Tesla's Model 3 Loses Consumer Reports Recommendation

The transcript discusses various issues with Tesla's Model 3, including mechanical problems that cannot be fixed with software updates. Tesla claims to have made improvements at the manufacturing level, but these do not help existing cars. The report has negatively impacted Tesla's stock and demand, with the Model 3 falling in Consumer Reports rankings. Despite this, consumer satisfaction remains high among Tesla's early adopters, who are loyal to the brand despite known issues.

What was the significance of the Consumer Reports ranking for Tesla?

How do consumer satisfaction ratings for Tesla compare to the issues reported?