We can still remember reading the reviews from 2012. Like it or not, the Tesla Model S was pivotal in making EVs gain mass-market appeal, not just in America, but worldwide. It helped that it was a hugely competent car and practically set the baseline for EVs in the coming years.

Tesla has officially removed lane-centering for Model 3 and Model Y trims in the U.S. It's a big nudge toward subscription Full Self-Driving.

One of the biggest players in the software-defined era is Tesla, and while the Model Y has been its best-selling nameplate, the Model 3 is the most affordable vehicle in its stable. At P2.1 million, the mid-spec Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD offers an overwhelming amount of software—so much that engineering has taken a supporting role.

Tesla has quietly changed how buyers access its driver-assistance features in the United States.