Tesla’s 2026 Model 3 and Model Y further expand screen-based controls and remove steering assist unless drivers subscribe to Full Self-Driving (FSD), according to a user cited by Cleantechnica. The user highlighted new on-screen gear shifting as a major inconvenience, though some steering-wheel controls were seen as improved. The report also noted trim-based differences in seat controls, concerns over paid driver-assistance features, and a widening gap between older hardware and newer FSD versions.

Tesla’s 0 percent auto financing in the United States is being interpreted as a sales-boosting strategy in which the company effectively covers buyers’ interest costs, delivering a discount effect without lowering sticker prices. Cleantechnica reported Tesla is offering 0 percent or 0.99 percent financing to increase sales and clear inventory. The report estimated interest savings of several thousand dollars, with longer terms increasing the benefit, while noting the approach can protect reported prices but still pressure profitability over time.