INSIDEEVS PODCAST #193: CES NEWS, HONDA 0 SERIES, TESLA MODEL 3 FACELIFT DEBUT

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The InsideEVs Podcast discusses the Tesla Model 3 'Highland' facelift's North American debut. While visually an improvement over the outgoing model, the hosts view it as a 'band-aid' rather than a comprehensive refresh, suggesting it's a necessary step to boost sales which had begun to slow. The new Model 3 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel Drive configurations, with prices remaining the same. Key updates include slight range adjustments (some increases, some decreases depending on configuration), a top speed reduction, and the new 'Highland' aesthetic. The performance variant is notably absent at launch. The podcast also touches on the lack of a truly new lineup from Tesla, implying a need for more substantial new models beyond the Cybertruck.