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Key TakeawaysTesla’s Apple CarPlay integration was thought dead after last year’s speculation but is reportedly still under development by software teams.Debate on necessity: driven by owner demand or truly needed, especially after losing EV tax credit edge.McKinsey study: Nearly one-third of car buyers view lack of CarPlay as a deal-breaker.November Bloomberg report: Tesla testing CarPlay…

Key Takeaways Tesla’s global fleet surpasses 9 million vehicles, a major milestone 16 years after the first Roadster delivery to Elon Musk. Tesla China announced the update, thanking owners and offering incentives like Model Y test drives, Tesla Bot gifts, and Supercharging perks. Growth driven by high-volume Model 3 and Model Y, transforming Tesla into…

Key TakeawaysTesla launched a new Model Y All-Wheel-Drive configuration in the US at $41,990, with 294 miles range, 125 MPH top speed, and 0-60 MPH in 4.6 seconds.It’s the second most affordable Model Y, just above the Rear-Wheel-Drive at $39,990, making it the fifth version overall.Launch follows Elon Musk’s confirmation to halt Model S and…

Key TakeawaysTesla provided a brand new Model Y Performance for a 7-day test drive to compare against the reviewer’s Premium AWD model, questioning the $11,000 price difference.First impressions highlight Ultra Red paint mismatch with brake calipers and rear light bar, noted by Tesla showroom staff.Performance seats are more comfortable and supportive than Premium AWD seats,…

Key Takeaways Tesla achieved a breakthrough by producing 4680 cells with both anode and cathode via dry-electrode process at scale in Austin. Elon Musk praised the Tesla engineering, production, supply chain teams, and suppliers for overcoming the “incredibly difficult” challenge. Tesla’s official X post highlighted dry-electrode benefits: cuts cost, energy use, factory complexity, and boosts…