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Model Y Is Getting a Mutt Makeover, Joining the List of Cars Designed for—and by—Dogs

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Expect a substantially updated Model Y to land in Q1 of 2025 .

More of the primary controls will be moved to the touchscreen, and new damping will improve the ride.

Tesla offers a “dog mode’ that allows owners to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature while owners leave their vehicles.

Jaguar Land Rover's director of production design and quality at Andrew Wheel says versatility and flexibility are key USPs.

Honda 's Element crossover had ramp access into cargo hold and a deployable rear kennel with a padded dog bed.

Land Rover offers a pet access ramp and model-specific quilted loadspace liners.

Aston Martin has gone a step further with its DBX off-roader, offering a “pet pack” that includes a partition, dog bed, bowl, lead, a portable washer, and rear bumper protection.