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Ford Slashed the Mach-E's Price Tag and Saw an Immediate Uptick in Sales

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Tesla may reach the destination first, but it faces significant manufacturing challenges to bring the price down to the promised $25,000 range. Ford aims to address the problem with its internal skunkworks team’s project to develop a more affordable EV, but there’s no word on when the effort will deliver a new vehicle.

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Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

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The Tesla Model Y crossover has overtaken its sibling vehicle in the Tesla Model 3 in April’s global electric vehicle sales figures, new data shows. The Model Y crossover debuted in March 2020 when Tesla first delivered the all-electric vehicle to customers. Credit: Tesla China/Twitter. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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Tesla FSD is Now Significantly Cheaper Than Before

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Regardless of how you feel about the tech, the truth has always been that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature has been ridiculously expensive. Tesla recently removed the “beta” tag from FSD on its website and added clearer language that it requires continuous driver attention to function safely.

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Musk: Tesla Roadster Will Use SpaceX Tech and Have Rocket Boosters

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Tesla presented the “new” Roadster back in 2017, but the car isn’t expected to officially launch until next year. The only way to do something cooler than the Cybertruck is to combine SpaceX and Tesla technology to create something that’s not really a car. Image: Tesla] Become a& TTAC insider. It’s going to be really cool.

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Tesla FSD price increase and Enhanced Autopilot’s return spotted in source code

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Tesla sleuths recently shared some newly-discovered source code indicating that Full Self-Driving’s (FSD) price will likely increase. The code also hinted that Tesla might have plans to reintroduce Enhanced Autopilot into its software offerings. Tesla pure vision Autopilot now rolling out in North America.

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Elon Musk hints Tesla could bring back Enhanced Autopilot worldwide

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted on Twitter earlier today that he is likely to bring back Enhanced Autopilot as an option for those interested in a more immersive semi-autonomous driving experience than Basic Autopilot, but are unwilling to pay $12,000 for the company’s more advanced Full Self-Driving suite. Full Self-Driving Computer.

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The New Tesla Cyberquad is Less Likely to Injure Your Kids

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The Tesla Cybertruck is allegedly nearing its release, four years after its initial reveal. Radio Flyer is responsible for the Cyberquad, which comes with a $1,900 price tag and is back on sale with no mention of the safety issues that plagued it before. Image: Tesla] Become a& TTAC insider.

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