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Fisker Back, Chinese Owner Promises Success
Lu Guanqiu may not be a household name right now but he could become the next Elon Musk. The Chinese billionaire bought failed automaker Fisker at a bankruptcy auction and promises to challenge Tesla with his latest acquisition.
Tesla Drops ‘Model E’ Trademark
When Tesla’s more affordable electric car reaches consumers, it won’t come with the previously expected Model E name.
Tesla CEO Took 99.9 Percent Pay Cut in 2013
CEOs are usually paid the big bucks, but the head of the youngest publicly held US automaker took a significant pay cut last year.
Tesla Model S is Consumer Reports’ Top-Scoring Model
Tesla has another feather to put in its cap. The California-based electric-car builder just earned a major accolade from Consumer Reports.
Musk Expects Model X Demand to Top Sedan Sibling
Tesla is still working quietly to bring its Model X crossover to market, warning investors yesterday that its operating expenses will increase as it prepares to sell the new vehicle.
Apple Exec Met With Tesla CEO to Discuss Acquisition
Just how serious is Apple about getting into the automotive industry? Its head of mergers and acquisitions met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk last spring.
Musk’s Anti-Recall Tweet Gets Nod from Ex-NHTSA Boss
It isn’t often that Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk’s pugnacious platitudes are met with any sort of grace.
Tesla to Target Ford F-150
Tesla might be struggling through a PR disaster caused by several recent car fires but that hasn’t stopped CEO Elon Musk from dreaming big, announcing plans to take on the best selling vehicle in American: the Ford F-150.
Tesla Model E Could Launch in 2015, Cost $35K
Starting a new car company from scratch is no easy (or cheap) task. It’s comparable to building an entire city… on Mars. Despite the challenges and unfavorable odds Tesla seems to be doing quite well. Its Model S sedan has received numerous accolades and now some information about the brand’s next product is beginning to…
Elon to Spritz Electric Musk on a Former Bond Car
Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to think he can build a better car than Q…
Electric Cars Less Prone to Fires Than Gas Powered Cars: Tesla CEO
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has issued out a statement regarding this week’s viral video of the Tesla Model S fire, stating that “it is safer to power a car with a battery than a large tank of highly flammable liquid.”
Elon Musk to Drive Tesla Model S Across Country in Six Days
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that he’ll be driving a Model S across the U.S. in just six days, from Los Angeles to New York City.
General Motors Assembles Team to Study Tesla
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson believes Tesla could become a disruptive force in the automotive industry and is moving to ensure the American automaker doesn’t get caught off guard.
Tesla Model S Production Passes 400 Units per Week
Production of the Tesla Model S luxury sedan is above the 400 unit-per-week mark, CEO Elon Musk says.
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.
Tesla CEO Musk Admits Fault for Creative Finance Calculator
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has admitted that the automaker’s online finance calculator was misleading and has confirmed it will be fixed to not include non-financial factors in the online monthly payment.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Offers Money to Expedite LA 405 Freeway Widening
No one likes sitting in traffic. Especially not if you’re a millionaire entrepreneur like Elon Musk.
Texas Tesla Store Favored by Residents: Poll Shows
Residents in Austin, Texas are overwhelmingly in favor of electric vehicle maker Tesla being allowed to sell its Model S sedan according to a web poll by the Austin Business Journal.
Tesla Stock Rises After Elon Musk Teases ‘Exciting Announcement’
Elon Musk and Tesla have been making headlines the last couple of months, from dealing with The New York Times to promising an affordable electric car within five years.
BMW 3 Series Rival “3 to 4 Years Away” Says Tesla CEO Elon Musk
According to comments made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Twitter, a “low cost, compelling electric car” is “3 to 4 years away” from being a reality.
Tesla vs The New York Times, Round 5
Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have published his “final word” on The New York Times’ review of his company’s Model S electric car, but apparently the finality of his remarks only apply to the written word, as he elaborated on his feelings during a keynote address at the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) in Texas.
Tesla CEO Says NY Times Article Likely Cost Brand $100M
A public battle between the New York Times and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is still sprouting news after the disgruntled executive told Bloomberg that the article likely cost the electric car maker $100 million.
Elon Musk Publishes Final Note on Tesla vs. New York Times
As the saga between Tesla and The New York Times comes to an end (allegedly), Tesla CEO Elon Musk has released a final, final note on the controversy.
