Model Y Series: Episode 3 – Frunk Overview
Episode 3: Frunk Overview Welcome to episode three of Munro’s Tesla Model Y Performance teardown, where Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro reviews the vehicle’s frunk (trunk in the front). Sandy shares that the Model Y’s front opens the same way as the Model 3. When removing the cowl, he finds some interesting surprises. Check […]
Model Y Teardown: Initial Observations: Regen Braking
It’s arrived! As many of you know, Munro & Associates received its Tesla Model Y Performance earlier this week. CEO Sandy Munro is currently at the Munro North American headquarters ready to dive-into the vehicle teardown. He’s already offered his first take on the vehicle, which you can find on www.MunroLive.com
Model Y Series: Episode 2 – Fit & Finish
Welcome to episode two of Munro’s Tesla Model Y Performance teardown, where Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro offers his expert insight on the vehicle’s fit and finish. His first impression, “the car looked good for an early stage product.”
Munro & Associates Help Clarify the Tesla Model 3’s Rusty Seats
An InsideEVs article recently asked “Remember the Tesla Model 3’s Rusty Seats?” Author Gustavo Henrique Ruffo, with the help of Munro & Associate’s Director of Benchmarking Al Steier, was able to provide readers an answer, “apparently, that’s normal.”
Tearing Down Tesla Series Concludes
In December, we kicked off our “Tearing Down Tesla” series of articles that compared notable aspects of leading EVs using our proprietary Design Profit software. We’re concluding the series after eight segments that analyzed topics ranging from OEM assembly time to suspension and from battery cooling systems to HVAC ducting and venting.
Sandy Munro on Car Radio with Henry Payne
Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro recently joined Henry Payne, and automotive reporter and expert Lindsay Brooke on the Car Radio with Henry Payne radio show.
Don’t worry if you missed it, we have you covered!
Debunking Tesla Cybertruck Myths
A recent Yahoo! op-ed article set out to debunk some of the myths – safety, towing, weight and more – of the Tesla Cybertruck. Notably, the article cited Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro on one of the myths regarding the Cybertruck’s weight.
Tearing Down Tesla Segment 8: Comparing the Cooling Strategy / Housings of Motors for Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i3
Both the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i3 have novel approaches to cooling the motor. This week’s segment compares these approaches.
Should Tesla Import the Model 3 from China?
According to Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro, the answer is YES.
This InsideEVs article asks some thoughtful questions about the possibility of Tesla importing the Model 3 to the United States from China.
Tearing Down Tesla Segment 7: HVAC Differences in the Tesla Model 3 & BMW i3
There’s a rather traditional design tradeoff for the IP HVAC ducts in the Tesla Model 3 and the BMW i3. Read on to learn more!