Tesla
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
Tesla Cybertruck to get quad motors, says Musk
As well as the ability to drive diagonally
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
Tesla to cut 10 per cent of salaried staff, increasing hourly workers
Elon Musk wants staff back in the office, but there will be less of them returning to a desk over the next few months
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
2023 Tesla Model Y production to increase, Australian delivery times blowout to 2023
Elon Musk has confirmed production could increase for the EV SUV
2023 Tesla Model Y Australian pricing
The Model Y is finally here, with Tesla putting its SUV on sale from $68,900
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
Volkswagen Group aiming to beat Tesla’s EV sales by 2025
The Group’s boss believes it can top the electric vehicle pioneer by the middle of the decade
Tesla opens European Supercharger network to other brands
The expanded Supercharger network will be available for more electric vehicle owners across Europe
2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 recalled due to overheating CPU
Over-the-air updates will be rolled out to fix the problem
Tesla Cybertruck removed from sale on Australian website
The controversial Tesla Cybertruck increasingly looks like it won’t ever come to Australia
Tesla deliveries to Australia suspended until July
Australia’s most popular EV is set for a few hard months
