TESLA FINALLY FIXES CONTROVERSIAL FEATURE FOR MODEL 3, Y | WE’RE HAPPY IT’S BACK

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The latest Tesla news covers several significant updates. A key announcement is the reintroduction of an extended service agreement, offering owners peace of mind beyond the basic warranty, though at a considerable cost and with notable exclusions, particularly for battery and powertrain components. The video also highlights potential changes to the federal EV tax credit, with the rear-wheel drive Model 3 Standard Range likely losing eligibility due to battery sourcing from China. This could prompt buyers to act quickly before April 1st. On the security front, a Tesla Model 3 was successfully hacked at the Pwn2Own competition, demonstrating Tesla's commitment to security testing and improvement. More practically, Tesla is rolling out its Vision Park Assist feature, replacing removed ultrasonic sensors, which offers 360-degree visualization but still requires driver attention and has mixed user results. Finally, updates to the Safety Score 2.0 introduce new factors like excessive speeding and unbuckled driving, impacting insurance rates. The review also touches on Rivian integrating Tesla Supercharger locations and developing its own audio system, and Kia's upcoming EV5 SUV.