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Tesla Hits 9 Million Vehicles: Model Y Is World's Best-Selling Car

Tesla Hits 9 Million Vehicles: Model Y Is World's Best-Selling Car

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla has produced over 9 million vehicles globally, and the Model Y has been the world's best-selling car for 3 consecutive years. Here's what the numbers mean.

Tesla Deliveries in France Double in June 2026

Tesla Deliveries in France Double in June 2026

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla delivered 7,474 vehicles in France in June 2026 — a 105% year-over-year jump. Year-to-date deliveries are up 140.7%. Here's what the numbers mean.

X Money Is Rolling Out: 6 Things You Need to Know

X Money Is Rolling Out: 6 Things You Need to Know

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

X Money is now live for US Premium subscribers. Here's what the payment feature offers, who can access it, and what it means for the everything-app vision.

Starlink Dominates New Zealand: 27% Rural Market Share and Growing

Starlink Dominates New Zealand: 27% Rural Market Share and Growing

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Starlink now holds 27% of New Zealand's rural broadband market with two carriers offering Direct to Cell. Here's how deep SpaceX has penetrated the region.

Tesla's Competitors Still Haven't Caught Up — The Numbers Prove It

Tesla's Competitors Still Haven't Caught Up — The Numbers Prove It

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Years of 'Tesla will be overtaken this year' predictions haven't aged well. Here's what the Q1 2026 data actually shows about Tesla's market position.

VW Ditches Bosch Self-Driving Deal, Cites Tesla FSD Gap

VW Ditches Bosch Self-Driving Deal, Cites Tesla FSD Gap

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Volkswagen is ending its €1.5B automated driving partnership with Bosch after deeming the tech uncompetitive — with Tesla FSD named as the benchmark. Here's what it means.

Tesla Model Y Named Best Medium SUV in Australia & NZ for 2026

Tesla Model Y Named Best Medium SUV in Australia & NZ for 2026

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Chasing Cars has named the Tesla Model Y Best Medium SUV for 2026 in Australia and New Zealand. Here's what earned it the title.

Cybertruck Is the Most American-Made Full-Size Pickup

Cybertruck Is the Most American-Made Full-Size Pickup

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

The Tesla Cybertruck has 65% US/Canada parts content vs. the Ford F-150's 45% — making it the most American-made full-size pickup truck you can buy today.

Tesla Launching Vehicle Sales in Uruguay — Third South American Market

Tesla Launching Vehicle Sales in Uruguay — Third South American Market

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla is officially coming to Uruguay, making it the third South American country with direct vehicle sales. Here's what we know about the expansion so far.

Tesla Model 3 Named Best Midsize Sedan by Germany's AutoBild

Tesla Model 3 Named Best Midsize Sedan by Germany's AutoBild

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

AutoBild, part of Germany's largest news outlet, ranked the Tesla Model 3 best midsize sedan — beating both EVs and gas cars. Here's what the test found.

Tesla Ranked Top International Company in Canada by Corporate Knights

Tesla Ranked Top International Company in Canada by Corporate Knights

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla earned second place on Corporate Knights' 2026 Top International Corporate Citizens list for Canada with a 69.79% sustainability score. Here's what it means.

SpaceX Joins Russell Indexes Today, Nasdaq 100 Next

SpaceX Joins Russell Indexes Today, Nasdaq 100 Next

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

SpaceX (SPCX) enters FTSE Russell U.S. indexes after today's close, forcing ~$3B in passive fund buys. Nasdaq 100 inclusion expected in early July.