35,000 version of the Model 3 in the first quarter of 2019, said Elon Musk during the company’s monthly shareholder meeting. As reported by Jalopnik, the cheaper Tesla Model 3 will employ a smaller battery pack with around 50kWh of capacity, which according to Musk will be ready by the end of this year. During the shareholder meeting Tesla said that the Model 3 became the best-selling mid-sized premium sedan in the US for the month of May, selling more examples than rivals like the Mercedes C-Class, the BMW 3-Series and the Audi A4. 35k version of the Model 3 was first announced, leading to hundreds of thousands of prospective customers putting down a deposit and creating immense pressure on Tesla to deliver on its promises. The Palo Alto-based EV maker recently revealed the more expensive dual-motor Model 3, which combines the base model’s 258 hp rear-mounted electric motor with another one mounted on the front, without revealing a combined output figure. 78,000 Dual Motor Performance version.
The United States - Of the top brands sold in the US in the last year, many names bring to mind manufacturers from other lands: the Toyota Camry and Corolla, the Nissan Altima, and the Honda Civic and Accord. Germany - While German brands dominated domestic sales in 2011, there is enough of a demand for foreign models to make Germany an important importer. Ford, Skoda (based in the Czech Republic), and Hyundai are popular names. United Kingdom - Luxury is often synonymous with the British automotive industry. Aston Martin, Bentley, and Rolls Royce are three makes manufactured here, though Ford, Volkswagen, and the French Peugeot are seen more often on the roads. Italy - Italy is known for the Fiat and Ferrari, but foreign makes like the Ford Fiesta, the French Citroen C3, and the Volkswagen Golf are also in demand. France - The French appear greatly committed to domestic brands, particularly Renault and Peugeot, but foreign models from Ford, Volkswagen and the Romanian Dacia are gaining ground in the last year. Equally important to the automotive industry is the manufacture and sale of auto parts and accessories, commonly known as the aftermarket. Sub-industries relevant to automobile sales may include products like tires and paint, stereo and GPS, engines and chemicals needed for operation, leather and vinyl for seating and safety features. Though faltering economies and natural disasters have given the international automotive industry a number of challenges, one can conclude sales are destined to remain strong so long as the need for personal transportation remains. How and where people will by their cars may change over time as considerations for eco-friendly features grow in demand, but so long as people continue to buy automobiles the global industry will continue to gain speed.
The Tesla Model X may be a lot of things, but we wouldn’t call it aggressive-looking, per se. Futuristic, sure. Even stylish, from certain angles. But T Sportline has taken the seven-seat EV in a far more sinister direction. Self-described as the “world’s first Tesla tuner,” T Sportline has come out with a new widebody package for the electric crossover. Called the T Largo, it’s based on the top-of-the-line P100D model. But its carbon-fiber body kit adds more than two inches (5 cm) on either side to give the Model X a more planted look. It also packs a new front apron, bumper, side skirts, diffuser, and rear wing - all made from pre-impregnated carbon fiber baked in an autoclave, like they should be. And into those flared wheel arches, it’s packed a new set of 22-inch forged alloys with Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires. Considering that the Tesla Model X P100D will already rocket to 60 in under three seconds flat, it evidently didn’t feel it necessary to tinker with the electric powertain. T Sportline says it will only make 20 of these packages available, although we’re sure it can hook up interested parties with most (if not all) of the individual components if so desired. Each example will be individually made to the customer’s specifications, including custom paint or wrapping, interior, audio system, window tinting the works, in short. 140,000 electric crossovers in their garage to modify.
All-new the 2015 Volkswagen Golf lineup comes in three- and five-door body styles plus a new wagon, with a wide choice of powertrains that use gasoline, diesel or electricity for propulsion. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf marks the beginning of the seventh generation of these compact, front-wheel-drive cars. We’ve found the entire lineup of 2015 Volkswagen Golf models fun to drive, with a ride that’s firm but comfortable. The interiors are very nice, comfortable, convenient, and everything is easy to operate. These are great cars. The new Volkswagen Golf earned the prestigious 2015 North American Car of the Year award. The 2015 Golf lineup started with the gasoline-powered Golf TSI and sporty Golf GTI models. Next came the Golf TDI with efficient diesel power, followed by the all-electric e-Golf, the high-performance Golf R, and a roomy new 2015 Golf SportWagen. All share the same architecture, VW’s new front-wheel-drive MQB platform, although the SportWagen departs slightly from the hatchback formula with a more traditional station wagon body style. The wagon was previously part of the Jetta family, but because it shares the same architecture as the new Golf, it’s become part of the Golf lineup.
