2026 Toyota Hilux Base Model Still Has a Manual Gearbox

2026 Toyota Hilux Base Model Still Has a Manual Gearbox

Automakers usually put their best foot forward at a new model’s launch by showcasing high-end trim levels. However, every now and then, some also reveal the entry-level version, giving prospective buyers a chance to see the most affordable configuration. Toyota knows there’s still a market for a no-nonsense truck, which is why it’s showing off … Read more

Tesla Reveals Lower-Cost Model 3 and Model Y Standard Trims

Sam Miller-Christiansen

The long-rumored “cheaper” Tesla has finally been revealed, although in a form different from what many had previously expected.  Instead of introducing an all-new vehicle, Tesla has introduced less expensive versions of both its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.  Both new Models will be built using a smaller 69 kWh battery pack, which is … Read more

The Base Tesla Model Y Still Has a Glass Roof. You Just Can’t See It From Inside

The Base Tesla Model Y Still Has a Glass Roof. You Just Can't See It From Inside

Stripping down cars to lower the asking price is a decades-old practice. Tesla’s new Model Y Standard cuts plenty of features to bring the sticker price down to $41,630, a full $5,000 less than the Premium. You lose the ventilated front seats, power-adjustable steering wheel, heated rear seats, and the eight-inch rear passenger display. The … Read more

Tesla’s Cheapest Model Y Is Here

Tesla's Cheapest Model Y Is Here

Tesla has introduced a new, lower-cost version of its best-selling SUV. The new Model Y Standard starts at $41,630, including destination fees—making it $5,000 cheaper than the previous base model. Here’s a breakdown of the 2026 Model Y pricing structure (with destination and the mandatory $250 order fee included): Trim Price Range 0-60 MPH Tesla … Read more

The New Tesla Model 3 Ditches One Very Common Feature

The New Tesla Model 3 Ditches One Very Common Feature

Tesla’s new “Standard” versions of the Model 3 and Model Y do without a number of premium features in a push to get their base prices lower. Some, like a rear touchscreen, buyers might not miss. One deletion, however, is strange: Power mirrors. According to a feature-comparison chart from Tesla on its online configurator, the … Read more

The New Model Y Performance Is Here. Can It Reverse Tesla’s Slumping Sales?

The New Model Y Performance Is Here. Can It Reverse Tesla's Slumping Sales?

Tesla updated the Model Y earlier this year, but held back the hot Performance flavor. Now, the range-topping variant has officially arrived. Curiously, its debut takes place in Europe, where Elon Musk’s company has been on a downward spiral so far this year. According to sales data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), … Read more