The incremental benefit to Track Mode V2 is not increasing the revenue or margin for M3. The benefit is in showing (again) just how advanced Tesla's software and engineering capability is over OEMs. The auto magazines will love it and that shine will rub off on reviews of other Tesla variants and models. Likewise track enthusiasts putting up YT videos that will be watched by lots of potential customers for less high performance EVs. TM V.2 is just the latest example of Tesla's belief that making insanely great cars is the best and cheapest advertising.
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The incremental benefit to Track Mode V2 is not increasing the revenue or margin for M3. The benefit is in showing (again) just how advanced Tesla's software and engineering capability is over OEMs. The auto magazines will love it and that shine will rub off on reviews of other Tesla variants and models. Likewise track enthusiasts putting up YT videos that will be watched by lots of potential customers for less high performance EVs. TM V.2 is just the latest example of Tesla's belief that making insanely great cars is the best and cheapest advertising.
GM is a perfect name for the EV transition.
"General Motors... could be ICE or electric, let's not pick sides"
"General Motors... could be ICE or electric, let's not pick sides"
"Sources close to GM say they are going to unveil an unconventional strategy where the consumer buys a car listed with a 'General Motor' and will be a surprise if the car ends up being electric or combustion driven"
They wouldn’t know what to with it if they got it.Maybe they announce (Ahem) use of Tesla drivetrain in their EVs?
Artful Dodger
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Yeah, there's a straight give away: "Motors" are electric; "Engines" are combustion.
Fact Checking
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Nope, engines are motors too:
The Oxford English Dictionary defines “motor” as a machine that supplies motive power for a vehicle or other device with moving parts.
So an engine is a combustion motor.
Quite clever for them to have picked the "General Motors" future-proof name a 112 years ago.
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Cirrus MS100D
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We got the below email to our Tesla app inbox last night and I gotta say, I would actually take my car in for a rear bumper replacement if it can really be done that quickly. My supremely intelligent, beautiful beyond words, soulmate wife of mine MAY have scuffed our rear bumper a few years ago at a camp ground. It’s not bad enough for either of us to care tremendously, but the rest of the car is basically flawless, so it does stick out when the rest of the car is clean.
Having this type of break/fix repair done at Tesla, while they upgrade our MCU1>2 and drop in our AP3 chip is mighty tempting.
Again, how many folks like us who would say, “I’m not taking my time to do the whole body shop thing... but if I need to stop in for <minor thing anyway>, maybe I just ask them to replace that side mirror I knicked on a garage wall the other month...”
Having this type of break/fix repair done at Tesla, while they upgrade our MCU1>2 and drop in our AP3 chip is mighty tempting.
Again, how many folks like us who would say, “I’m not taking my time to do the whole body shop thing... but if I need to stop in for <minor thing anyway>, maybe I just ask them to replace that side mirror I knicked on a garage wall the other month...”
"the 12-cylinder, roofless beauty" Does it have sump pumps for all the water when it rains?I'll see your ugly BMW and raise you a $2M ICE Bentley.
I'm just not feeling creative vibe on this one.
sundaymorning
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also, Tesla has less moving parts to worry about in terms of supply chain disruptions.
JRP3
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Not worth the hassle for Tesla. Maybe they could offer factory wraps.
If you want a unique color get a wrap. It will actually be more unique and it can easily be changed, unlike a paint job. Tesla charges $2K for red on a Model 3, what do you think they'd charge for a low demand color on an S or X?
LN1_Casey
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I don't think someone paying 2 mil for a car will drive in the rain, or leave it parked outside when it rains. If they did, they'd probably have their manservant hand dry it.
LN1_Casey
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I think I recall from my previous stalking the other colors were about the price of the blue option, $1.5k. Red was always the most expensive choice.
LN1_Casey
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*whistle* Man, that took a sharp turn.
The consequences of these potential improvements are mind boggling. I am going to faint.
I wouldn’t have a manservant...maybe my wife would. Just sayin.
Jokes on them. I just like acting surprised by it. Markets actually took some gains off to start the morning also
StealthP3D
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Hmm, I missed that idea. That could actually work, so long as people know that it's limited and there's no guarantees you'll be able to get it if you're late to order.
And as long customers are made aware that they might experience delayed repair times if they buy one of the "special" colors and get in a fender-bender. Because I really don't think it's in Tesla's best interest to be increasing the number of large parts that need to be stocked worldwide.
Seems like a great idea. Partner with a wrap company maybe? Another easy revenue stream, and you can get any colour you desire, along with quirky wraps of SpaceX images, Elon's face etc
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