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NZ Autocar
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Tesla Model Y Performance hits the Nurburgring
A revised Performance version of Tesla's 'Juniper' Model Y update will soon join the electric family SUV line-up. Despite the camouflage, it's possible to make out subtle design tweaks. Tesla doesn't go all out to hide its potent Performance or top-spec Plaid versions. This tester has an identical front bumper to the facelifted Model Y, and the Cybertruck-inspired lighting signature. Rear lights are unlikely to change either. In fact the only real change to hint it's the Performance model is in the new ducktail spoiler and flash wheel design. The latter will come wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tyres. You can expect red brake calipers too for the Performance mode, as seen on this prototype. And a lower ride height is possible. Expect a suspension retune and perhaps extended range, given that the other variants showed range improvements. It is up to 620km for the Long Range Rear-Drive model. Check out our review of the 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance here. There could be a boost in performance, too. The previous Performance model managed 0-96 in 3.5 seconds. An even lower figure would place it amongst some seriously rapid SUVs. There will surely be a redesigned centre console, like with the other updated Model Y variants. A new wheel is likely too. And instead of having two stalks the new car will have just one, with gear selection being done via the central screen. The infotainment system is the latest from Tesla, although it sits within the same 15.4-inch touchscreen display.
West Australian
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Tesla Australia says it's focused on cars, not Elon Musk
Tesla's Australian division says its main focus right now is to get people behind the wheel of its cars, including the facelifted Tesla Model Y , amid persistent US reports about the electric vehicle (EV) company's controversial CEO Elon Musk and his involvement with the Trump administration. While it's impossible to draw direct correlations between Mr Musk's political endeavours and the carmaker's sales performance, Tesla's local sales have undoubtedly been on a significant downward spiral over the past 12 months. In April 2025, Tesla managed just 500 deliveries for the entire month , almost 76 per cent fewer EVs than it sold in the same month last year, placing it 23rd on the sales chart just ahead of Porsche, but behind other luxury brands like Land Rover and Audi. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Meantime, key rival BYD sold more than six times the number of vehicles last month (3207), over 127 per cent up on April 2024 and placing it 10th overall for the month. Year to date, Australian Tesla sales are now almost 62 per cent down. Asked about the potential impact of Mr Musk's high-profile activities in the US on local sales and perceptions of his company, Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said he preferred to focus on Tesla's vehicles rather than its CEO's politics. 'Externally, looking at any of these political factors, is going to have some kind of influence, depending on what people see in the media, so that would likely be having an impact on people engaging with us,' he told CarExpert at this week's Australian launch of the facelifted 2025 Tesla Model Y. 'We're trying to take this as an opportunity to remind the Australian public of our products and how great they are.' The Model Y's midlife 'Juniper' facelift brings a raft of updates including revised suspension, tweaked interior equipment, increased range, and Cybertruck-inspired styling. The Model Y was unavailable for several months in the lead up to first deliveries of the facelifted mid-size electric SUV, heavily impacting the American brand's local sales given the model's status as its best-selling vehicle and Australia's favourite EV in 2024. 'Obviously [with] a new Model Y coming up, we're focusing on that, and then also our local business,' said Mr Drew. 'So far, the response has been amazing. We've only just started test drives of [the Model Y] within the past few weeks in Australia, and we've had record test drive numbers than we've had in our entire time in the country. '[That's] partly why we've been trying to make sure people can see into Tesla Australia, and who we are as an established brand here, [to] help solidify why we still remain the number one EV brand in the country.' MORE: Tesla revenue plunges as global sales slump MORE: No love for Elon Musk? Tesla owners are ditching their cars at record rates MORE: Tesla vandalism and fake ads highlight anti-Elon Musk sentiment
7NEWS
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Tesla Australia says it's focused on cars, not Elon Musk
Tesla's Australian division says its main focus right now is to get people behind the wheel of its cars, including the facelifted Tesla Model Y, amid persistent US reports about the electric vehicle (EV) company's controversial CEO Elon Musk and his involvement with the Trump administration. While it's impossible to draw direct correlations between Mr Musk's political endeavours and the carmaker's sales performance, Tesla's local sales have undoubtedly been on a significant downward spiral over the past 12 months. In April 2025, Tesla managed just 500 deliveries for the entire month, almost 76 per cent fewer EVs than it sold in the same month last year, placing it 23rd on the sales chart just ahead of Porsche, but behind other luxury brands like Land Rover and Audi. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Meantime, key rival BYD sold more than six times the number of vehicles last month (3207), over 127 per cent up on April 2024 and placing it 10th overall for the month. Year to date, Australian Tesla sales are now almost 62 per cent down. Asked about the potential impact of Mr Musk's high-profile activities in the US on local sales and perceptions of his company, Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said he preferred to focus on Tesla's vehicles rather than its CEO's politics. 'Externally, looking at any of these political factors, is going to have some kind of influence, depending on what people see in the media, so that would likely be having an impact on people engaging with us,' he told CarExpert at this week's Australian launch of the facelifted 2025 Tesla Model Y. 'We're trying to take this as an opportunity to remind the Australian public of our products and how great they are.' The Model Y's midlife 'Juniper' facelift brings a raft of updates including revised suspension, tweaked interior equipment, increased range, and Cybertruck-inspired styling. The Model Y was unavailable for several months in the lead up to first deliveries of the facelifted mid-size electric SUV, heavily impacting the American brand's local sales given the model's status as its best-selling vehicle and Australia's favourite EV in 2024. 'Obviously [with] a new Model Y coming up, we're focusing on that, and then also our local business,' said Mr Drew. 'So far, the response has been amazing. We've only just started test drives of [the Model Y] within the past few weeks in Australia, and we've had record test drive numbers than we've had in our entire time in the country. '[That's] partly why we've been trying to make sure people can see into Tesla Australia, and who we are as an established brand here, [to] help solidify why we still remain the number one EV brand in the country.'
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Tesla Australia says it's focused on cars, not Elon Musk
Tesla's Australian division says its main focus right now is to get people behind the wheel of its cars, including the facelifted Tesla Model Y, amid persistent US reports about the electric vehicle (EV) company's controversial CEO Elon Musk and his involvement with the Trump administration. While it's impossible to draw direct correlations between Mr Musk's political endeavours and the carmaker's sales performance, Tesla's local sales have undoubtedly been on a significant downward spiral over the past 12 months. In April 2025, Tesla managed just 500 deliveries for the entire month, almost 76 per cent fewer EVs than it sold in the same month last year, placing it 23rd on the sales chart just ahead of Porsche, but behind other luxury brands like Land Rover and Audi. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Meantime, key rival BYD sold more than six times the number of vehicles last month (3207), over 127 per cent up on April 2024 and placing it 10th overall for the month. Year to date, Australian Tesla sales are now almost 62 per cent down. Asked about the potential impact of Mr Musk's high-profile activities in the US on local sales and perceptions of his company, Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said he preferred to focus on Tesla's vehicles rather than its CEO's politics. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'Externally, looking at any of these political factors, is going to have some kind of influence, depending on what people see in the media, so that would likely be having an impact on people engaging with us,' he told CarExpert at this week's Australian launch of the facelifted 2025 Tesla Model Y. 'We're trying to take this as an opportunity to remind the Australian public of our products and how great they are.' The Model Y's midlife 'Juniper' facelift brings a raft of updates including revised suspension, tweaked interior equipment, increased range, and Cybertruck-inspired styling. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Model Y was unavailable for several months in the lead up to first deliveries of the facelifted mid-size electric SUV, heavily impacting the American brand's local sales given the model's status as its best-selling vehicle and Australia's favourite EV in 2024. 'Obviously [with] a new Model Y coming up, we're focusing on that, and then also our local business,' said Mr Drew. 'So far, the response has been amazing. We've only just started test drives of [the Model Y] within the past few weeks in Australia, and we've had record test drive numbers than we've had in our entire time in the country. '[That's] partly why we've been trying to make sure people can see into Tesla Australia, and who we are as an established brand here, [to] help solidify why we still remain the number one EV brand in the country.' MORE: Tesla revenue plunges as global sales slumpMORE: No love for Elon Musk? Tesla owners are ditching their cars at record ratesMORE: Tesla vandalism and fake ads highlight anti-Elon Musk sentiment
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This Cybertruck-Esque Casket Offers a $10 Million 'Full Self-Burying' Option
It's hard to argue against the fact that the Tesla Cybertruck is an iconic design. Whether one likes it or not, it's shifted the way many brands think about construction and composition. For proof, look no further than to Titan Caskets, the company behind the Hypercasket — a stainless steel sarcophagus for tech lovers. Priced at a lofty $9999, this angular box features 12-gauge stainless steel construction and premium vegan leather upholstery inside, along with rubber gaskets and a gas piston for a tight seal and ease of closing. Opening it requires use of the recessed handle that hides in the top of the casket until it's needed. The box also has a memory tube for storing photos or messages, and Titan even includes a cloth to clean the outside of the casket. If that's not enough to entice you to plop your mortal form in one of these, perhaps the Hypercasket options list could sway you. For just $99, you can add a seat belt, in case you're worried about winding up in a post-mortem wreck. But that modest option can't compare to the "Full Self-Burying" function. For a mere $10 million (yes, that's a one with seven zeros behind it), Titan says this option will enable your casket to bury itself in the ground. Those hoping to utilize the FSB feature are encouraged not to hold their breath (either literally and figuratively, thought the former could potentially be good for Titan's business). According to the company, "This feature is currently in development and will be added via an update at a future date*." That asterisk leads to a footnote: "*Full self burying functionality is not guaranteed to arrive this century. Functionality may be rolled out via wireless, over-the-air update or through a team of shovel wielding oompa-loompas. Regulatory approval pending." The apparently Cybertruck-inspired product actually arrived sometime last year but as yet, it's flown under the radar — or rather, six feet under the ground. We've reached out to Titan for more information on the design process and options; we'll update you here if we hear Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
