

Tesla

VFACTS October 2023: New car sales hit one million year-to-date
More than one million vehicles have been registered in Australia in 2023 – the earliest result ever – with two months remaining

Tesla is selling V4 Superchargers to fuel giant BP to kickstart network
The move marks the first time Tesla has supplied its Superchargers to a third-party network

2024 Tesla Model 3 Plaid confirmed in parts catalogue
What Performance? The Tesla Model 3 Plaid is all but confirmed to join the facelifted electric sedan

Tesla update predicts Supercharger availability and wait times
The software update makes Tesla’s even smarter to help alleviate public charging concerns

VFACTS September 2023: Yet another record-breaker, EVs continue to grow
More cars than ever were registered last month for the third month running as supply shortages ease

2024 Tesla Model Y updated in China, unconfirmed for Australia
The refreshed Model Y electric SUV blends old with new

Electric car sales pass 100,000 mark in Australia
There are now more than 100,000 EVs in Australia, but there’s still a long way to go before they become mainstream

Tesla’s value predicted to boost from new Dojo self-driving supercomputer
Tesla’s new image-based Dojo supercomputer could spark potential, according to analysts

VFACTS August 2023: Record month for new cars, Toyota rebounds
New-car deliveries have beaten the August record as supply shortages continue to ease, with Toyota posting its best-ever result for the month

2024 Tesla Model 3 facelift revealed, pricing confirmed
The much-anticipated Model 3 refresh has been unveiled, bringing the top-selling electric sedan more upmarket

2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh: Everything we know so far
Here’s the definitive guide on what to expect for the rumoured 2024 Tesla Model 3 update

Tesla significantly expands Superchargers to all EVs in Australia, but…
All EVs can now access more Tesla Superchargers in Australia – if you’re willing to pay

Tesla V4 Superchargers expand to the UK, open to all EV types
Tesla’s new V4 Superchargers are rolling out to better suit non-Tesla EV models

400km in 10 minutes? New fast-charging EV batteries due in 2024
The world’s largest EV battery supplier has announced a new LFP battery. Is this the closest ‘official’ hint of an imminent Model 3 update launch to date?

How a Tesla write-off from the US landed in Ukraine – with the previous owner still logged in
In a lesson of vehicle data privacy, an American journalists’ former Tesla started using his online accounts – from nearly 8000 kilometres overseas and almost a year later

VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory
New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger

Tesla allegedly suppressed driving range complaints in the US, cancelled service appointments
Tesla has been accused of deliberately attempting to suppress customer complaints of poor real-world range results in the US.

The tech race is crippling new car reliability, study finds
The survey, now in its 37th year, has revealed increasingly tech-laden new cars have impacted reliability.

Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts
A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.

Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)
Wheels continues its 70th anniversary with the second instalment in its three-mag series

VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat

2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric car prices slashed to new lows
Electric car brand Tesla has cut Model 3 and Model Y pricing in Australia, with savings of up to $6395

Charging: How Tesla will stay profitable, even without top-selling EVs
Here’s how the popular American brand isn’t just earning money from making cars and selling carbon credits.

Ford & GM switching to Tesla NACS EV chargers in North America
The landmark move will see the first non-Tesla car manufacturer integrate with its Supercharging network