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07-23-2014, 08:22 AM
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Tesla chief executive Elon Musk revealed yesterday that its upcoming smaller sedan will use Model III as its name—spoken as “Model Three.” It was previously referred to as “Gen 3,” and previously rumored to be called “Model E.” Musk revealed the name in an interview with AutoExpress (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/87867/tesla-model-3-to-challenge-bmw-3-series-world-exclusive), a U.K. publication.
AutoExpress reported that the new model—designed to compete against BMW’s 3-series (and other cars in that class)—is expected to go on sale in 2017. The Model III will use a new platform designed by Tesla’s British engineering chief Chris Porritt, who formerly worked with Aston Martin.
Design images were not provided, but a few other new details were confirmed about the Tesla Model III:
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Tesla chief executive Elon Musk revealed yesterday that its upcoming smaller sedan will use Model III as its name—spoken as “Model Three.” It was previously referred to as “Gen 3,” and previously rumored to be called “Model E.” Musk revealed the name in an interview with AutoExpress (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/87867/tesla-model-3-to-challenge-bmw-3-series-world-exclusive), a U.K. publication.
AutoExpress reported that the new model—designed to compete against BMW’s 3-series (and other cars in that class)—is expected to go on sale in 2017. The Model III will use a new platform designed by Tesla’s British engineering chief Chris Porritt, who formerly worked with Aston Martin.
Design images were not provided, but a few other new details were confirmed about the Tesla Model III:
read more (http://www.plugincars.com/tesla-names-its-affordable-smaller-sedan-model-iii-129935.html)
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