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We can still remember reading the reviews from 2012. Like it or not, the Tesla Model S was pivotal in making EVs gain mass-market appeal, not just in America, but worldwide. It helped that it was a hugely competent car and practically set the baseline for EVs in the coming years.
In what is one of the most important developments in the Chinese auto industry, Xiaomi’s SU7 has outsold Tesla’s Model 3 in 2025. The information comes from the China Passenger Car Association (via scmp.
Tesla has officially removed lane-centering for Model 3 and Model Y trims in the U.S. It's a big nudge toward subscription Full Self-Driving.
Tesla earnings beat Wall Street's estimates. The stock rose in after hours trading. A call with analysts is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET.
Instead, the company focused on its best-selling SUV and sedan, the Model Y, and Model 3, while sales of the Model S and X dwindled. When reporting sales, Tesla lumps all of its premium models together in the "other models" category, and in the last quarter of 2025, it sold only 11,642 of these, a 51 percent year-over-year decrease.
Tesla Model S and X face production end in 2026, but rarity, performance, and historical significance could boost collector value over time.
One of the biggest players in the software-defined era is Tesla, and while the Model Y has been its best-selling nameplate, the Model 3 is the most affordable vehicle in its stable. At P2.1 million, the mid-spec Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD offers an overwhelming amount of software—so much that engineering has taken a supporting role.
During the company’s Q4 earnings report, Tesla announced that it beat expectations, bringing in $24.9 billion versus the $24.7 billion Wall Street expected. That seems like good news, though the company reported a decline in revenue of three percent,