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Tesla Model S Rentals Available this Summer in LA
Los Angeles-based MPG Car Rental is adding the Tesla Model S to its available lineup, joining other green vehicles such as the Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Volt, and Volkswagen Beetle TDI.
Tesla Loan Repayment Opens Door to Acquisition Rumors
Now that Tesla has fully repaid its government loan nine years early and has just reported its first quarterly profit, could the American automaker be sold to the highest bidder?
Is Tesla’s Best Quality its Biggest Flaw?
Gad Elmoznino has been a Tesla die-hard since day one. He jumped in early, buying a Roadster and reserved a Model S the same day. Today he owns both and couldn’t be happier with either of the luxurious, sporty electric cars.
‘Public Outcry’ Saves Tesla in New York
A New York bill that could have essentially put Tesla out of business in the state has been stopped.
New York Bill Attempts to Put Tesla Out of Business in the State
After losing its lawsuit against Tesla, New York auto dealers are backing a bill submitted to the state’s legislature in hopes to block direct car sales for Tesla.
Tesla Announces 90-Second Battery Swap, Available Later This Year
Always one to push the envelope, Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the American electric automaker’s 90-second battery swap tonight at an owners only event.
Tesla Model S Recalled for Seat Bracket Issue
Tesla has announced a recall of an unspecified number of vehicles to fix a rear seat mounting bracket that could post a risk in the event of a crash.
Is Tesla’s Secret 5 Minute Charge Just a Battery Swap?
A month ago Tesla CEO Elon Musk made yet another dramatic (and cryptic) proclamation, announcing on twitter that there exists a way to recharge his Model S electric sedan in less time than it takes to fill a gas tank.
Tesla ‘Gen III’ Car Coming in 2016: CEO Says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered the most concrete information to date on its next, smaller sedan during a shareholder meeting yesterday.
Tesla Unable to Sell Directly to Consumers in Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has suffered his second straight setback in wanting to sell his electric cars directly to consumers.
Tesla Planning Compact Crossover
Tesla is looking to expand its product lineup, and besides a BMW 3 Series competitor with a Nissan Leaf price tag, the brand is also planning on bringing a compact crossover to market, both of which will ride on the same platform.
Tesla Superchargers to Connect NY with LA Within Six Months
Making EVs more practical is one of the biggest challenges still facing the electric-vehicle market, and Tesla is once again expanding its network of fast-charging Supercharger stations.
Tesla Stock Tops $100 for First Time
Tesla CEO Elon Musk must be feeling good today. The share price for his electric car company gained 7.7 percent today and rose to $104.58 shortly after noon.
Tesla Wants Lower Cost Electric Car to Beat Nissan Leaf
Tesla Motors is enjoying new freedom after having repaid the Department of Energy.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Fires Back at Chrysler
As expected, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fired back after Chrysler issued out a rebuttal to the electric-car manufacturer’s claim that it was the first American car company to have fully repaid its government loan.
Tesla Repays Government Loan Nine Years Early
As expected, Tesla has repaid its government loan nine years early, becoming the first American automaker to have paid back the government.
Tesla Aims to Repay Government by Wednesday
Elon Musk, Tesla’s ever enigmatic CEO, announced over Twitter that the company will likely repay its government debt by Wednesday, May 22.
Tesla Offers $450M in Stocks, Musk Buys $100M Worth
Tesla announced a new offering of 2.7 million shares of common stock today, along with $450 million worth in convertible senior notes.
Tesla Shares Jump 24% After Maker Reports Profit
Tesla’s stock price rose 24 percent Wednesday after the electric car maker reported its first quarterly profit.
Tesla Model S Almost Perfect, but Not Recommended by Consumer Reports
Although the Tesla Model S scored a near-perfect 99 out of 100 in Consumer Reports latest test, the product testing outlet won’t list the electric luxury car on its recommended list.
Tesla Model S Rated a 99 Out of 100 by Consumer Reports
The Tesla Model S continues to earn rave reviews, the latest coming from the notoriously picky team at Consumer Reports.
Tesla Makes First Profit: $11M in Q1 2013
Tesla has formally announced its first quarter 2013 results, reaching profitability for the first time in the American electric automaker’s 10-year history.
Tesla Talking with Google About Autopilot Systems
It’s no secret that Google has been working on autonomous vehicles for quite some time, and now Tesla CEO Elon Musk is considering adding that technology to Tesla’s vehicles.
Tesla Model S ‘Performance Plus’ Handles like a Supercar
Tesla is taking the Model S into “supercar handling territory” according to a product description on its retail site.
