Mercedes G-Class EV, Model 3 performance, Tesla ownership costs, Vinfast dealership: Automotive news today

Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance and the brand dictates the cost of ownership. Mercedes launched the electric G-Class. And Vinfast added more agents in the US. This and more, at Green Car Reports.

In addition to Tesla’s quarterly call to investors—which ended up focusing heavily on its robotaxi plans—the EV brand revealed its plans. Tesla Model 3 performance on Wednesday. With a dedicated track mode, adaptive suspension and many other improvements found on the refreshed Model 3 “Highland”, the Model 3 Performance looks one step closer to a luxury car while enhancing performance. its capacity. It may also qualify for EV tax credits while other Model 3 versions do not.

Vietnam’s Vinfast announced Tuesday that it had signed on Dozens of new dealerships in the US will sell electric vehicles. With the expansion, it will have 18 franchisees in addition to 15 company-owned stores in California. Cinfast has only delivered a fraction of the 100,000 vehicles it targets globally this year, so boosting sales could help it reach shoppers in a simple way.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV 2025 has made its debut, and although it lacks the silicon-anode battery chemistry the automaker suggested the model would feature, it will be a strong competitor to the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV and Tesla Cybertruck. Badged as the G 580 with EQ Technology, this model will allow the G-Turn to fool around on low-friction surfaces, and it can return an EPA range of more than 300 miles.

And Tesla has the lowest cost of ownership of any brand, according to the latest assessment by Consumer Reports. According to the organization, Tesla’s average maintenance cost over 10 years is only $4,035, which puts the brand far ahead of other brands, even Toyota.

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