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Tesla needs a blockbuster EV to break a sales slump. Can a stripped-down Model Y do the job?
A pared-down Model Y might do little to lift Tesla sales. To really get people excited about the brand again, Tesla needs “actual new vehicle models,” one analyst said.
Elon Musk’s off-the-cuff confirmation that Tesla’s long-promised lower-priced electric vehicle will closely resemble a stripped-down Model Y has done little to rekindle excitement around the brand. The remark came during Tesla’s post-earnings call earlier this week,
Elon Musk has finally confirmed that Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car is just going to be the Model Y in a cheaper format. Musk has ended months of speculations and misinformation, which he partly created, about Tesla’s upcoming cheaper electric vehicle model.
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MotorTrend on MSN2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD First Test: Does the Juniper Update Make Significant Improvements?
With the recent so-called “Juniper” refresh for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, we were very interested to see if Tesla has addressed some of the pain points
Tesla’s Model Y adds another top safety award but faces challenges –new variants could change its sales story soon.
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The high-selling Model Y is crucial for both Elon Musk and Tesla, but a half-hearted reskin of the car hasn’t reversed the company’s sales woes. Would a complete overhaul have been a better bet?
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MotorTrend on MSNNissan Ariya vs. Tesla Model Y: Clash of the Compact Electric SUVs
Tesla's Model Y has been the dominant player in the segment for years, but Nissan’s Ariya offers a persuasive alternative.
It’s easy to hero-worship Tesla cars or be dismissive of them as hype. Driving one put me firmly in the middle.