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I took a Tesla new Model Y Demo Drive – Here’s what I learned

Teslarati

As the new Tesla Model Y arrived at a local showroom for Demo Drives, I swiftly signed up for one to compare the legacy model to what the company is hoping is an even better version of its best-selling vehicle. The crossover design is popular because it offers so much more space than a sedan but is not the size of a massive, full-sized SUV.

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Tesla starts Model Y ‘Launch Edition’ deliveries in the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla has also been accelerating production of the upgraded Model Y at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas , with drone footage from a few weeks ago showing massive fleets of the SUV in the outbound lot. New Tesla Model Y first impressions after demo drive The post Tesla starts Model Y ‘Launch Edition’ deliveries in the U.S.

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Bargain hunting? The seven best used EVs under $40,000 in 2025

EV Central

But Hyundai is here to allay your fears, with the Kona small SUVs range a sizeable 449km, but just as importantly, trustworthy too. For that you get a sharp-looking small SUV with 5 Star ANCAP and 10 year warranty, 350km range and a reasonable amount of features. Range anxietys a barrier stopping people jumping into EV ownership.

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Chinese Robotaxis Are Gunning for Global Domination

Cars That Think

When Tesla rolled out its much-anticipated pilot robotaxi service in Austin, Texas last month—a fleet of 10 to 20 Model Y SUVs with “robotaxi” stickers and minor modifications —the tech and automotive worlds paused in awe. This post originally appeared on Recode China AI. By that standard, Tesla remains far behind.

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REE Automotive’s modular REEcorners enable an unprecedented amount of flexibility in EV design

Charged EVs

The company has begun customer deliveries of its P7-C electric demo trucks, and fleet heavyweights including Penske and U-Haul are evaluating its vehicles. At ACT in Las Vegas, we had numerous people driving the truck on the ride-and-drive event, and the feedback was that its more like driving an SUV, not like driving a Class 4 truck.

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Seven day test: 2025 Cupra Formentor PHEV. One for the tribe

EV Central

From $64,990 before on-roads, or $67,990 plus charges for our range-topping Tribe Edition, the Formentor VZe medium SUV plays in the Tesla Model Y ballpark. Not many new cars today attract comments from total strangers, but the Formentor somehow manages to stand out among the plague of SUVs. Day 1: Handsome chap, arent you?

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Schaeffler demo vehicle hits 2020 CAFE targets without electrification; 15% cut in fuel consumption; 48V hybrid system for 2025

Green Car Congress

Schaeffler Efficient Future Mobility North America demo vehicle in Detroit. Based on the current version of a popular mid-size SUV, the demonstration vehicle achieves the limit values specified by the CAFE standard for 2020 with no additional electrification of the powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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