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Tesla Model Y’s revised suspension impresses car expert: ‘It was like riding on rails’
Automotive industry veteran Sandy Munro is in currently in the process of tearing down the Tesla Model Y. In a recently uploaded video, Munro delved into the vehicle’s suspension system, highlighting some of the subtle differences that Tesla made from the Model 3 to the Model Y.
Munro states that he is impressed with the new suspension of the Model Y. In an interview with Bloomberg Technology on YouTube, he says, “I thought this thing handled really well. I liked it; it was like riding on rails.”
In the recent MunroLive post, Munro highlights the similar suspension design between both the Model 3 and the Model Y, but clarifies that the two are not completely the same. One of the first differences Munro highlights is Tesla’s use of screws on the Model Y’s suspension dampers.
Previously on the Model 3, Tesla utilized a series of small bands to reinforce the sedan’s damper system. The primary function of this piece of the suspension is to quite literally “damper” the amount of bounce during travel. The damper controls the oscillation of the suspension spring and creates a less bumpy and smoother ride.
The reinforcement of the damper to the suspension system with screws creates a more robust and sturdy support. The Model 3’s damper system was subject to some complaints as per posts on the Tesla Motors Club forum, with some owners stating that their cars’ damper systems were weakening. Tesla could have reinforced the Model Y’s suspension system with screws because of the vehicle’s higher weight, as well.
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- The Tesla Model 3’s damper reinforcement, which consisted of “bands,” or zip ties. (Credit: YouTube | MunroLive)
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- The Tesla Model Y’s damper reinforcement system, which consists of screws. (Credit: YouTube | MunroLive)
Munro then commented on the “much beefier” build of the Model Y’s front suspension lower control arm, which is responsible for allowing suspension setting parts to rotate whenever the car is cornering. Tesla’s decision to create a more reliable control arm for the front suspension of the vehicle could also be due to the Model Y’s higher weight compared to the Model 3. But reasoning aside, Munro was happy with the decision to create a more robust control arm as it contributes to the Model Y’s improved suspension system.
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- Tesla Model 3’s lower control arm. (Credit: Pacific Motors)
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- The Tesla Model Y’s front lower control arm. Munro credits it as “beefier” than the Model 3’s. (Credit: YouTube | MunroLive)
In the rear suspension, there were fewer changes compared to the Model 3. The Model Y Performance that perched on top of Munro’s car lift was actually equipped with rear suspension lower control arms that were labeled as Model 3 parts. Munro states the commonality between the two parts not only suggests that Tesla had it right with the Model 3’s rear lower control arm, but that the carmaker will reduce spending money on developing or installing revised parts on its new vehicles. “This is a good idea for carmakers to use, or reuse, parts that have proven to be worthwhile,” Munro says.
The subtle changes Tesla decided to make the Model Y’s suspension system compared to the Model 3 not only increased cost-effectiveness but also improved the overall quality of the vehicle’s suspension. Munro states that a more in-depth analysis of the Model Y’s suspension will come when his team completely disassembles the car. According to this preliminary look at the system, Munro has noted drive quality and build quality improvements that have matched some of his standards so far.
Watch Sandy Munro’s first review of the Model Y’s suspension system below.
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SpaceX weighs Nasdaq listing as company explores early index entry: report
The company is reportedly seeking early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly leaning toward listing its shares on the Nasdaq for a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could become the largest in history.
As per a recent report, the company is reportedly seeking early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index. The update was reported by Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter.
According to the publication, SpaceX is considering Nasdaq as the venue for its eventual IPO, though the New York Stock Exchange is also competing for the listing. Neither exchange has reportedly been informed of a final decision.
Reuters has previously reported that SpaceX could pursue an IPO as early as June, though the company’s plans could still change.
One of the publication’s sources also suggested that SpaceX is targeting a valuation of about $1.75 trillion for its IPO. At that level, the company would rank among the largest publicly traded firms in the United States by market capitalization.
Nasdaq has proposed a rule change that could accelerate the inclusion of newly listed megacap companies into the Nasdaq-100 index.
Under the proposed “Fast Entry” rule, a newly listed company could qualify for the index in less than a month if its market capitalization ranks among the top 40 companies already included in the Nasdaq-100.
If SpaceX is successful in achieving its target valuation of $1.75 trillion, it would become the sixth-largest company by market value in the United States, at least based on recent share prices.
Newly listed companies typically have to wait up to a year before becoming eligible for major indexes such as the Nasdaq-100 or S&P 500.
Inclusion in a major index can significantly broaden a company’s shareholder base because many institutional investors purchase shares through index-tracking funds.
According to Reuters, Nasdaq’s proposed fast-track rule is partly intended to attract highly valued private companies such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic to list on the exchange.
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The Boring Company’s Prufrock-2 emerges after completing new Vegas Loop tunnel
The new tunnel measures 2.28 miles, making it the company’s longest single Vegas Loop tunnel to date.
The Boring Company announced that its Prufrock-2 tunnel boring machine (TBM) has completed another Vegas Loop tunnel in Las Vegas. The company shared the update in a post on social media platform X.
According to The Boring Company’s post, the new tunnel measures 2.28 miles, making it the company’s longest single Vegas Loop tunnel to date.
The new tunnel marks the fourth tunnel constructed near Westgate Las Vegas as the Vegas Loop network continues expanding across the city.
The Boring Company also noted that the new tunnel surpassed its previous internal record of 2.26 miles for a single Vegas Loop segment.
Construction of the tunnel involved moving roughly 68,000 cubic yards of dirt. The excavation process also used about 4.8 miles of continuous conveyor belt, powered by six motors totaling 825 horsepower.
The Boring Company’s Prufrock-series all-electric tunnel boring machines are designed to support the rapid expansion of company’s underground transportation projects, including the growing Vegas Loop network. Prufrock machines are designed for reusability, thanks in no small part to their capability to be deployed and retrieved easily through their “porposing” feature.
The Vegas Loop, specifically the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop segment, has already been used during major events. Most recently, the LVCC Loop supported the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction trade show, which was held from March 3-7, 2026.
As per The Boring Company, the LVCC Loop transported roughly 82,000 passengers across the convention center campus during the event’s duration.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is one of the largest construction trade shows in North America, drawing more than 140,000 construction professionals from 128 countries this year.
The LVCC Loop forms the initial segment of the broader Vegas Loop network, which remains under active development as The Boring Company continues building new tunnels throughout the city.
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Tesla gathers Cybercab fleet in Gigafactory Texas
Images and video of the Cybercab fleet were shared by longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer in posts on social media platform X.
Tesla appears to be assembling a growing number of Cybercabs at Gigafactory Texas as preparations continue for the vehicle’s mass production. Recent footage shared online has shown over 30 Cybercabs being transported by trucks or staged near testing areas at the facility.
The images and video were shared by longtime Giga Texas observer and drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer in posts on social media platform X.
Interestingly enough, Tegtmeyer noted that many of the Cybercabs being loaded onto transport trucks were still equipped with steering wheels. This suggests that the vehicles are likely testing units rather than the final driverless configuration expected for the company’s Robotaxi service.
The vehicles could potentially be headed to testing sites across the United States as Tesla prepares to expand its Robotaxi fleet.
Additional footage captured at Gigafactory Texas also showed the Cybercab’s side and rear camera washer system operating as vehicles were being loaded onto transport trucks.
The growing number of Cybercabs at Giga Texas comes amidst the company’s announcement that the first production Cybercab has been produced at the facility. Full Cybercab production is expected to begin in April.
The vehicle is expected to play a central role in Tesla’s Robotaxi ambitions as the company looks to expand autonomous ride-hailing operations beyond its early deployments using Model Y vehicles.
Tesla has also linked Cybercab production to its proposed Unboxed manufacturing process, which assembles large vehicle modules separately before integrating them. The approach is intended to reduce production costs and accelerate output.
Musk has also noted that the Cybercab’s ramp will likely begin slowly due to the number of new components and manufacturing steps involved. However, he stated that once the process matures, Cybercab production could scale quickly.
SpaceX weighs Nasdaq listing as company explores early index entry: report
The Boring Company’s Prufrock-2 emerges after completing new Vegas Loop tunnel
