Tesla starts taking orders in China for revamped Model Y

New look and higher price come amid tough competition

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The new Model Y sports redesigned headlights and other exterior features. (Tesla)

TOMOKO WAKASUGI, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- Tesla began accepting orders for an updated version of its Model Y sport utility vehicle in China on Friday as the U.S. electric-vehicle maker fights back against BYD and other fast-growing local rivals.

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