--- title: "Tesla Teases New Vehicle Debuting Oct. 7, Possibly a $40,000 Model Y: TDS" date: "2025-10-06" modified: "2025-10-06" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-teases-new-vehicle-debuting-oct-7-possibly-a-40000-model-y-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Tesla Teases New Vehicle Debuting Oct. 7, Possibly a $40,000 Model Y: TDS ![Tesla Oct. 7 teaser image]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, right, and light, *TDS* gathers all the latest automotive news bubbling around the globe and places it in one spot. Stories are summarized in a single (sometimes long) sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. I'm back in the saddle here this morning after some unexpected scheduling shifts last week. Much thanks to both Adam and Andrew for stepping in with *TDS* unexpectedly. The first cup of coffee is gone and I'm ready for the second, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Those scheduling changes were due to some back issues, which led to me not driving much of anything, but a V-8-powered truck is showing up today and seems I'm back in the action heading into the week. πŸ”œ Over the weekend Tesla's X account first posted a [teaser video of something]() (possibly a wheel) noting the date 10/7, which was later followed by a [post with an image displaying headlights]() that appear to match the [cheaper Model Y variant]() that's been teased by CEO Elon Musk and [spotted on public roads](). πŸ‘€ A [Ford Everest SUV was spotted]() sporting manufacturer license plates in Colorado for unknown reasons, but the body-on-frame SUV sold in other global markets shares the Ranger pickup and Bronco SUV's underpinnings and would make for an interesting Toyota 4Runner competitor in the U.S. market. πŸͺ¦ Production of the [BMW X4 reportedly ended]() on September 30. 🧐 Fox Factory [teased what appears to be a lowered street-oriented Ram 1500]() with a large lower front valence and wide low-profile Toyo tires. πŸ’Έ Volvo added [a more affordable single-motor extended-range EX30]() to its lineup, which drops the model's price by $6,000. πŸ“‰ Aston Martin [cut its U.S. sales outlook](), again, citing tariffs, weak sales, and global issues. πŸ“ˆ Stellantis reportedly plans to spend [$10 billion on its U.S. turnaround plan](), which includes product updates and plants. πŸ›» Stellantis has [lobbied the Trump administration]() to waive or soften a possible 25% tariff on its Mexican-made heavy-duty trucks while Ford and GM urged the administration to dismiss the request citing it would give its competitor a cost advantage and open the door for other exceptions from other automakers. 🏁 Weekend Race Results: - Formula 1 - George Russell took the win, but the real story was McLaren securing the 2025 F1 Constructors' Championship. - NASCAR Cup Series - Shane van Gisbergen from Trackhouse racing won the Bank of America Roval 400. - NASCAR Xfinity Series - Connor Zilisch of JR Motorsports took the win at the Blue Cross NC 250. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()