Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on September 1st regarding a public interest litigation (PIL) on the E20 fuel policy, senior leaders from auto component makers, oil companies, and testing agency ARAI came together on a panel earlier this week to try and address the confusion and fears about the usage of E20 blended fuel. The focus was on addressing the consumers concerns like the drop in mileage, damage to components and warranty validity but it also delved on just why the country was shifting to a higher blend of ethanol in petrol supply. Panellists stated that about 70 percent of ethanol procurement value flows directly to farmers and P.S. Ravi, Director, Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) said that “In the last 3–4 years, about Rs 40,000 crore has been invested in new distilleries and indigenous equipment.” However, some queries were still unanswered or left ambiguous.  Warranty Impact of E20 fuel Warranties will most likely stand honoured, but concerns remain for millions of older and out of production vehicles.   Prashant Kumar Banerjee, Chief Executive Director of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), said that irrespective of what is stated in a vehicle’s user manual “there will not no warranty-related changes. Whatever warranty is committed by OEMs will be fully honored for E20 usage” also adding that insurance claims would remain unaffected. We reached out to individual manufacturers to understand this and while some are yet to respond, most have either categorically stated that the warranty will remain intact or have alluded to this. E20 compliance and warrantyManufacturer ComplianceWarranty Honda All cars made in India since 1 Jan 2009 are E20 Material Compatible. Since Feb 2025 fully E20 compliant. “No change in warranty applicability”.Toyota 1st April 2023 full E20 compliance.Owner’s manual mandates E10, however Toyota says “this should not be interpreted that vehicles sold prior to 1st April 2023 can’t use E20 fuel”.JLR Not specified “Using E20 fuel in non-compliant cars won't impact the warranty. Warranty remains valid for the agreed period.”Renault Not specified Based on ARAI study, Renault says “no serious challenges have been perceived in Renault cars plying on roads using E20 fuel in E10 compliant and tested vehicles”.Volkswagen April 2020 onwards“E20 fuel can be used in these vehicles without affecting durability.”Skoda April 2020 onwards“E20 fuel can be used in these vehicles without affecting durability.”Tata MotorsMaterial compliant April 2020 onwardsWill honour warranty Mahindra Material compliant April 2020 onwardsWill honour warranty HyundaiMaterial compliant April 2020 onwardsWill honour warranty NissanMaterial compliant April 2021 onwardsWill honour warranty Renault Material compliant April 2021 onwardsWill honour warranty The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has conducted tests on two- and four-wheelers from 2005 to 2021 and says that it sees no significant impact of E20. However, details of the report have not been made public with the body claiming that the full report contains OEM-sensitive data held under non-disclosure agreements. This though only adds to doubts among consumers. Impact on older vehicles remains ambiguous Another area left in doubt is the impact of E20 fuel on older than 10 years. While officials said that there have been no failures of these vehicles there was no data shared on longer term component wear. There are still millions running on Indian roads, especially so 2-wheelers, it is estimated that there are 75-80 million pre BS4 motorcycles are still on roads, and for most owners these are their daily runners. Thus, a lack of clarity on E20 damage to these vehicles that are now out of warranty or even production remains a big worry.  Drop in mileage using E20 The drop in mileage with E20 is clear, however the degree is what disagreements linger over. Mileage, a long-held concern among Indian motorists is a concern thanks to ethanol’s lower energy density; ethanol has about 24MJ/L while for petrol it is around 34MJ/L. Thus, a litre of E20 should hold an energy density of about 32 mega joules, roughly a 6 percent drop. This the government argues is a small drop and with the previous ethanol blend being 10 percent (E10), the actual drop in efficiency should only be about 2 percent. Still owners claim as much as a 20 percent reduction. These however are not validated with controlled parameters and thus the authorities are standing by their claim of a marginal drop. Lower price for E20 fuel However small the drop in efficiency, that it exists, should ideally warrant a reduction in the price of blended fuel. However, officials repeatedly pointed out to the bigger goal of the ethanol program; that being to lower India’s crude oil imports. Thus, implying we are unlikely to see a price reduction. The claim is also that sourcing ethanol is more expensive than crude oil. However, reports also state otherwise, indicating the claim isn’t as straightforward. Incidentally, in markets like Brazil and the US blended fuels are offered at lower retail prices. Why no parallel supply of E10 and E20 fuel? The biggest issue is not production but setting up parallel distribution and dispensing mechanisms. As is the case in the aforementioned markets, supply of different blends of ethanol is not the case in India. The problems do not lie in production; that is essentially a simple downstream mix rather than a distillation differentiation. The issue rather lies in setting up parallel distribution and dispensing mechanisms. Most fuel pumps have just a single petrol bunk, the expenditure in building a parallel supply chain pan India does overweigh the challenges. “Once studies clearly showed that there would be no significant impact, and with ethanol availability ensured, we shifted to E20 as the single grade fuel, only in the last six to eight months,” said an IOCL official. E20 communication transparency and frequency should be improved The conference did address a lot of issues like specifying the mileage drop and bringing to fore the fact that manufacturers will stand by valid warranties. However, it is clear that more needs to be done. What will happen to older engines? Who will be held liable in case of any vehicle damage? And ultimately, why can’t motorists also be incentivised to switch to ethanol blends? Addressing these issues rapidly and transparently will only help India’s ethanol journey especially so when higher blends like E27 are just around the corner.   Also See: Registration renewal cost doubles for 20 year old cars Mahindra looking to export BE 6, XEV 9e to UK, Europe

Renault has updated two of its models in India in quick succession. First was the Triber, which got its first mid-lifecycle makeover in nearly six years, and then the Kiger compact SUV received a fresh dose of life. However, the Kwid hatchback has no facelift lined up in the foreseeable future. Kwid last received a facelift in 2019 Sales down to less than 1,000 units a month More important models in the pipeline Speaking to our sister publication Autocar Professional, Venkatram Mamillapalle, managing director of Renault India, said, “The new Triber is the first product under the Renault.Rethink strategy, and this will be followed by three more launches over the next two years.” The second product is the Kiger facelift, and the third will be a new Duster-based 5-seat SUV lined up for launch next year to rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Grand Vitara. This will be followed by a new 7-seat derivative of the same SUV to take on the likes of the Hyundai Alcazar and Mahindra XUV700. This suggests that the Kwid facelift has been ruled out for the next two years. However, Mamillapalle did maintain that the Kwid will not be discontinued any time soon; it will soldier on as is. “We are going to cover all segments, starting with the A-segment which is the Kwid. Then, there’s the B-segment where we have the Triber and Kiger, and then we expand to the C-SUV segment as well,” he elaborated. We reported this in the confidential section in the August 2025 issue of Autocar India magazine.  Renault’s rationale for not updating the Kwid is understandable. The entry-level car segment is on a steady decline and it’s especially difficult to go up against Maruti Suzuki who dominate this segment. Increased preference for the SUV body style and growing popularity for used cars means the budget hatchback segment has really taken a hit. And while an updated Kwid has been spied in markets abroad, Renault India is unlikely to invest in this space, especially when it already has its hands full with more important products. The Kwid’s monthly sales figures are down to just triple digits. Given the rising costs and limited volumes, it's hard to justify a fresh investment for the Kwid. However, some minor cosmetic upgrades and feature additions like six airbags can be expected, at best. Renault Kwid price and details Originally launched in 2015, the Kwid once was one of the core volume drivers for Renault in India. It was last updated with a mid-cycle facelift in 2019, which means the current car has been on sale for nearly six years, and is pretty long in the tooth. The Kwid is currently priced between Rs 4.70 lakh and Rs 6.50 lakh, and is available with a sole 68hp, 1.0-litre petrol engine with manual and AMT gearboxes. Also See: 2025 Renault Kiger vs pre-facelift compact SUV: Differences explained 2025 Renault Kiger variant-wise features, powertrain options explained

Ever since electronic rider aids started finding their way onto top-of-the-line big bikes in the early 2010s, it was a common comment that ‘real men’ don’t need these sissy systems on their bikes. Perhaps it speaks to my realness or lack thereof, but I have always loved having advanced electronics silently running in the background every time I’ve ridden a superbike at speed. Of course, there’s the massive safety element they bring, but for me, the allure is more about what I call the confidence element. Things like lean-sensitive traction and slide-control systems give a rider the confidence to open the throttle at big lean angles on corner exits, even when the rear tyre is smearing deep black marks into the racetrack. That ability was previously reserved for pro riders who could only earn it through years of training and multiple painful/expensive injuries associated with that quest. Today, safely pushing a 200+ horsepower superbike to a decent extent on track is a thrill that’s available to a much wider audience, and it’s all thanks to these systems. The bottom line is that I’m a fan of electronic rider aids, and I think they have a place on motorcycles. At the same time, if you read our recent review of the TVS RTR 310, you’ll see that electronic features can create problems of their own. The features themselves aren’t the problem; it’s what they do to the price and the positioning of the bike. There is a Rs 78,000 difference between the Rs 2.4 lakh base model and the Rs 3.18 lakh fully specced-out top trim. There is no other Indian two wheeler with such a huge percentage of its base price going towards optional technology. As a result, the TVS RTR 310 swings between being great value and prohibitively overpriced, and it all depends on what options you pick. This is not to say that the technologies TVS has worked on are pointless, and there’s some very clever stuff going on with ideas like cornering cruise, which adjusts the cruise control speed based on the lean angle detected by the bike’s six-axis IMU. Another good idea is the Dynamic Lamp Control that adjusts headlamp intensity and throw based on the speed and ambient light. There’s a lot more to it, and those are just two examples, but it does raise the question of why bother with all this on a bike that displaces ‘just’ 310cc. The answer to that is simple: it’s because this is the top motorcycle platform that TVS has – for the moment. There are more exciting platforms to come in the near future, but TVS’ R&D department is constantly pushing the envelope, and it’s heartening to see that the company isn’t holding them back. So yes, some of the features on the RTR 310 are unnecessary on a bike with this power level, and yes, they do drive the price very high. But if you look past that, they paint a bigger picture of the technology-forward ideology at TVS and hint at the exciting things to look forward to in the future. Best of all, you don’t have to have them if you don’t want to. Also See: Opinion: KTM will change after the Bajaj takeover Toyota Innova: Real muscle

What do you do when you have to follow up an icon? That's the unenviable job the Lamborghini Temerario has been handed. It replaces the much-loved Huracán, a car powered by one of the most charismatic engines of the century – a howling, naturally aspirated V10 that made your neck hair stand every time it cleared its throat. So, can a twin-turbo V8 hybrid really match up to that visceral drama? Spoiler alert: it doesn't try to. Instead, the Temerario rewrites the Lamborghini rulebook. It’s faster, far more sophisticated, and in many ways, easier to drive. But more importantly, it signals a turning point for Lamborghini: the shift from pure mechanical rage to digitally facilitated insanity. And in doing so, it opens a whole new chapter for the supercar. Lamborghini Temerario powertrain 920hp, 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 hybrid. Lamborghini Temerario powertrainEngineV8, 3995cc, twin-turbo petrolPower800hp at 9000-9750rpmTorque730Nm at 4000-7000rpmElectric motors3Combined system power920hpGearbox8-speed dual-clutchBattery3.8kWh lithium-ion0-100kph2.7 seconds (claimed)Top speed343kph (claimed) At the heart of the Temerario lies a brand-new, in-house-developed 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. It features a flat-plane crank, a dry sump, and spins to a spine-tingling 10,000rpm – unheard of numbers for a production turbocharged engine that push it squarely into race-engine territory. On its own, the V8 makes a formidable 800hp and 730Nm of torque. But that’s just the beginning. It’s backed up by a trio of axial-flux electric motors: one sandwiched between the engine and the all-new 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and two up front, one for each wheel. Together, they generate a system output of 920hp. The 3.8kWh battery may be small by EV standards, but it’s designed for performance, not range. Still, you do get about 10km of pure EV range in “Città” mode for low-speed, stealthy escapes – perfect for slipping out of your villa at dawn without waking the neighbours. There’s no turbo lag – just one seamless, spine-compressing surge to 10,000rpm. But performance, not politeness, is the priority here. The e-motors aren’t just there to fill torque gaps. They work with surgical precision, particularly the front-axle motors, which provide torque vectoring at a level the Huracán could only dream of. The rear e-motor, meanwhile, ensures throttle response is eerily immediate – there’s zero lag, just an unrelenting shove that builds all the way to the redline. Lamborghini Temerario ride and handling Drive modes alter aero profile. What gives the Temerario its newfound agility isn’t just the powertrain but what it’s bolted onto. Built on a new all-aluminium space frame that has 20 percent higher torsional rigidity, the Temerario’s dynamic capabilities come with a great starting point. Its double-wishbone suspension setup at both ends is paired with the latest generation of MagneRide Evo adaptive dampers. These are faster-reacting and more nuanced than before, designed to reduce pitch and roll while amplifying road connection and feel. You feel this especially under hard braking or quick direction changes – the car stays flat and planted but communicates clearly through the chassis. The revised torque vectoring logic, now augmented by the electric front axle, transforms the way the car turns. In Corsa mode, it feels like the front end is being actively pulled into corners. The rear differential, electronically controlled, works in harmony with the front to apportion power with pinpoint precision. The result? You can rotate the car with throttle inputs alone, and even at the limit, which includes controlled power oversteer, it remains composed. The steering, too, has seen a fundamental rethink. A quicker rack, more rigid mounting and clever packaging – made possible by moving the front drive to the e-motors – make the steering feel lighter but more accurate. Under the skin, it’s been sculpted by airflow. Lamborghini claims the aerodynamic package generates up to 35 percent more downforce than the Huracán Evo. The front splitter, aggressive rear diffuser and active rear wing all work in tandem. Crucially, the underbody is now a significant contributor to the total aero load. Depending on your drive mode, the aero profile shifts. In Corsa, the wing deploys fully for max grip; in Strada, it tucks away to reduce drag and boost efficiency. It’s yet another example of how this Lambo has gone from brute force to intelligent force. Lamborghini Temerario performance and refinement 0-100kph in just 2.7 seconds. Estoril Circuit in Portugal was the stage for our first encounter with the Temerario’s full fury. On the very first straight, a hard squeeze of the throttle hurled the car forward with physics-defying force. 0-100kph flashes by in 2.7 seconds, 0-200kph takes just over 7 seconds, and the top speed? A searing 343kph. And yet, what’s more impressive than the numbers is how the power is delivered. There’s no step-up, no pause, no turbo whoosh. It’s just one seamless, spine-compressing surge that builds relentlessly to that glorious 10,000rpm redline. The sound may not have the spine-tingling shriek of the V10, but the V8’s deep, guttural growl has its own savage appeal. It’s angry, raw and sounds best when you keep it pinned in the higher revs. Temerario makes novices feel like pros. The gearbox deserves a shout-out, too. The new 8-speed DCT feels race-bred – snapping through upshifts with authority and barking on downshifts. Whether you’re cruising or charging, it never feels caught off-guard. The real revelation, however, is not the straight-line speed – it’s how the Temerario dances. On a racetrack, it’s unflinchingly composed. Turn-in is razor-sharp, and the way the torque vectoring works behind the scenes is pure magic. It reads your intentions and adjusts power delivery to each wheel in milliseconds. Phenomenal braking from 10-pot calipers. What’s even more impressive is how friendly it feels at the limit. In Corsa mode, the Temerario stays flat and progressive. Even under heavy braking, there’s no nervous twitchiness – just solid, predictable responses. The brake pedal, despite blending regen and friction braking, feels natural and confidence-inspiring, thanks to Lamborghini’s latest CCM-R carbon ceramic discs, which are lighter and more heat-resistant than before. There’s also a Drift mode for when you want to let loose. It offers three levels of slip, ranging from mild yaw to full opposite-lock showboating. Unlike the Huracán, which had a bit of a snappy edge, the Temerario encourages you to explore its limits without biting back. Drift mode lets you indulge in full opposite-lock showboating. All of this is orchestrated by Lamborghini’s LDVI 2.0 brain – short for Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata. It’s the car’s central nervous system, using inputs from yaw, steering angle, vertical load and throttle to make real-time decisions about torque split, damping, aero, and more. There are now clearer distinctions between drive modes. Strada is subdued, electric-first and well-suited for city duty. Sport wakes things up, makes the rear more active and brings out more drama from the engine. Corsa is flat-out attack mode: stiffest suspension, sharpest throttle, most aggressive aero. And if you spec the optional Rally mode – yes, really – it adds a dose of loose-surface playfulness, inspired by the Huracán Sterrato. It’s another example of how broad the Temerario’s personality has become. Lamborghini Temerario exterior design and interior features Hexagonal elements used for the exterior, optional passenger screen. Lamborghini Temerario dimensionsLength4,706mmWidth1,996mmHeight1,201mmWheelbase2,658mmFront track1,722mmRear track1,670mmTyres (front)255/35 ZR20Tyres (rear)325/30 ZR21Dry weight1,690kg Styling is subjective, but the Temerario marks a shift in Lamborghini’s design language. Yes, there are still hexagonal elements (in the lights, air vents and high-mounted exhausts), and that sloping roofline remains unmistakably Lambo. But gone is the menacing scowl of the Huracán. In its place is a sleeker, more polished face. High-set exhaust similar to Revuelto. A key part of that change is the lighting signature. The Y-shaped daytime running lamps that gave the Huracán its instantly recognisable, angry glare have been dropped. This isn't by accident but a deliberate choice stemming from Lamborghini’s evolving design hierarchy. The Y-motif is now reserved for the Revuelto, while the Temerario leans more heavily into hexagonal themes to establish a clearer visual distinction between models. Hexagonal design elements give Temerario visual distinction. As a result, the Temerario looks less aggressive, less overtly furious than its predecessor. Some might say it’s lost a bit of the visual menace that made Lamborghinis feel like rolling tantrums. It still turns heads, no doubt, but there’s a new air of restraint in its proportions and detailing. It’s a design that tries to balance shock and sophistication – perhaps too successfully. Some may feel it has lost a bit of the wild-eyed madness that made Lambos iconic. But the detailing is rich, and the proportions are pure supercar. From some angles, especially the rear three-quarter, it looks positively stunning. Cabin is more spacious and comfortable than Huracán’s. Step inside, and the Temerario echoes what we saw in the Revuelto. The fighter-jet DNA is still present, but it’s been filtered through a sleeker, more user-friendly interface. You get three screens – a digital driver display, a central touchscreen and an optional passenger display for co-pilot bragging rights. Small central touchscreen has crisp graphics and is easy to use. There's a wireless charging pad, USB-C ports, cup holders (finally) and vastly improved seats. Lamborghini says a third of its owners use their cars daily, and the cabin now reflects that reality. There’s more space, more comfort and better ergonomics, but the absence of door pockets is a miss. All in all, this is a very liveable car and possibly the first Lambo you wouldn’t mind being stuck in traffic in. Lamborghini Temerario price and verdict  What will certainly shock Lambo buyers in India is the pricing. At Rs 6 crore (ex-showroom), the Temerario is 50 percent pricier than the Huracán Tecnica it replaces. That in itself is a staggering leap. But what’s even more startling is that it’s over 10 percent more expensive than the Ferrari 296 GTB hybrid here in India – a gap that’s notably wider than in most international markets. Yes, this is Lamborghini’s most advanced V8 car ever. Yes, on spec, performance and innovation, it trumps the 296. But there’s no denying that in India, the cutting-edge brilliance of the Temerario comes at an elevated cost.   So, where does the Temerario stand? It’s not the fire-breathing, shouty drama queen the Huracán was. Instead, it’s calmer, smarter and more sophisticated. It’s the Lamborghini that won’t scare you stupid. It’s also the Lamborghini that might tempt you to drive it every day. It doesn’t chase the old-school thrills of a naturally aspirated V10. Instead, it embraces a digital future, where performance doesn’t just mean being blisteringly fast – but intelligent. And while some purists may scoff at a hybrid Lambo with electric torque and torque vectoring, the truth is: the Temerario may well be the most complete Lamborghini sports car yet. Faster, yes. But also more rounded, more capable and more rewarding in ways the Huracán never was. In short, it’s the most evolved bull yet. And in its own high-tech, growling way, that’s revolutionary. Also see: 2025 Lamborghini Temerario video review MG Cyberster track drive: Droptop delight

The Kawasaki 650cc family has long been a favourite for riders in India taking their first step into the world of higher-capacity motorcycles. And for years, it has held a commanding presence in India’s middleweight segment. For now, the lineup consists of the Z650, Z650RS, Vulcan S, Ninja 650, and Versys 650 – all powered by the same 649cc parallel-twin engine, but tuned differently to match each bike’s character and purpose.  Kawasaki Z650 The Kawasaki Z650 is priced at Rs 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom,Delhi) The Z650 serves as the entry point into Kawasaki’s 650cc family. At its heart is the familiar 649cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine, producing 68hp at 8,000rpm and 64Nm at 6,700rpm. With a kerb weight of just 188kg, it’s also the lightest of the bunch, giving it the best power-to-weight ratio in the lineup. On the features front, you get a TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity via Kawasaki’s Rideology app, dual-channel ABS, and switchable traction control. Ergonomically, the Z650 leans towards a neutral, upright riding position, making it an easy everyday companion. Yet, thanks to its smooth and capable motor, it can deliver a lively, engaging ride when you need it to. Kawasaki Z650RS The Kawasaki Z650RS is priced at Rs 7.20 lakh (ex-showroom,Delhi) Mechanically identical to the Z650, the Z650RS sets itself apart with retro-inspired styling that takes cues from the larger Kawasaki Z900RS sold internationally. It uses the same 649cc parallel-twin engine with identical peak outputs, though Kawasaki says it has been tuned here for stronger low- and mid-range performance.  The bike gets a round LED headlight, spoked alloy wheels, a twin-pod instrument cluster, and the same traction control system as the Z650. While the hardware is largely unchanged, the Z650RS appeals to riders who want the 650cc parallel-twin engine’s performance and refinement in a more stylish, neo-retro package. Kawasaki Vulcan S The Kawasaki Vulcan S is priced at Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom,Delhi) The Vulcan S is arguably the most distinct member of Kawasaki’s 650cc family. Unlike its siblings, it has a low-slung stance and offers the most relaxed ergonomics in the range. In line with its cruiser-focused setup, the 649cc parallel-twin engine is tuned for a mellower delivery, producing 61hp at 7,500rpm and 62.4Nm at 6,600rpm – the least powerful state of tune for this motor across the lineup. On the features front, the Vulcan S misses out on traction control and makes do with a simple digi-analogue instrument cluster. Kawasaki Ninja 650 The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is priced at Rs 7.27 lakh (ex-showroom,Delhi) The Ninja 650 remains one of the most popular options for riders stepping into the middleweight sportbike segment. It shares its 649cc parallel-twin engine with the Z650, producing identical peak outputs. The added bodywork takes kerb weight up to 196kg, but the Ninja still delivers brisk performance without feeling intimidating. Its equipment list is also shared with its streetnaked counterpart, including the TFT display, traction control, and dual-channel ABS. Kawasaki Versys 650 The Kawasaki Versys 650 is priced at Rs 7.93 lakh (ex-showroom,Delhi) The Versys 650 is Kawasaki’s middleweight sport tourer and the most versatile member of its 650cc family. Its 649cc parallel-twin produces slightly lower peak figures than its siblings, with 67hp at 8,500rpm and 61Nm at 7,000rpm. It gets long-travel suspension, upright ergonomics, a tall windscreen, and a larger fuel tank, making it better suited for long-distance riding. Features include the same TFT display, traction control, dual-channel ABS, and LED lighting. Also see: KTM Duke range in India: Price, specs and features explained

I am looking for a hatchback under Rs 9 lakh to replace my Tata Nano. I have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, but the problem is that I don’t see many of them on the road in comparison to the Swift or any other Maruti car. It also falls short in the features department. My second option is a Tata Tiago, which is feature-packed, but my experience with Tata’s service costs and maintenance tells me that it will definitely cost more to maintain. Shubham K, via email Autocar India says: The Ignis isn’t a very popular Maruti, and the funky styling is quite polarising. It is also not as well-equipped as the Tiago, which has a plusher interior and more space. We feel the Tiago is a better value-for-money upgrade, but, as you say, the reliability of Tata Motors’ cars and its service network falls well behind Maruti Suzuki’s. Hence, the Ignis will give you more peace of mind. However, we understand that Tata Motors is addressing its after-sales weakness on a war footing, and hopefully, you will have a better ownership experience with your Tiago than you did with your Nano. Also See: Is Jeep Compass AT worth the premium over Hyundai Creta CVT? When is the Skoda Slavia facelift expected and is it worth waiting for? What is the real-world range of MG Windsor Pro and is it worth the premium?  

I want to buy a motorcycle for under Rs 4 lakhs. My primary use case would be spirited riding and occasional office runs. Abhishek, Patna Autocar India says: We live in a great time when there are plenty of options that could meet your budget and it all depends on what kind of spirited riding you enjoy. Since you have a generous budget and that daily commutes are not a top priority, we’ll narrow it down to two bikes that prioritise fun.  For outright performance nothing beats the KTM 390 Duke at a sub Rs 4-lakh (on road) pricepoint. The bike will give you thrilling acceleration, excellent handling and a solid feature set. The downsides are that it's not very spacious and its single cylinder engine is not particularly refined.  If you’d like to consider another option, we’d recommend the Yamaha MT-03. It won’t quite match the KTM’s pure speed or technology, but it comes close and also happens to offer a refined, high-revving twin cylinder engine. The sound and rev-happy nature of the engine will make a big difference to the riding experience and the MT-03 also has a solid reputation for quality and reliability.  We’d recommend you take test rides on both and see which one you prefer.  Also see: Should a KTM 390 Duke owner upgrade to a Street Triple?  

At its 2025 Community Day, Ather Energy revealed their future plans related to production, new products and updates to existing ones. The company pulled the wraps off an all-new scalable EV platform that will underpin future models, two concepts and OTA updates for existing models. Here is everything you need.  Ather upcoming scooters to be built at new Aurangabad factory Company has showcased two new concepts: EL01 and Redux Ather community day announcements AtherStack 7.0 update This software update introduces voice interaction, powered by a large language model tuned to Indian dialects, making it possible for riders to communicate naturally with their scooters. It also adds new safety features including Crash Alerts, which automatically notify emergency contacts with live location data, and Pothole Alerts, which warn riders of rough patches ahead by drawing on fleet-wide intelligence. The company has expanded its Infinite Cruise system, which is now more versatile and better suited to Indian conditions. It features three distinct modes: CityCruise, which adapts seamlessly to braking and speed changes without disengaging; Hill Control, which manages torque on inclines and uses regenerative braking on descents; and Crawl Control, which maintains a steady 10kph on rough roads, paired with multimode traction control for slippery surfaces. The feature is also backward compatible with the 2025 Ather 450 Apex. Security has been strengthened with ParkSafe, which alerts owners if their scooter is parked in an unsafe location, and LockSafe, which allows the scooter to be immobilised remotely via the app. Remote control functions such as stopping charging or shutting down the scooter from anywhere have also been added. AtherStack 7.0 will be rolled out as an OTA update in the coming months and will be backward compatible with the Rizta Z and 450X up to Gen 3. All new EL platform The EL platform has been developed using over 26 lakh kilometres of field data and is designed to deliver greater flexibility, scalability and cost efficiency. At its core is a unibody steel chassis that improves durability while reducing costs and assembly time, with Ather claiming production will be 15 percent quicker. Ather says the simpler architecture and reduced component count also make maintenance easier, doubling service intervals to 10,000km and enabling periodic servicing to be completed in half the time. This platform introduces a swingarm-mounted motor in place of the current belt drive, paired with a front disc brake, monoshock suspension and a centre stand. Manufacturing of EL-based scooters will take place at Ather’s upcoming Factory 3.0 in Aurangabad. Ather previewed three potential scooters on this foundation: a maxi-style scooter with 14-inch wheels and a 5kWh battery for maximum range, a sportier model with a compact 2kWh battery and 12-inch wheels, and a family-oriented scooter with plusher suspension, longer wheelbase, wide seat and support for advanced rider assistance systems. While the company has showcased the EL01, there is no information about what the first production model will be called. Additionally, the company says the new model will coexist with the existing 450 and Rizta lines.  Among the innovations arriving with the EL platform is Ather’s Advanced Electronic Braking System (AEBS), which improves braking performance by reducing stopping distances and minimising rear-wheel lockups. While not ABS, the system has been designed to coexist with ABS in future products. Another important development is the Charge Drive Controller, which integrates the onboard charger with the motor controller, freeing up boot space and removing the need for owners to carry a portable charger. Ather Rizta updates Ather’s family scooter, the Rizta Z, will receive OTA updates that will unlock the touchscreen dashboard functionality which is already built into its hardware, while the interface has been refreshed and a new Eco Mode introduced to help balance performance with range. A new Terracotta Red colour option has also been added to the line-up which is available in both dual-tone and single tone configurations. This new colour is available for Rs 1.05 lakh and Rs 1.30 lakh for the Rizta S and Rizta Z respectively.  Improved fast charging Ather introduced a new 6kW fast charger which it claims is half the size of the current unit yet delivering twice the speed and it can add up to 30km of range in just 10 minutes. Additionally, select chargers will also feature an integrated tyre inflator. EL01 concept While the first production scooter on the EL platform has not been named yet, Ather used the Community Day stage to showcase the EL01 concept. This prototype demonstrates the architecture’s capabilities and the kind of hardware innovations it enables, such as the swingarm-mounted motor and integrated Charge Drive Controller. The EL01 is not a production model but a preview of how Ather’s new generation of scooters could look and feel, with the first market-ready product expected around the festive season next year.. Redux concept Beyond production-focused announcements, Ather also showcased the Redux, a radical concept that the company calls a 'moto-scooter'. Built on a lightweight aluminium frame with a 3D-printed lattice mesh seat and body panels crafted from AmplyTex, Redux showcases features such as adaptive ride dynamics, adjustable ergonomics and Morph-UI, which is a display that changes based on riding context. Ather says the prototype is a collection of experiments, both mechanical and digital, intended to explore new ideas in responsiveness, adaptability and rider engagement. It serves as a contrast to the EL platform and EL01, which are focused on scalable mass-market products. Also see: TVS Ntorq 150 launch on September 4

<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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/fsd_2.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="First Images Of Tesla's Full Self Driving Beta" title="First Images Of Tesla's Full Self Driving Beta" /> </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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/2019_sales_resized.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Tesla Growth in 2019" title="Tesla Growth in 2019" /> </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. 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 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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/au_model_3_price1200.jpg" width="1200" height="624" alt="Tesla Design Studio Model 3 Australia" title="Tesla Design Studio Model 3 Australia" /> </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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/tesla_model_3_ohio_crash_1200.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Tesla Model 3 after High Speed Crash" title="Tesla Model 3 after High Speed Crash" /> </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. 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<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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/tesla_moderate_crash_iihs_1200c.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Tesla Model 3 40 MPH Moderate Overlap" title="Tesla Model 3 40 MPH Moderate Overlap" /> </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. 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/11826/sandy-murno-says-tesla-shouldn-t-make-elon-musk-s-dream-25000-model-2" target="_blank">Sandy Munro Says Tesla Shouldn’t Make Elon Musk’s Dream $25,000 ‘Model 2’<br> </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="/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-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><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-113354" class="comment js-comment by-anonymous clearfix"> <span class="hidden" data-comment-timestamp="1634217556"></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/113354/edit#comment-113354" 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/113354/edit#comment-113354" 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. 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. 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=113355&amp;1=default&amp;2=und&amp;3=" token="n250YT_LalQ_LjhY_avHBShzjCvPeNz3a9NR_e8axnk"></drupal-render-placeholder></nav> </div> </div> </div> </article> <br /><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="0659700259" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </div> <br /><br /> </section>

<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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/interior_m3_1200.jpg" width="1200" height="675" 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" /> </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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/nissan_leaf_interior_1200.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Nissan Follows Tesla Driving Automation Across Lineup" title="Nissan Follows Tesla Driving Automation Across Lineup" /> </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. 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<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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/model_3_winter_1200_comp.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Tesla Model 3 Winter Norway" title="Tesla Model 3 Winter Norway" /> </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/norway-tesla-sales-results-show-market-hungry-more-model-3-cars" 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=Norway+Tesla+Sales+Results+Show+A+Market+Hungry+For+More+Model+3+Cars -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/norway-tesla-sales-results-show-market-hungry-more-model-3-cars"> <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/norway-tesla-sales-results-show-market-hungry-more-model-3-cars&title=Norway+Tesla+Sales+Results+Show+A+Market+Hungry+For+More+Model+3+Cars" 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">NORWAY 2020 YTD RESULTS SHOW AN INTERESTING PICTURE<br><br>- 328,802 BEVs sold altogether <br><br>- 53,915 BEVs sold in 2020 YTD<br><br>YTD Ranking :<br><br>1. 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. 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/made-china-model-y-lines-being-built" target="_blank">Tesla Leads Industry Sales Forecast With 132% QoQ Change</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.torquenews.com/11826/metals-analyst-2030-tesla-need-50-all-nickel-supply-doubts-viability-future-plans" target="_blank">Tesla's Fremont Team at Giga Shanghai Building Model Y Lines and Retooling Kuka Robots</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/norway-tesla-sales-results-show-market-hungry-more-model-3-cars" 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=Norway+Tesla+Sales+Results+Show+A+Market+Hungry+For+More+Model+3+Cars -&nbsp;via&nbsp;@torquenewsauto&amp;url=https://www.torquenews.com/11681/norway-tesla-sales-results-show-market-hungry-more-model-3-cars"> <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/norway-tesla-sales-results-show-market-hungry-more-model-3-cars&title=Norway+Tesla+Sales+Results+Show+A+Market+Hungry+For+More+Model+3+Cars" 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'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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/model_y_robot_1200_compress.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Model Y Lines In China Being Built" title="Model Y Lines In China Being Built" /> </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. 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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"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/3q-retail-unit-sales-forecast.png" width="1200" height="675" alt="3rd Quarter Sales Forecast, Tesla vs Others" title="3rd Quarter Sales Forecast, Tesla vs Others" /> </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-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><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>The chart below is interactive. 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. 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