Summary Tesla has said that its Model X crossover, which will have all-wheel drive.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Electric carmaker Tesla Motors is expected to unveil its first all-wheel-drive system Thursday night.
Tesla hasn t confirmed what it will show at the glitzy event outside Los Angeles. The only hint came last week, when CEO Elon Musk tweeted, "About time to unveil the D and something else."But industry analysts believe "the D" refers to a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system.
Tesla s only current vehicle, the Model S sedan, is rear-wheel drive. That has limited sales in snowier climates and in Europe.
Analysts say Tesla needs an all-wheel-drive system to compete with other luxury cars from Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Sales have dipped in the United States this year.
Tesla has said that its Model X crossover, which goes on sale next year, will have all-wheel drive.
