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July 6, 2026 | Tesla launches longer three-row Model Y; Sonatus’ John Heinlein

July 6 · 13 min · 9.7 MB
0:00-13:21

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Tesla just filled a gap in its lineup with a longer, three-row Model Y. The number of car buyers signing up for 84-month loans is now at a record share. Plus, Sonatus CMO John Heinlein explains where the transition to software-defined vehicles really stands and how automakers can use vehicle data to get ahead of recalls before they happen.