Tesla Model 3
Hertz Polestar and Tesla electric car rentals prove popular for extended test drives
International rental car giant Hertz says its increasingly electric fleet could help drive EV adoption now, and in the used market
Tesla to remove ultrasonic sensors, despite camera-only tech lacking key features
Tesla’s electric vehicles will soon be built without some promised features – but Tesla says a future update will resolve this
VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular
Tesla Model 3 update reportedly due next year with simplified interior, minor changes
Tesla is preparing an update to its popular Model 3 electric sedan, with changes including a simplified interior and improved performance
VFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
VFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
VFACTS August 2022: Tesla sales drive record month for EVs in Australia
Four out of five EV sales last month were a Tesla as US company benefits from a fresh shipment of the Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla full self-driving technology under fire as video seems to show it failing to detect child-sized object
A pair of testing videos have been released in recent days, showing Tesla vehicles failing to stop for child-sized objects
VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it’s not clear sailing yet
Tesla facing lawsuit for allegedly painting over structural cracks
A Tesla Model 3 owner has taken the company to court in Germany, claiming it painted over underbody cracks
EVs that qualify for incentives in Australia 2022
Despite five states now offering a subsidy/rebate for electric vehicles, not many models actually qualify
Tesla strips home charging cable from standard equipment list and removes refundable order fee
The decision to remove the Mobile Connector as a standard item comes after Model 3 and Model Y pricing increased last month
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 production paused
Expect further delays for the in-demand EVs
VFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top
A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011
Gold Coast hotel offers guests chance to hire Tesla Model 3
Guests at the Mantra hotel will be able to use Australia’s most popular electric vehicle for $30 an hour
What were the top 10 best-selling models worldwide in 2021?
Japanese marques took eight of the top 10 spots
Tesla Model Y price hike already, as Model 3 cost also increases
The new Tesla Model Y has only just touched down in Australia, and prices are up already
Tesla Enhanced Autopilot comes to Australia for $5100
While paid-up Australian Tesla customers wait for Full Self Driving to reach their car, the mid-level Enhanced Autopilot has become available
VFACTS May 2022: New car sales labour towards one million
Australia’s new-car market posted a small year-on-year swing towards negative growth in May’s election month, with continuing gains for ‘green’ cars and an even greater majority for the Toyota party
Tesla update adds improved driving range calculations based on weather forecasts
The latest over-the-air update allows Tesla’s models to provide more accurate driving range estimations with weather information
2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 recalled due to overheating CPU
Over-the-air updates will be rolled out to fix the problem
Tesla deliveries to Australia suspended until July
Australia’s most popular EV is set for a few hard months
Polestar 2 beats Tesla Model 3 in April sales race
While Tesla’s Model 3 may have been on sale in Australia longer, it’s now got some stiff competition in the market
2018-2022 Tesla Model 3 recalled
The issue covers cars made across a five-year period
