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Volvo development boss drives a Tesla Model Y to work

Volvo development boss drives a Tesla Model Y to work

Here's why that's actually a positive for Volvo.

By Brian Potter 06 November 2023

Tesla Model Y on track to become Europe’s best-selling car in September

Tesla Model Y on track to become Europe’s best-selling car in September

There’s just one other EV on the list.

By Brian Potter 27 October 2023

Which cars offer the most luggage space? We analyse them by segment

Which cars offer the most luggage space? We analyse them by segment

Here are the best-selling cars in Europe with the highest load capacity.

By Brian Potter 16 October 2023

Tesla had the auto industry's highest repeat buyer rate in H1 2023

Tesla had the auto industry's highest repeat buyer rate in H1 2023

Tesla was once again the leader in brand loyalty with a rate of 68.4 percent compared to an industry average of 50.6 percent.

By Brian Potter 11 October 2023

Six Tesla Model Ys engulf in flames on a trailer in Turkey

Six Tesla Model Ys engulf in flames on a trailer in Turkey

The late-night blaze left firefighters scrambling to extinguish the flames and tackle thermal runaway.

By Suvrat Kothari 08 October 2023

Aftermarket / Tuning

Tesla Model Y gets beadlock off-road wheels from Unplugged Performance

Tesla Model Y gets beadlock off-road wheels from Unplugged Performance

The wheels are "a taste of what's to come" for the Cybertruck, said Unplugged Performance's CEO.

By Brian Potter 02 October 2023

Tesla reportedly part of EU probe into China-made EV imports

Tesla reportedly part of EU probe into China-made EV imports

Tesla currently exports the Shanghai-built Model 3 to Europe and sold 93,700 China-made EVs in the region from January through July.

By Brian Potter 28 September 2023

10 Tesla Model Y EVs burn in Frankfurt, anonymous letter claims responsibility

10 Tesla Model Y EVs burn in Frankfurt, anonymous letter claims responsibility

Five more Teslas were damaged, according to the fire department.

By Brian Potter 14 September 2023

Europe: Plug-in car sales accelerated in July 2023

Europe: Plug-in car sales accelerated in July 2023

The Tesla Model Y remains the most popular all-electric model.

By Brian Potter 12 September 2023

Tesla shows off all of its EVs on a family trip

Tesla shows off all of its EVs on a family trip

Well... Roadsters (new and old) are missing.

By Brian Potter 11 September 2023

Designer imagines what a refreshed Tesla Model Y “Juniper” could look like

Designer imagines what a refreshed Tesla Model Y “Juniper” could look like

The renders are heavily influenced by the recently revealed Tesla Model 3 refresh.

By Brian Potter 07 September 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla produced its two millionth electric car in Shanghai

Tesla produced its two millionth electric car in Shanghai

The plant went into operation in late 2019 and quickly became the world's largest BEV factory.

By Brian Potter 07 September 2023

Races and Chases

Watch Tesla Model Y driver try to evade the police with shredded tyres

Watch Tesla Model Y driver try to evade the police with shredded tyres

The driver didn’t pull over after an HOV violation, so the California Highway Patrol began a pursuit which involved a spike strip.

By Brian Potter 29 August 2023

Races and Chases

Dodge Durango Hellcat takes on Tesla Model Y Performance in all-American drag race

Dodge Durango Hellcat takes on Tesla Model Y Performance in all-American drag race

On paper, these are two very different vehicles, but in reality, it's another story.

By Brian Potter 28 August 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales almost doubled in July 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales almost doubled in July 2023

One battery electric car was registered every 60 seconds, on average.

By Brian Potter 07 August 2023

Tesla Model Y crowned Europe's best-selling car overall in H1 2023

Tesla Model Y crowned Europe's best-selling car overall in H1 2023

The electric crossover outsold the much more affordable ICE-powered Dacia Sandero and Volkswagen T-Roc.

By Brian Potter 20 July 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales reached 25% market share in June 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales reached 25% market share in June 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling model last month with over 5,500 units sold.

By Brian Potter 10 July 2023

German-made Tesla Model Y RWD now available in Midnight Cherry Red, Quicksilver

German-made Tesla Model Y RWD now available in Midnight Cherry Red, Quicksilver

The entry-level variant of the crossover was previously shipped from China to Europe.

By Brian Potter 06 July 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Take a peek behind the scenes of the Tesla Model Y’s development

Take a peek behind the scenes of the Tesla Model Y’s development

A special alloy was developed for the big metal castings so that they wouldn’t flex.

By Iulian Dnistran 02 July 2023

Tesla’s UK scrappage policy can reduce Model 3 and Model Y prices by £4,000

Tesla’s UK scrappage policy can reduce Model 3 and Model Y prices by £4,000

Tesla thinks its scrappage policy for the UK will accelerate its mission toward a sustainable future.

By Brian Potter 09 June 2023

UK noted strong plug-in car sales in May 2023

UK noted strong plug-in car sales in May 2023

The Tesla Model Y maintains its position in the top 10 best-selling models.

By Brian Potter 07 June 2023

Races and Chases

Watch Tesla Model Y start drag race in reverse, still win

Watch Tesla Model Y start drag race in reverse, still win

Despite the embarrassing start, the Tesla Model Y managed to overtake the Mercedes-AMG SUV right before the finish line.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2023

Tesla Model Y was the world's best-selling car in Q1 2023

Tesla Model Y was the world's best-selling car in Q1 2023

According to JATO data compiled for Motor1, the Model Y was the first electric car to lead global sales for a period.

By Brian Potter 26 May 2023

UK: Tesla Model Y owner explains why she tried filling it up with petrol

UK: Tesla Model Y owner explains why she tried filling it up with petrol

Tesla CEO Elon Musk defended her on Twitter, noting that it "happens from time to time," and that "habits die hard."

By Brian Potter 25 May 2023

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