. The lack of any over the air software updates means your car won't get any better with time unless they provide an update through their dealer network. Nissan also makes no claim that a car you buy today will be able to drive itself at some point in the future as Tesla does. Even with these limitations, I think the rest of the industry will notice and feel pressured to respond.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Nissan-to-offer-partial-driving-automation-standard-on-new-cars" target="_blank">Nissan to offer partial driving automation standard on new cars</a><br> <br><br> <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. Full disclosure, I'm a Tesla Shareholder.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out the following recent articles on Tesla!</p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/norway-tesla-sales-results-show-market-hungry-more-model-3-cars" target="_blank">Norway Tesla Sales Results Show A Market Hungry For More Model 3 Cars</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/elon-musk-suggests-tesla-model-y-gigaberlin-might-have-474-mile-range" target="_blank">Elon Musk Suggests Tesla Model Y From GigaBerlin Might Have 474 Mile Range</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/electric-vehicles" hreflang="en">Electric Vehicle News and Reviews</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1" hreflang="en">Automotive News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news-opinion" hreflang="en">News Opinion</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/torquenews-hot-topics" hreflang="en">TorqueNews Hot Topics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-2 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/nissan" hreflang="en">Nissan</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla" hreflang="en">Tesla</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-car-models field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/nissan-frontier" hreflang="en">Nissan Frontier</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/nissan-leaf" hreflang="en">Nissan Leaf News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla-model-3" hreflang="en">Tesla Model 3</a></div> </div> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9860573439" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /><p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/nissan-follows-tesla-announcing-partial-driving-automation-standard-every-car" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Nissan+Follows+Tesla+In+Announcing+Partial+Driving+Automation+Standard+On+Every+Car+ -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/nissan-follows-tesla-announcing-partial-driving-automation-standard-every-car"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/nissan-follows-tesla-announcing-partial-driving-automation-standard-every-car&title=Nissan+Follows+Tesla+In+Announcing+Partial+Driving+Automation+Standard+On+Every+Car+" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><section class="field field--name-comment-node-content-news-arti field--type-comment field--label-above comment-wrapper"> </section>

<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Norway Tesla Sales Results Show A Market Hungry For More Model 3 Cars</span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">When the sales results for Norway (the world's leading EV market by adoption percentage) came out, Tesla detractors saw Tesla's 5th place sales a sign of weakness, is there something else going on?</div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-07T01:19:24-04:00" title="Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 1:19AM" class="datetime">October 7, 2020 - 1:19AM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/model_3_winter_1200_comp.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/model_3_winter_1200_comp.webp?itok=sxel8Ao1 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/model_3_winter_1200_comp.webp?itok=Kv8I48RU 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/model_3_winter_1200_comp.webp?itok=QuHwjSWZ 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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Audi e-Tron<br><br>2. VW Golf<br><br>3. Nissan Leaf<br><br>4. Hyundai Kona<br><br>5. Tesla Model 3<br><br>6. MG ZS<br><br>7. VW ID.3<br><br>8. BMW i3<br><br>9. Polestar 2<br><br>10. Kia Niro <a href="https://t.co/WenjFdnF7S" target="_blank">https://t.co/WenjFdnF7S</a> <a href="https://t.co/UePp4m2xtW" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/UePp4m2xtW</a></p> <p>— JPR007 (@jpr007) <a href="https://twitter.com/jpr007/status/1312763109354864640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 4, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> <strong>Background</strong></p> <p>Tesla's Norway <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/01/breaking-tesla-takes-31-of-norways-total-passenger-auto-sales-in-march/" target="_blank">Model 3 sales peaked in March 2019 at an incredible 31% of the market with around 5,700 vehicles</a>. That level of dominance wasn't sustainable. There was a lot of people in Norway that had ordered a Tesla Model 3 the same day I did, March 31, 2016. Tesla had a soft quarter in the US since the tax credit had just been cut in half and the first quarter is always seasonably slow. Tesla took advantage of their production capacity to send some cars to the Norway market that had been waiting almost 3 years for the Model 3. At that time, their other choices were that you could have an affordable EV like a Nissan Leaf with a lower range, performance and feature set. Or you could pay about twice the money for a Tesla Model X or S. What about gas and diesel cars you might ask. Well, gas is over <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/221368/gas-prices-around-the-world/#:~:text=At%207.32%20U.S.%20dollars%20per,region%20where%20oil%20is%20abundant." target="_blank">$7 a gallon in Norway due to high taxes that discourage the purchase and use of gas cars</a>. Electricity on the <a href="https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/Norway/electricity_prices/#:~:text=Norway%2C%20March%202020%3A%20The%20price,of%20power%2C%20distribution%20and%20taxes." target="_blank">other hand is very reasonable at about 9 cents a kWH</a>. This means comparing a Model 3 to a gas car that gets 25 mpg, the gas car would cost about $28 to drive a 100 miles (use 4 gallons at $7 a gallon). The Model 3 would use about 25 kWh at 9 cents a kWh or about $2.25 in gas or over 90% savings in fuel. You can see why EV's have such a great adoption in Norway! </p> <p><strong>Current Situation</strong></p> <p>The reason Tesla's sales are not leading the market are 2 fold. </p> <ol> <li>The competition is stronger. The VW ID.3, Polestar 2, MG Mini EV, Audi E-tron, Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro were not widely available in March 2019.</li> <li>The Tesla was caught by surprise by the COVID 19 shutdown of their factory in California. By the time the factory reopened, it was too late to ship cars to Europe for the second quarter. Had Tesla put cars on a boat to go to Europe, they would have missed out on recognizing those sales in the second quarter and not been profitable. So Norway and the rest of Europe had few Tesla's to sell in the second quarter.</li> </ol> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remember that these people selling these Model 3s, paid less than this when it was new! <br><br>There is no reason for this, unless Norway is getting a lot less Model 3s than they need AND that Tesla keep the price high to milk the market, while filling up orders in other markets.</p> <p>— Kimmono (@kimmono) <a href="https://twitter.com/kimmono/status/1313578176581439488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 6, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> <br><br> You can see that since the used cars are selling for a premium to the new Tesla Model 3's, as soon as Tesla can get more cars shipped to Norway, they will be able to retake some share, even before the Berlin Gigafactory opens and further improves their competitive position. Of course, by then, there will be more better competition for them also. It will be an exciting 12 months and we expect the percentage of EV's sold in Norway to continue to climb until it reaches 100%. This will happen by 2025, since gas and diesel cars sales will be banned, but it might even happen sooner if nobody wants one in say, 2024.<br> <br></p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cjIcJ4EScCE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><br><br> <strong>Future Situation</strong></p> <p>Next year, as the Berlin Gigafatory starts to build Model Y vehicles and later Model 3 cars, Tesla will be a much stronger position to retake the leading position in Norway's EV market. They will have lower shipping costs and <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/model-y-pricing-europe-analyzing-why-it-could-be-less-you-think" target="_blank">they may be able to reduce prices more than you think as we speculated in this article</a>. In addition, the wait time to receive a vehicle ordered should be considerably lower as the factory will be close to the markets and supply should be more in line with demand. </p> <p><br><br> <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. 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<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Tesla's Fremont Team at Giga Shanghai Building Model Y Lines and Retooling Kuka Robots</span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Here we cover news from Tesla China from Taylor Ogan, CEO of Snow Bull Capital on the new Model Y lines being built in Gigafactory Shanghai. </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-10-02T05:56:03-04:00" title="Friday, October 2, 2020 - 5:56AM" class="datetime">October 2, 2020 - 5:56AM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/model_y_robot_1200_compress.jpg"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/model_y_robot_1200_compress.webp?itok=wHSioMR3 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/model_y_robot_1200_compress.webp?itok=0qk4rSC- 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/model_y_robot_1200_compress.webp?itok=bDaHRWM0 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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" width="800" height="450" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/model_y_robot_1200_compress.jpg?itok=0qk4rSC-" alt="Model Y Lines In China Being Built" title="Model Y Lines In China Being Built" /> </picture> </a> </div> <p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/made-china-model-y-lines-being-built" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Tesla%27s+Fremont+Team+at+Giga+Shanghai+Building+Model+Y+Lines+and+Retooling+Kuka+Robots -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/made-china-model-y-lines-being-built"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/made-china-model-y-lines-being-built&title=Tesla%27s+Fremont+Team+at+Giga+Shanghai+Building+Model+Y+Lines+and+Retooling+Kuka+Robots" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="7046767822" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>Fremont Model Y assembly engineering team in China building new lines</strong></p> <p>Taylor Ogan, a longtime fan of Tesla who founded the high tech, green tech hedge fund Snow Capital reports that during the factory shutdown in gigafactory 3 last week, the team of Model Y assembly engineers from Fremont are building new lines. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In terms of MIC Model Y, the Fremont Model Y assembly engineering team has been at GF3 during the factory ‘shut down’ last week building NEW Model Y lines (not retooling existing Model 3 lines, as many thought).</p> <p>— Taylor Ogan (@TaylorOgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorOgan/status/1311761970383724546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 1, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> In addition, they have a team of German engineers that programmed the Kuka robots at gigafactory 1 and 2 to program the new robots at the Model Y lines. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Also, retooling for the new Kuka robots has already begun at GF3. The same German engineering team that programmed the Kukas at Fremont (and GF1 &amp; GF2) worked alongside the Tesla Model Y assembly engineering team from Fremont during last week’s factory shut down. <a href="https://t.co/fOE9SeRGqJ" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/fOE9SeRGqJ</a></p> <p>— Taylor Ogan (@TaylorOgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorOgan/status/1311762157718118407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">October 1, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> This is important since Telsa is expected by some top analysts like Troy Teslike to begin production of the Made In China Model Y in the 4th quarter of this year. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hi, everybody. My final estimate for Tesla deliveries in Q3 2020 is 143,051 units. Here is the detailed table. <a href="https://t.co/e45AbSPcoB" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/e45AbSPcoB</a></p> <p>— Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike) <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyTeslike/status/1311407099717525505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 30, 2020</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> You can see in Troy's most recent forecast, he has Model Y production in China beginning in the 4th quarter and even a few (3,200) deliveries in the quarter. Tesla will open up their design studio and announce pricing for the Made In China (MIC) Model Y soon, but they are being careful not to do that too soon. They want to maximize the impact of their <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/video/tesla-china-uses-lfp-batteries-and-significantly-drops-model-3-price" target="_blank">recent price cut to the MIC Model 3</a>. They don't want to "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osborne_effect" target="_blank">Osbourne</a>" the newly announced MIC Model 3's with slightly longer range and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. </p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. Full disclosure, I'm a Tesla Shareholder.</p> <p>Check out the following recent articles on Tesla!</p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-leads-industry-sales-forecast-132-qoq-change" target="_blank">Tesla Leads Industry Sales Forecast With 132% QoQ Change</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11663/crazy-buying-reaction-china-after-first-day-model-3-price-reductions" target="_blank">Crazy Buying Reaction In China After The First Day Of Model 3 Price Reductions</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/electric-vehicles" hreflang="en">Electric Vehicle News and Reviews</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1" hreflang="en">Automotive News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news-opinion" hreflang="en">News Opinion</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/torquenews-hot-topics" hreflang="en">TorqueNews Hot Topics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-2 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla" hreflang="en">Tesla</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-car-models field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla-model-3" hreflang="en">Tesla Model 3</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla-model-s" hreflang="en">Tesla Model S</a></div> </div> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9860573439" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /><p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/made-china-model-y-lines-being-built" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Tesla%27s+Fremont+Team+at+Giga+Shanghai+Building+Model+Y+Lines+and+Retooling+Kuka+Robots -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/made-china-model-y-lines-being-built"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/made-china-model-y-lines-being-built&title=Tesla%27s+Fremont+Team+at+Giga+Shanghai+Building+Model+Y+Lines+and+Retooling+Kuka+Robots" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><section class="field field--name-comment-node-content-news-arti field--type-comment field--label-above comment-wrapper"> <h2 class="title">Comments</h2> <article role="article" data-comment-user-id="0" id="comment-96824" class="comment js-comment by-anonymous clearfix"> <span class="hidden" data-comment-timestamp="1601770952"></span> <div class="row"> <div class="comment-author-picture col-sm-3 col-md-2"> </div> <div class="comment-content col-sm-9 col-md-10"> <div class="comment__content"> <h3 class="comment_title"><a href="/comment/96824/edit#comment-96824" class="permalink" rel="bookmark" hreflang="und">Thanks for the article. More</a></h3> <div class="comment__meta"> <span class="comment-author-name"><i class="fa fa-user"></i> <span>Vikas Patel (not verified)</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span class="comment-created"><i class="fa fa-clock-o"></i> October 3, 2020 - 8:22PM</span> <p class="comment__permalink"><a href="/comment/96824/edit#comment-96824" hreflang="und">Permalink</a></p> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-comment-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Thanks for the article. More articles from industry guys who actually know what they are talking about, like this guy. Please. 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<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Tesla Leads Industry Sales Forecast With 132% QoQ Change </span> <div class="field field--name-field-teaser field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">In this article, I share the forecast by ALG and comment on why Tesla sales are expected to skyrocket in this quarter. </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/users/paul-fosse" class="username">Paul Fosse</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-09-30T23:14:55-04:00" title="Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 11:14PM" class="datetime">September 30, 2020 - 11:14PM</time> </span> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9988671431" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field--name-field-image-display field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/images/3q-retail-unit-sales-forecast.png"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_mobile/public/images/3q-retail-unit-sales-forecast.webp?itok=avb4Nepe 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_small/public/images/3q-retail-unit-sales-forecast.webp?itok=S8j2CdG3 800w, /sites/default/files/styles/amp_metadata_content_image_min_696px_wide/public/images/3q-retail-unit-sales-forecast.webp?itok=JXLerKG7 1200w" type="image/webp" sizes="(min-width:400px) 800px, 700vw. 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You can either click the YoY% or the QoQ% header to show the data you are interested in. </p> <iframe title="3Q Retail Unit Sales Forecast" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/j1PKJ/2/" frameborder="0" width="1180" height="655"></iframe><p> <strong>Commentary</strong></p> <p>It may seem unbelievable that Tesla's sales are so much better than the rest of the industry, but you shouldn't be surprised. The following chart of sales in the first half of 2020 compared to the previous year was shared at Tesla's battery day last week. </p> <p><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/2019_sales_resized.jpg?itok=zstvPmOz" alt="Tesla vs Competitors 2019 Sales" width="700" height="394" loading="lazy"></p> <p>So what caused this incredible outperformance? I attribute it to the following factors:</p> <ol> <li>The volume production of the Tesla Model Y, a car I've <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2019/03/15/why-the-tesla-model-y-3rd-row-is-the-key-to-it-becoming-the-best-selling-vehicle-in-the-world/" target="_blank">written about</a> since I first saw it at the unveiling over a year ago. A car that the Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-teslas-model-y-crossover-the-worlds-best-car-11591365620" target="_blank">seriously wonders if it the best car in the world</a>. Its no surprise that ramping production of a car with almost univeral glowing reviews in the hottest market segment (crossovers) is going to give Tesla a bump. </li> <li>Tesla was way ahead of the industy when COVID caused buyers to want to do as much online as possible. Tesla had attempted to go 100% online in 2019 and backed off after customers weren't quite ready to make the leap, but the whole exercise put Tesla miles ahead of the industy in having systems that can handle the transaction remotely and made it relatively easy for them to go to a 100% touchless experience for their buyers.</li> <li>Last but not least, Tesla owners continue to tell their friends, lockdown or no lockdown that they love their cars. This army of satisfied customers drives sales without the high marketing costs needed by the rest of the industry to drive traffic to their dealers.</li> </ol> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> is a Software Engineer delivering financial data marts using massively parallel databases (Exadata and GreenPlum) for a major healthcare insurer and a lifelong lover of cars. From the time I saw the 1972 Volkswagen Dasher review in Consumer Reports, I knew the industry would convert to front-wheel drive. Now I am excited to have a front-row seat to the industry's biggest transition in generations, the transition from gas and diesel cars to electric vehicles. I ordered my first EV (Nissan Leaf) in 2010 and now own a 2018 Tesla Long Range Model 3 and have a Cybertruck and a Model Y on order. Contact me on Twitter at <a href="https://www.torquenews.com/users/paul-fosse" target="_blank">Paul Fosse</a> with tips for new stories. Full disclosure, I'm a Tesla Shareholder.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/09/25/2099304/0/en/TrueCar-and-ALG-Forecast-New-and-Used-Vehicle-Sales-for-September-2020-and-the-Third-Quarter.html" target="_blank">TrueCar and ALG Forecast New and Used Vehicle Sales for September 2020 and the Third Quarter</a></p> <p>Check out the following recent articles on Tesla!</p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11681/elon-musk-tweets-tesla-industry-6-year-goals" target="_blank">Elon Musk Tweets Tesla &amp; Industry 6 Year Goals</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/walmart-announces-it-tripling-tesla-semi-order" target="_blank">Walmart Announces It Is Tripling Tesla Semi Order</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/electric-vehicles" hreflang="en">Electric Vehicle News and Reviews</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1" hreflang="en">Automotive News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news-opinion" hreflang="en">News Opinion</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/torquenews-hot-topics" hreflang="en">TorqueNews Hot Topics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-taxonomy-vocabulary-2 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla" hreflang="en">Tesla</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-car-models field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla-model-3" hreflang="en">Tesla Model 3</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/tesla-model-s" hreflang="en">Tesla Model S</a></div> </div> <div class="text-align-left"> <div class="adsense responsive" > <!-- responsive --> <center>Advertising</center> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; height:350px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1907408331997182" data-ad-slot="9860573439" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /><p class="share-buttons"> <strong><span style="color:red">Follow us today...</span></strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-leads-industry-sales-forecast-132-qoq-change" target="_blank"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/facebook.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Facebook icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/share?text=Tesla+Leads+Industry+Sales+Forecast+With+132%25+QoQ+Change+ -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-leads-industry-sales-forecast-132-qoq-change"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/x.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="X icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://t.me/teslaev" target="_blank" title="Join us on Telegram!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/telegram.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Telegram icon"/> </a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/tesla-leads-industry-sales-forecast-132-qoq-change&title=Tesla+Leads+Industry+Sales+Forecast+With+132%25+QoQ+Change+" target="_blank" title="Join us on Reddit!"> <img src="/profiles/torquenews/reddit.png" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="Reddit icon"/> </a> </p><section class="field field--name-comment-node-content-news-arti field--type-comment field--label-above comment-wrapper"> </section>