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11 hours ago
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Tesla gives the middle finger to its robotaxi rivals
The latest expansion of Tesla's robotaxi operation – which kicked off in the US in July – has been used to show the middle finger to the automaker's rivals. The now roughly 85-square-mile (137km) geofenced area where the company's electric robotaxis – which are modified Model Y SUVs – can operate was adjusted earlier this month to resemble a middle finger to rivals. If you think that's rude, it's less confronting than the previous shape, which resembled a giant penis and testicles. The phallic map was posted by Tesla's own robotaxi social media account in July with the words "Harder, better, faster, stronger'. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Rival robotaxi competitor, Waymo, which is owned by Google's Alphabet, replied with a larger map showing its 90 square miles (145km) of less restricted use of its robotaxis. Tesla fans have suggested online the new map, which was part of the program's third expansion since July, is a deliberate middle finger to rivals – although the automaker has not been made any comment. The robotaxi operation is a primary focus for Tesla, according to CEO Elon Musk, who posted on social media this week the currently limited service will open to the public in September 2025. The focus on the robotaxi business comes following a decline in Tesla vehicle sales in 2024, and its largest quarterly revenue drop in more than 10 years this year. It will also lose a significant revenue stream in September after US President Donald Trump's administration ended penalties for automakers breaching emissions limits. Tesla – with its vehicles having zero tailpipe emissions – made billions from selling credits to automakers to lower their average and reduce financial penalties. Mr Musk has said he hopes to expand the robotaxi service to San Francisco, California next. He has also said that, combined with Tesla's work on AI, the robotaxi business will make Tesla "the most valuable company in the world by far." Last year, Tesla revealed its Cybercab, a fully autonomous taxi that's expected to enter production in 2026. Before then, Tesla will introduce a more affordable, entry-level EV which Mr Musk described simply as a 'just a Model Y', having scuppered plans for a standalone new cut-price EV. In Australia, Telsa is currently offering discounts of up to $11,000 after it posted a 65 per cent sales slide in the July, with fewer than 1000 customer deliveries. MORE: Explore the Tesla showroomMORE: Ford CEO believes Google's self-driving tech is better than Tesla's Content originally sourced from: The latest expansion of Tesla's robotaxi operation – which kicked off in the US in July – has been used to show the middle finger to the automaker's rivals. The now roughly 85-square-mile (137km) geofenced area where the company's electric robotaxis – which are modified Model Y SUVs – can operate was adjusted earlier this month to resemble a middle finger to rivals. If you think that's rude, it's less confronting than the previous shape, which resembled a giant penis and testicles. The phallic map was posted by Tesla's own robotaxi social media account in July with the words "Harder, better, faster, stronger'. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Rival robotaxi competitor, Waymo, which is owned by Google's Alphabet, replied with a larger map showing its 90 square miles (145km) of less restricted use of its robotaxis. Tesla fans have suggested online the new map, which was part of the program's third expansion since July, is a deliberate middle finger to rivals – although the automaker has not been made any comment. The robotaxi operation is a primary focus for Tesla, according to CEO Elon Musk, who posted on social media this week the currently limited service will open to the public in September 2025. The focus on the robotaxi business comes following a decline in Tesla vehicle sales in 2024, and its largest quarterly revenue drop in more than 10 years this year. It will also lose a significant revenue stream in September after US President Donald Trump's administration ended penalties for automakers breaching emissions limits. Tesla – with its vehicles having zero tailpipe emissions – made billions from selling credits to automakers to lower their average and reduce financial penalties. Mr Musk has said he hopes to expand the robotaxi service to San Francisco, California next. He has also said that, combined with Tesla's work on AI, the robotaxi business will make Tesla "the most valuable company in the world by far." Last year, Tesla revealed its Cybercab, a fully autonomous taxi that's expected to enter production in 2026. Before then, Tesla will introduce a more affordable, entry-level EV which Mr Musk described simply as a 'just a Model Y', having scuppered plans for a standalone new cut-price EV. In Australia, Telsa is currently offering discounts of up to $11,000 after it posted a 65 per cent sales slide in the July, with fewer than 1000 customer deliveries. MORE: Explore the Tesla showroomMORE: Ford CEO believes Google's self-driving tech is better than Tesla's Content originally sourced from: The latest expansion of Tesla's robotaxi operation – which kicked off in the US in July – has been used to show the middle finger to the automaker's rivals. The now roughly 85-square-mile (137km) geofenced area where the company's electric robotaxis – which are modified Model Y SUVs – can operate was adjusted earlier this month to resemble a middle finger to rivals. If you think that's rude, it's less confronting than the previous shape, which resembled a giant penis and testicles. The phallic map was posted by Tesla's own robotaxi social media account in July with the words "Harder, better, faster, stronger'. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Rival robotaxi competitor, Waymo, which is owned by Google's Alphabet, replied with a larger map showing its 90 square miles (145km) of less restricted use of its robotaxis. Tesla fans have suggested online the new map, which was part of the program's third expansion since July, is a deliberate middle finger to rivals – although the automaker has not been made any comment. The robotaxi operation is a primary focus for Tesla, according to CEO Elon Musk, who posted on social media this week the currently limited service will open to the public in September 2025. The focus on the robotaxi business comes following a decline in Tesla vehicle sales in 2024, and its largest quarterly revenue drop in more than 10 years this year. It will also lose a significant revenue stream in September after US President Donald Trump's administration ended penalties for automakers breaching emissions limits. Tesla – with its vehicles having zero tailpipe emissions – made billions from selling credits to automakers to lower their average and reduce financial penalties. Mr Musk has said he hopes to expand the robotaxi service to San Francisco, California next. He has also said that, combined with Tesla's work on AI, the robotaxi business will make Tesla "the most valuable company in the world by far." Last year, Tesla revealed its Cybercab, a fully autonomous taxi that's expected to enter production in 2026. Before then, Tesla will introduce a more affordable, entry-level EV which Mr Musk described simply as a 'just a Model Y', having scuppered plans for a standalone new cut-price EV. In Australia, Telsa is currently offering discounts of up to $11,000 after it posted a 65 per cent sales slide in the July, with fewer than 1000 customer deliveries. MORE: Explore the Tesla showroomMORE: Ford CEO believes Google's self-driving tech is better than Tesla's Content originally sourced from: The latest expansion of Tesla's robotaxi operation – which kicked off in the US in July – has been used to show the middle finger to the automaker's rivals. The now roughly 85-square-mile (137km) geofenced area where the company's electric robotaxis – which are modified Model Y SUVs – can operate was adjusted earlier this month to resemble a middle finger to rivals. If you think that's rude, it's less confronting than the previous shape, which resembled a giant penis and testicles. The phallic map was posted by Tesla's own robotaxi social media account in July with the words "Harder, better, faster, stronger'. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Rival robotaxi competitor, Waymo, which is owned by Google's Alphabet, replied with a larger map showing its 90 square miles (145km) of less restricted use of its robotaxis. Tesla fans have suggested online the new map, which was part of the program's third expansion since July, is a deliberate middle finger to rivals – although the automaker has not been made any comment. The robotaxi operation is a primary focus for Tesla, according to CEO Elon Musk, who posted on social media this week the currently limited service will open to the public in September 2025. The focus on the robotaxi business comes following a decline in Tesla vehicle sales in 2024, and its largest quarterly revenue drop in more than 10 years this year. It will also lose a significant revenue stream in September after US President Donald Trump's administration ended penalties for automakers breaching emissions limits. Tesla – with its vehicles having zero tailpipe emissions – made billions from selling credits to automakers to lower their average and reduce financial penalties. Mr Musk has said he hopes to expand the robotaxi service to San Francisco, California next. He has also said that, combined with Tesla's work on AI, the robotaxi business will make Tesla "the most valuable company in the world by far." Last year, Tesla revealed its Cybercab, a fully autonomous taxi that's expected to enter production in 2026. Before then, Tesla will introduce a more affordable, entry-level EV which Mr Musk described simply as a 'just a Model Y', having scuppered plans for a standalone new cut-price EV. In Australia, Telsa is currently offering discounts of up to $11,000 after it posted a 65 per cent sales slide in the July, with fewer than 1000 customer deliveries. MORE: Explore the Tesla showroomMORE: Ford CEO believes Google's self-driving tech is better than Tesla's Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
a day ago
- The Advertiser
Cadillac deals bring savings of up to $16,000
Deals are being offered on the Cadillac Lyriq, including a lower comparison rate for buyers who finance the electric SUV plus substantial discounts. The offers are available until September 30, 2025, unless extended, and while stocks last. All offers require you to take delivery of a Lyriq by November 30. Cadillac Australia is offering, through lender Plenti, a comparison rate of 1.99 per cent per annum over a term of up to 48 months, and with no balloon payment. The US luxury brand is also offering Lyriqs with the combined value of on-road costs and Luxury Car Tax (LCT) taken off the total drive-away price. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. That means buyers will not only avoid paying the value of the LCT, they also won't pay for the cost of stamp duty, registration and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance. The Lyriq drive-away price therefore is brought down to $114,935 for the Luxury, or $116,473 for the Sport. On-road costs vary between each state and territory. Here's how much you can save depending on where you live: Cadillac already offers either a complimentary home charger or three years of free public charging when you buy a Lyriq, plus five years of free servicing. It says if you order a new Lyriq, you can take delivery in September. However, the company also has a selection of inventory on its website, featuring discounts of up to $15,424. Cadillac started local deliveries in Australia early this year and sells vehicles through an agency model, whereby it owns its own stock and sells it at a fixed price, much like fellow luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Genesis. By eschewing the traditional dealer franchise model employed by Audi and BMW, it means the retail network is destined to expand much more slowly. Cadillac has just one retail location at present – located in Sydney – with a second location opening later this year in Brisbane. The brand isn't yet reporting its monthly sales numbers via VFACTS, and has confirmed it doesn't plan to do so this year – unlike fellow General Motors brands Chevrolet and GMC, which are sold through the GM Specialty Vehicles dealer network. Cadillac isn't the only brand offering deals in this segment. Audi is offering its rival Q6 e-tron with a zero per cent per annum comparison rate, also until September 30, while Mercedes-Benz is advertising EQE SUVs on its website with savings of between $24,735 and $27,956. MORE: Explore the Cadillac Lyriq showroom Content originally sourced from: Deals are being offered on the Cadillac Lyriq, including a lower comparison rate for buyers who finance the electric SUV plus substantial discounts. The offers are available until September 30, 2025, unless extended, and while stocks last. All offers require you to take delivery of a Lyriq by November 30. Cadillac Australia is offering, through lender Plenti, a comparison rate of 1.99 per cent per annum over a term of up to 48 months, and with no balloon payment. The US luxury brand is also offering Lyriqs with the combined value of on-road costs and Luxury Car Tax (LCT) taken off the total drive-away price. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. That means buyers will not only avoid paying the value of the LCT, they also won't pay for the cost of stamp duty, registration and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance. The Lyriq drive-away price therefore is brought down to $114,935 for the Luxury, or $116,473 for the Sport. On-road costs vary between each state and territory. Here's how much you can save depending on where you live: Cadillac already offers either a complimentary home charger or three years of free public charging when you buy a Lyriq, plus five years of free servicing. It says if you order a new Lyriq, you can take delivery in September. However, the company also has a selection of inventory on its website, featuring discounts of up to $15,424. Cadillac started local deliveries in Australia early this year and sells vehicles through an agency model, whereby it owns its own stock and sells it at a fixed price, much like fellow luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Genesis. By eschewing the traditional dealer franchise model employed by Audi and BMW, it means the retail network is destined to expand much more slowly. Cadillac has just one retail location at present – located in Sydney – with a second location opening later this year in Brisbane. The brand isn't yet reporting its monthly sales numbers via VFACTS, and has confirmed it doesn't plan to do so this year – unlike fellow General Motors brands Chevrolet and GMC, which are sold through the GM Specialty Vehicles dealer network. Cadillac isn't the only brand offering deals in this segment. Audi is offering its rival Q6 e-tron with a zero per cent per annum comparison rate, also until September 30, while Mercedes-Benz is advertising EQE SUVs on its website with savings of between $24,735 and $27,956. MORE: Explore the Cadillac Lyriq showroom Content originally sourced from: Deals are being offered on the Cadillac Lyriq, including a lower comparison rate for buyers who finance the electric SUV plus substantial discounts. The offers are available until September 30, 2025, unless extended, and while stocks last. All offers require you to take delivery of a Lyriq by November 30. Cadillac Australia is offering, through lender Plenti, a comparison rate of 1.99 per cent per annum over a term of up to 48 months, and with no balloon payment. The US luxury brand is also offering Lyriqs with the combined value of on-road costs and Luxury Car Tax (LCT) taken off the total drive-away price. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. That means buyers will not only avoid paying the value of the LCT, they also won't pay for the cost of stamp duty, registration and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance. The Lyriq drive-away price therefore is brought down to $114,935 for the Luxury, or $116,473 for the Sport. On-road costs vary between each state and territory. Here's how much you can save depending on where you live: Cadillac already offers either a complimentary home charger or three years of free public charging when you buy a Lyriq, plus five years of free servicing. It says if you order a new Lyriq, you can take delivery in September. However, the company also has a selection of inventory on its website, featuring discounts of up to $15,424. Cadillac started local deliveries in Australia early this year and sells vehicles through an agency model, whereby it owns its own stock and sells it at a fixed price, much like fellow luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Genesis. By eschewing the traditional dealer franchise model employed by Audi and BMW, it means the retail network is destined to expand much more slowly. Cadillac has just one retail location at present – located in Sydney – with a second location opening later this year in Brisbane. The brand isn't yet reporting its monthly sales numbers via VFACTS, and has confirmed it doesn't plan to do so this year – unlike fellow General Motors brands Chevrolet and GMC, which are sold through the GM Specialty Vehicles dealer network. Cadillac isn't the only brand offering deals in this segment. Audi is offering its rival Q6 e-tron with a zero per cent per annum comparison rate, also until September 30, while Mercedes-Benz is advertising EQE SUVs on its website with savings of between $24,735 and $27,956. MORE: Explore the Cadillac Lyriq showroom Content originally sourced from: Deals are being offered on the Cadillac Lyriq, including a lower comparison rate for buyers who finance the electric SUV plus substantial discounts. The offers are available until September 30, 2025, unless extended, and while stocks last. All offers require you to take delivery of a Lyriq by November 30. Cadillac Australia is offering, through lender Plenti, a comparison rate of 1.99 per cent per annum over a term of up to 48 months, and with no balloon payment. The US luxury brand is also offering Lyriqs with the combined value of on-road costs and Luxury Car Tax (LCT) taken off the total drive-away price. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. That means buyers will not only avoid paying the value of the LCT, they also won't pay for the cost of stamp duty, registration and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance. The Lyriq drive-away price therefore is brought down to $114,935 for the Luxury, or $116,473 for the Sport. On-road costs vary between each state and territory. Here's how much you can save depending on where you live: Cadillac already offers either a complimentary home charger or three years of free public charging when you buy a Lyriq, plus five years of free servicing. It says if you order a new Lyriq, you can take delivery in September. However, the company also has a selection of inventory on its website, featuring discounts of up to $15,424. Cadillac started local deliveries in Australia early this year and sells vehicles through an agency model, whereby it owns its own stock and sells it at a fixed price, much like fellow luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Genesis. By eschewing the traditional dealer franchise model employed by Audi and BMW, it means the retail network is destined to expand much more slowly. Cadillac has just one retail location at present – located in Sydney – with a second location opening later this year in Brisbane. The brand isn't yet reporting its monthly sales numbers via VFACTS, and has confirmed it doesn't plan to do so this year – unlike fellow General Motors brands Chevrolet and GMC, which are sold through the GM Specialty Vehicles dealer network. Cadillac isn't the only brand offering deals in this segment. Audi is offering its rival Q6 e-tron with a zero per cent per annum comparison rate, also until September 30, while Mercedes-Benz is advertising EQE SUVs on its website with savings of between $24,735 and $27,956. MORE: Explore the Cadillac Lyriq showroom Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
BYD Sealion 7 outsells Tesla Model Y to become Australia's most popular EV
The BYD Sealion 7 knocked off the Tesla Model Yas the best-selling electric car in Australia in July, marking the second month this year the Chinese electric SUV has managed this feat. In July, BYD delivered 1427 examples of the Sealion 7 – which only landed in showrooms six months ago – to find almost three times as many buyers as the Model Y, which slumped to 555 for the month. It came as overall electric vehicle (EV) sales in July increased 7.1 per cent year on year, despite a significant slump for Tesla. To the end of July, the Tesla Model Y still leads the EV sales charts in Australia with 10,986 deliveries. The Sealion 7 sits in second place with 5183 deliveries, though this still puts it ahead of the Tesla Model 3 (4077), Kia EV5 (3227) and MG 4 (2429). CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. While July was only the second time it was ahead of the Model Y – April being the previous month, with 743 sales against 280 for the Tesla – the Sealion 7 has outsold the Model 3 every month since April 2025. The Sealion 7 outsold both combined in July, the Model 3 adding 362 sales for a Tesla brand total of 917 vehicles. The Tesla remains ahead year-to-date by a healthy 5803 vehicles, but the US automaker continues to struggle to return to its previous heights. It posted its first global sales decline in its history in 2024 – including a 16.9 per cent fall in Australia. A strong June result – the brand's highest in a year – now appears a false dawn for Tesla after a torrid July where its sales fell 64.6 per cent year-on-year. BYD, in contrast, saw sales growth of 158 per cent in July, following on from its June result where it became the first Chinese car brand to make the top five best-sellers in Australia. MORE: Explore the BYD Sealion 7 showroom MORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: The BYD Sealion 7 knocked off the Tesla Model Yas the best-selling electric car in Australia in July, marking the second month this year the Chinese electric SUV has managed this feat. In July, BYD delivered 1427 examples of the Sealion 7 – which only landed in showrooms six months ago – to find almost three times as many buyers as the Model Y, which slumped to 555 for the month. It came as overall electric vehicle (EV) sales in July increased 7.1 per cent year on year, despite a significant slump for Tesla. To the end of July, the Tesla Model Y still leads the EV sales charts in Australia with 10,986 deliveries. The Sealion 7 sits in second place with 5183 deliveries, though this still puts it ahead of the Tesla Model 3 (4077), Kia EV5 (3227) and MG 4 (2429). CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. While July was only the second time it was ahead of the Model Y – April being the previous month, with 743 sales against 280 for the Tesla – the Sealion 7 has outsold the Model 3 every month since April 2025. The Sealion 7 outsold both combined in July, the Model 3 adding 362 sales for a Tesla brand total of 917 vehicles. The Tesla remains ahead year-to-date by a healthy 5803 vehicles, but the US automaker continues to struggle to return to its previous heights. It posted its first global sales decline in its history in 2024 – including a 16.9 per cent fall in Australia. A strong June result – the brand's highest in a year – now appears a false dawn for Tesla after a torrid July where its sales fell 64.6 per cent year-on-year. BYD, in contrast, saw sales growth of 158 per cent in July, following on from its June result where it became the first Chinese car brand to make the top five best-sellers in Australia. MORE: Explore the BYD Sealion 7 showroom MORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: The BYD Sealion 7 knocked off the Tesla Model Yas the best-selling electric car in Australia in July, marking the second month this year the Chinese electric SUV has managed this feat. In July, BYD delivered 1427 examples of the Sealion 7 – which only landed in showrooms six months ago – to find almost three times as many buyers as the Model Y, which slumped to 555 for the month. It came as overall electric vehicle (EV) sales in July increased 7.1 per cent year on year, despite a significant slump for Tesla. To the end of July, the Tesla Model Y still leads the EV sales charts in Australia with 10,986 deliveries. The Sealion 7 sits in second place with 5183 deliveries, though this still puts it ahead of the Tesla Model 3 (4077), Kia EV5 (3227) and MG 4 (2429). CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. While July was only the second time it was ahead of the Model Y – April being the previous month, with 743 sales against 280 for the Tesla – the Sealion 7 has outsold the Model 3 every month since April 2025. The Sealion 7 outsold both combined in July, the Model 3 adding 362 sales for a Tesla brand total of 917 vehicles. The Tesla remains ahead year-to-date by a healthy 5803 vehicles, but the US automaker continues to struggle to return to its previous heights. It posted its first global sales decline in its history in 2024 – including a 16.9 per cent fall in Australia. A strong June result – the brand's highest in a year – now appears a false dawn for Tesla after a torrid July where its sales fell 64.6 per cent year-on-year. BYD, in contrast, saw sales growth of 158 per cent in July, following on from its June result where it became the first Chinese car brand to make the top five best-sellers in Australia. MORE: Explore the BYD Sealion 7 showroom MORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: The BYD Sealion 7 knocked off the Tesla Model Yas the best-selling electric car in Australia in July, marking the second month this year the Chinese electric SUV has managed this feat. In July, BYD delivered 1427 examples of the Sealion 7 – which only landed in showrooms six months ago – to find almost three times as many buyers as the Model Y, which slumped to 555 for the month. It came as overall electric vehicle (EV) sales in July increased 7.1 per cent year on year, despite a significant slump for Tesla. To the end of July, the Tesla Model Y still leads the EV sales charts in Australia with 10,986 deliveries. The Sealion 7 sits in second place with 5183 deliveries, though this still puts it ahead of the Tesla Model 3 (4077), Kia EV5 (3227) and MG 4 (2429). CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. While July was only the second time it was ahead of the Model Y – April being the previous month, with 743 sales against 280 for the Tesla – the Sealion 7 has outsold the Model 3 every month since April 2025. The Sealion 7 outsold both combined in July, the Model 3 adding 362 sales for a Tesla brand total of 917 vehicles. The Tesla remains ahead year-to-date by a healthy 5803 vehicles, but the US automaker continues to struggle to return to its previous heights. It posted its first global sales decline in its history in 2024 – including a 16.9 per cent fall in Australia. A strong June result – the brand's highest in a year – now appears a false dawn for Tesla after a torrid July where its sales fell 64.6 per cent year-on-year. BYD, in contrast, saw sales growth of 158 per cent in July, following on from its June result where it became the first Chinese car brand to make the top five best-sellers in Australia. MORE: Explore the BYD Sealion 7 showroom MORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from:
