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Tesla Model 3 first impressions show that it’s better than Model S in some aspects
The end of 2017 marked a great time for Tesla Model 3 reservations holders in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay area, with the carmaker ramping up its non-employee deliveries for the mass market electric car. Among these proud, new Model 3 owners is Mel Herbert of Talking Tesla podcast, who recently uploaded a video on his YouTube channel about his first impressions of the vehicle. Apart from providing a brief walkthrough of some of Model 3’s features, Herbert also gave some useful comparisons between his newly-acquired Tesla and its larger sibling, the Model S.
One thing that immediately struck Herbert was how the Model 3, which is nearly 12″ (304mm) shorter in length than the Model S, has impeccable visibility. According to the Talking Tesla host, Model 3’s lack of an instrument cluster and minimalistic dashboard provides drivers with an excellent view of the road. Coupled with the design of the car’s hood, the Model 3 actually provides better visibility than its larger, more premium siblings — the Model S and the Model X.
“There is so much visibility out of here even compared to the S, and I would say even compared to the X. You can see so much more out of this car because this (the hood) also seems to drop off faster than on the S, so it sort of gets out of the way.”
Talking Tesla’s show host emphasized his point by providing a first-person view from inside both the Model 3 and the Model S. True to his observations; Model 3’s windshield does offer a better view of the road than the Model S’ windshield, which, while far wider, is also significantly narrower.
Apart from Herbert’s observations about the Model 3’s excellent windshield and trunk space that passes the “golf club test”, he also took special notice of the vehicle’s ease of entry. Herbert notes that the vehicle’s open cabin design, which has enough headroom to support a driver as tall as 6’7″, feels easier to enter than the Model S.
The resolution and dynamic range of Model 3’s display is also significantly higher than the screens found in the Model S and Model X, says Herbert. Despite lacking a driver’s instrument cluster, as found in the Model S and Model X, the touchscreen is still easy to see from the driver’s seat. However, Herbert notes that not all areas of the screen are easily visible while driving because of the landscape orientation.
The reason for Model 3’s one-touchscreen-for-all-riders design is likely because the vehicle was built with self-driving in mind. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, for one, has stated that the car would play an important role in the Tesla Network, an upcoming ride-sharing network that would enable commuters to summon a car to pick them up and drop them off at a designated location. According to Musk, Tesla owners would have the option to allow their car to participate in the Tesla Network, enabling their vehicles to pretty much pay for themselves.
Tesla is currently ramping up the production of the Model 3, with new locations such as the Marina Del Rey delivery center starting operations. The carmaker is expecting to hit its target production rate of 5,000 units a week at some point in the first quarter of 2018.
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Elon Musk’s Grokipedia surges to 5.6M articles, almost 79% of English Wikipedia
The explosive growth marks a major milestone for the AI-powered online encyclopedia, which was launched by Elon Musk’s xAI just months ago.
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia has grown to an impressive 5,615,201 articles as of today, closing in on 79% of the English Wikipedia’s current total of 7,119,376 articles.
The explosive growth marks a major milestone for the AI-powered online encyclopedia, which was launched by Elon Musk’s xAI just months ago. Needless to say, it would only be a matter of time before Grokipedia exceeds English Wikipedia in sheer volume.
Grokipedia’s rapid growth
xAI’s vision for Grokipedia emphasizes neutrality, while Grok’s reasoning capabilities allow for fast drafting and fact-checking. When Elon Musk announced the initiative in late September 2025, he noted that Grokipedia would be an improvement to Wikipedia because it would be designed to avoid bias.
At the time, Musk noted that Grokipedia “is a necessary step towards the xAI goal of understanding the Universe.”
Grokipedia was launched in late October, and while xAI was careful to list it only as Version 0.1 at the time, the online encyclopedia immediately earned praise. Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger highlighted the project’s innovative approach, noting how it leverages AI to fill knowledge gaps and enable rapid updates. Netizens also observed how Grokipedia tends to present articles in a more objective manner compared to Wikipedia, which is edited by humans.
Elon Musk’s ambitious plans
With 5,615,201 total articles, Grokipedia has now grown to almost 79% of English Wikipedia’s article base. This is incredibly quick, though Grokipedia remains text-only for now. xAI, for its part, has now updated the online encyclopedia’s iteration to v0.2.
Elon Musk has shared bold ideas for Grokipedia, including sending a record of the entire knowledge base to space as part of xAI’s mission to preserve and expand human understanding. At some point, Musk stated that Grokipedia will be renamed to Encyclopedia Galactica, and it will be sent to the cosmos.
“When Grokipedia is good enough (long way to go), we will change the name to Encyclopedia Galactica. It will be an open source distillation of all knowledge, including audio, images and video. Join xAI to help build the sci-fi version of the Library of Alexandria!” Musk wrote, adding in a later post that “Copies will be etched in stone and sent to the Moon, Mars and beyond. This time, it will not be lost.”
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Tesla Model 3 becomes Netherlands’ best-selling used EV in 2025
More than one in ten second-hand electric cars sold in the country last year was a Tesla Model 3.
The Tesla Model 3 became the most popular used electric car in the Netherlands in 2025, cementing its dominance well beyond the country’s new-car market.
After years at the top of Dutch EV sales charts, the Model 3 now leads the country’s second-hand EV market by a wide margin, as record used-car purchases pushed electric vehicles further into the mainstream.
Model 3 takes a commanding lead
The Netherlands recorded more than 2.1 million used car sales last year, the highest level on record. Of those, roughly 4.8%, or about 102,000 vehicles, were electric. Within that growing segment, the Tesla Model 3 stood far ahead of its competitors.
In 2025 alone, 11,338 used Model 3s changed hands, giving the car an 11.1% share of the country’s entire used EV market. That means more than one in ten second-hand electric cars sold in the country last year was a Tesla Model 3, Auto Week Netherlands reported. The scale of its lead is striking: the gap between the Model 3 and the second-place finisher, the Volkswagen ID3, is more than 6,700 vehicles.
Rivals trail as residual values shape rankings
The Volkswagen ID.3 ranked a distant second, with 4,595 used units sold and a 4.5% market share. Close behind was the Audi e-tron, which placed third with 4,236 registrations. As noted by Auto Week Netherlands, relatively low residual values likely boosted the e-tron’s appeal in the used market, despite its higher original price.
Other strong performers included the Kia Niro, the Tesla Model Y, and the Hyundai Kona, highlighting continued demand for compact and midsize electric vehicles with proven range and reliability. No other model, however, came close to matching the Model 3’s scale or market presence.
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Tesla Model Y Standard Long Range RWD launches in Europe
The update was announced by Tesla Europe & Middle East in a post on its official social media account on X.
Tesla has expanded the Model Y lineup in Europe with the introduction of the Standard Long Range RWD variant, which offers an impressive 657 km of WLTP range.
The update was announced by Tesla Europe & Middle East in a post on its official social media account on X.
Model Y Standard Long Range RWD Details
Tesla Europe & Middle East highlighted some of the Model Y Standard Long Range RWD’s most notable specs, from its 657 km of WLTP range to its 2,118 liters of cargo volume. More importantly, Tesla also noted that the newly released variant only consumes 12.7 kWh per 100 km, making it the most efficient Model Y to date.
The Model Y Standard provides a lower entry point for consumers who wish to enter the Tesla ecosystem at the lowest possible price. While the Model 3 Standard is still more affordable, some consumers might prefer the Model Y Standard due to its larger size and crossover form factor. The fact that the Model Y Standard is equipped with Tesla’s AI4 computer also makes it ready for FSD’s eventual rollout to the region.
Top Gear’s Model Y Standard review
Top Gear‘s recent review of the Tesla Model Y Standard highlighted some of the vehicle’s most notable features, such as its impressive real-world range, stellar infotainment system, and spacious interior. As per the publication, the Model Y Standard still retains a lot of what makes Tesla’s vehicles well-rounded, even if it’s been equipped with a simplified interior.
Top Gear compared the Model Y Standard to its rivals in the same segment. “The introduction of the Standard trim brings the Model Y in line with the entry price of most of its closest competition. In fact, it’s actually cheaper than a Peugeot e-3008 and costs £5k less than an entry-level Audi Q4 e-tron. It also makes the Ford Mustang Mach-E look a little short with its higher entry price and worse range,” the publication wrote.
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia surges to 5.6M articles, almost 79% of English Wikipedia
Tesla Model 3 becomes Netherlands’ best-selling used EV in 2025
