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New York Bill Attempts to Put Tesla Out of Business in the State
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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 Wants Lower Cost Electric Car to Beat Nissan Leaf
Tesla Motors is enjoying new freedom after having repaid the Department of Energy.
Toyota Prius Most Talked About Hybrid Online
According to a new study from a social analytics company, the Toyota Prius was the most talked about hybrid vehicle online.
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.
Chrysler Calls BS: Refutes Tesla Loan Claim
Earlier today Tesla announced that it had repaid its government loan nine years early and claimed to be the first American automaker to have cleared its government debts in full.
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 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.
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 Model S Resale Value to be Industry’s Best, Says CEO Musk
Last month, Tesla made a splash by offering a resale value guarantee on the Model S, stating it would be higher than that of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, Tesla is upping the ante by offering the best resale value of almost any luxury auto maker.
Tesla Model S Leads 2013 Plug-in Sales
The Tesla Model S will be North America’s best-selling plug-in vehicle so far this year, besting both the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf.
Tesla Model S Gets New Service and Warranty Program
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a new service and warranty program today for owners of the Model S EV, which includes a free Model S loaner when their cars are in for service, and an unconditional warranty on the vehicle’s battery pack.
