10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Tesla Model Y, Model 3 Zero Out Chevrolet Corvette
In the competitive field of automotive sales, typically strong performer Tesla just put up a big, fat goose egg — which should help the electric automaker move even more of its big-selling Model Y and Model 3. Tesla announced a 0% interest deal on the Model 3 compact sedan and Model Y compact SUV. It’s an enticing offer for anyone shopping for one of the popular electric vehicles, which start between $42,000 and $45,000, respectively, as reported in Cars.com’s most popular news story of the past week.
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The interest-free incentive comes with some stipulations, of course. Tesla requires that you be a “well-qualified” buyer with “excellent credit,” take delivery by Dec. 31 and make a 20% minimum down payment. The loan term is limited to 36 months for the Model 3 and 60 months for the Model Y. This 0% financing deal is a money-saving opportunity for those who don’t wish to wait and see if Tesla actually launches a new entry-level-priced EV by 2025, as has been reported.
Interested in no interest on the Tesla Model Y and Model 3? Follow the link below to the No. 1 news story on the week’s countdown of most-read articles.
In other relative bargains, for shoppers in the market for something fast and frugal, pricing is out for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette — and it still starts under 70 grand by enough that you can drive over to Starbucks with the difference and buy a venti drip to put in the cupholder. The base Stingray model starts at just $69,995, but jumps by nearly $44,000 for the current range-topping Z06, which starts just under $114,000; the E-Ray lands in between at just under $109,000 (all prices include a $1,695 destination charge). We won’t know the cost of the new-for-2025 ZR1 — speeding toward an arrival next year at an estimated 233 mph to take its place at the top of the lineup in both performance and price — until closer to launch.
For our full trim-by-trim pricing breakdown on the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette — including what, if anything, has changed since the 2024 model year — follow the link below to the No. 3 news story of the week.
Beyond all that, we’ve got headlines on the Toyota Sienna, Toyota Land Cruiser and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
1. Tesla Launches 0% APR Deal on Model Y, Model 3
2. How Do I Find Out if a Car Is Still Under Warranty?
3. 2025 Chevrolet Corvette: America’s Budget Supercar Still Under $70,000, But Only by a Lincoln
4. Which Electric Cars Are Still Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit?
5. How to Buy a Car, According to Cars.com Experts
6. These Cars Stay on Dealers’ Lots for Longer — And Could Be a Great Deal
7. Which SUVs, Minivans and Sedans Have the Most Cargo Space?
8. Is the 2024 Toyota Sienna a Good Minivan? 5 Pros, 2 Cons
9. 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Video: How Livable Is the Land Cruiser in Daily Driving?
10. Pickup Truck Buying Guide: How Much Truck Do You Need?
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