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South Wales Argus
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
World's best-selling car is now even better as Tesla updates Model Y
Exterior looks, interior quality and all-round practicality have all received a boost. Of course, there wasn't a lot wrong with the Model Y prior to the latest upgrade, hence it claimed the mantle of the world's best selling car in 2023 and 2024. But it's a competitive market and Tesla was determined to continue striding ahead. The Tesla Model Y Launch Edition has clean and confident lines This likeable SUV has undergone extensive re-engineering to maximise efficiency, comfort, connectivity, and safety, with a completely redesigned interior and exterior. The Model Y is a very efficient electric car, with a range to rival the best electric SUVs. The AWD Launch Edition, tested here, offers a WLTP-certified range of 353 miles. Charging speeds of 250kW are among the best, meaning you should be able to add around 150 miles of range in 15 minutes at a Supercharger. The Supercharger network is reassuring for Tesla drivers when it comes to charger availability The suspension, wheels and tyres have also been updated to ensure a smoother and quieter ride. The first thing you notice is the redesigned exterior, featuring improved aerodynamics. It features a lower front-end with a full-width, three-piece lightbar. Below it, a redesigned front fascia enhances width and stability, integrating aerodynamic ducts for improved efficiency. At the rear, an innovative 1.6m lightbar uses indirect reflected lighting, making it one of the industry's largest. The redesigned tailgate looks smart The redesigned tailgate, spoiler, and extended diffuser enhance aerodynamics, stability, and impact protection. A revamped tow hitch features a quick-release cover for ease of use. Tesla Vision, relying solely on cameras and neural networks, gives the Model Y an edge in aerodynamic development. Other new aerodynamic features include a thermoplastic rear spoiler and ultra-efficient 19-inch wheels. A new front camera, now integrated into the fascia, provides an expanded view, complete with a fluid washer and heating for fog prevention and defrosting. The Model Y remains the most efficient SUV in its class, with the Rear-Wheel Drive variant achieving just 13.9kWh/100km—lower than many small city cars. With Tesla's Supercharger network and Trip Planner, long-distance travel feels stress-free. The cabin has an uncluttered feel In terms of the cabin, a strong emphasis has been placed on interior refinement. It's a pleasant and relaxing place to be, with premium aluminium and textile materials found throughout, along with ambient lighting that each driver can customise to their own liking. One criticism of previous models was that wind noise at high speeds was a little intrusive. Tesla has tackled that issue with 360-degree acoustic glass and other sound-dampening materials, reducing road and wind noise by as much as 22 per cent. Ride comfort has been improved with a stiffer body, redesigned suspension geometry, and damping tech. The vehicle has a mature and sleek appearance from all angles A refined front suspension and steering ratio has boosted highway stability, while optimised rear suspension reduces impact harshness and improves ride quality over rough roads. The redesigned front seats are more comfortable and better ventilated than before, while the new centre console features smooth-sliding aluminium doors, extra storage, and cupholders. The cabin remains minimalist and uncluttered, but a design flourish comes in the form of aluminium accents that now enhance the steering wheel, door trims, and instrument panel. Steering wheel controls offer quick access to key functions, while a precision-engineered indicator stalk ensures effortless use. The upgraded Tesla audio system delivers an immersive experience with up to 16 speakers. It's not easy to make significant improvements to the world's best selling car, but Tesla has achieved just that. Tesla Model Y Launch Edition RANGE: 353 miles (WLTP) TOP SPEED: 125 mph 0-60MPH: 4.1 seconds PAINT COLOURS: Black and Quicksilver INTERIOR: Black WHEELS: 20' Helix 2.0 Wheels ACCESSORIES: Tow hitch included PRICE: Launch Edition no longer available for sale but was originally £60,990.
Motor Trend
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
You Can't Give Teslas Away These Days, but Tesla's Actually Trying To
Free car giveaways are typically associated with TV game shows, radio sweepstakes, or halftime contests, but right now there's one being hosted directly by an automaker. By participating in Tesla's 'TeslaVision' contest, you could score a brand-new Model Y and a private tour of the Texas Gigafactory. In 2017, Tesla held 'Project Loveday,' a video contest named after a 10-year-old fan of the brand who wrote a letter to CEO Elon Musk suggesting that customers submit promotional video clips to make up for the company's lack of traditional advertising. That contest received thousands of submissions and was eventually won by none other than YouTube superstar Marques Brownlee. The TeslaVision Contest Now, Tesla is holding the TeslaVision contest as a follow-up to Project Loveday. According to the company, it's here 'to commemorate launching deliveries of New Model Y in all continents where we operate.' That new Model Y is the so-called Juniper version, which arrived earlier this year sporting hardware updates, a remodeled interior, and a Cybertruck-esque headlight bar. So, the TeslaVision contest—it is, in Tesla's words, 'a global celebration and showcase of the owners and fans who have always recognized the true value and impact of our products.' To participate, submit a video no longer than 90 seconds 'showing how Tesla vehicles give you more in your life—more freedom, more safety, more fun, more convenience.' That video must then be posted to YouTube and shared on X and Instagram with Tesla's accounts tagged, and then those links uploaded in the contest submission form on Tesla's site. In addition to the Model Y winner, two runners-up will get an all-expenses-paid private tour of the Gigafactory outside of Austin, Texas, which produces some Model Ys and every Cybertruck. We Have Some Thoughts Acclaimed as America's best-selling EV, one might imagine that the Model Y is in such high demand that it wouldn't be so available as to be offered up as a giveaway. Evidently, however, Tesla has enough idle inventory to make one the grand prize in the TeslaVision contest. The EV innovator has faced harsh backlash due to CEO Musk's controversial involvement in Donald Trump's presidential administration. It's possible that the TeslaVision contest is being held to gather and then promote positive takes from Tesla fans who remain unbothered by Musk's drastic social impact, and are uninterested in the numerous other EVs from brands that don't have the contentious symbolism that Tesla now does, in addition to potentially longer range, faster charging, better quality, greater comfort, prettier styling, or higher performance. To wit, we question how a video could be created under Tesla's suggested parameters. Regarding 'freedom,' the advantage Tesla once held by keeping its widespread Supercharger network exclusive to its own cars is slipping away as other EVs gain access, allowing rivals to also enjoy road trip ease. Regarding safety, the 2025 Model Y scores the highest five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, as a plethora of other EVs do, but it no longer qualifies for IIHS Top Safety Pick as it did in years past. Furthermore, how Tesla's flagship Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has a propensity to make errors such as veering across a solid double yellow line into the oncoming lane of traffic makes safety seem tenuous at best. About fun, in our testing and assessments we've found Tesla vehicles don't have much to offer beyond the common EV attribute of quick straight-line acceleration, while rivals have superior chassis and handling refinement. To convenience, the spacious cabin, frunk and sub-trunk, and minimalistic layout found in Tesla vehicles contribute to that measure. However, the experience with MotorTrend 's 2023 Model Y long-term review car has often proved incredibly frustrating, such as the finicky flush-mounted exterior door handles, which often do nothing because the car doesn't recognize its smartphone app-based key, or how the cruise control can deactivate when using the windshield washers, or how, for now, using an adapter is necessary to charge on public Level 2 plugs. Hmm, maybe we wouldn't win this contest... positive thoughts! We should also point out the incongruity between asking fans and owners—many of whom likely already own a Model Y, given its ubiquity—to get excited about winning another one. If you're super excited about Tesla and want to show the company just how great you think it is and win a Model Y, you can submit your video clip to the TeslaVision contest website. Act soon, since the contest closes on July 17, 2025 or when 10,000 entries are received, whichever comes first.
The Verge
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Verge
You might recognize this
Tesla asks its remaining fans to make 90 second ads. TeslaVision campaign seeking fan-submitted ads as a callback to the Project Loveday contest from 2017 (that was the year the Model 3 started shipping, but the new Roadster and Semi did not). Beyond the request for free advertising labor amid an ongoing brand crisis and political quagmire, Tesla's 2025 request is also designed to try to flood social media, requiring posts on YouTube, X, and Instagram by July 17th to maybe win a Model Y and a trip to Gigafactory Texas.
The Verge
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Verge
Posted Jun 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM EDT
Tesla asks its remaining fans to make 90 second ads. You might recognize this TeslaVision campaign seeking fan-submitted ads as a callback to the Project Loveday contest from 2017 (that was the year the Model 3 started shipping, but the new Roadster and Semi did not). Beyond the request for free advertising labor amid an ongoing brand crisis and political quagmire, Tesla's 2025 request is also designed to try to flood social media, requiring posts on YouTube, X, and Instagram by July 17th to maybe win a Model Y and a trip to Gigafactory Texas.
The Verge
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Verge
Posted Jun 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM EDT 0 Comments
Tesla asks its remaining fans to make 90 second ads. You might recognize this TeslaVision campaign seeking fan-submitted ads as a callback to the Project Loveday contest from 2017 (that was the year the Model 3 started shipping, but the new Roadster and Semi did not). Beyond the request for free advertising labor amid an ongoing brand crisis and political quagmire, Tesla's 2025 request is also designed to try to flood social media, requiring posts on YouTube, X, and Instagram by July 17th to maybe win a Model Y and a trip to Gigafactory Texas.
