Tesla News
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When it first appeared in Detroit back in January the Bluesport concept stirred talk of the revival of the roadster segment, and especially the Porsche 914 and 356. Unfortunately, the Porsche's rebirth was ruled out last month, and this had led to fears that the same fate may ensue for a planned production version of the Bluesport concept. The original bad news came from VW's communications manager Christian Haacke at the launch of the new 2010 Polo. "The state we are at right now regarding Concept Bluesport is we are carefully calculating how to earn money with a niche car,' said Haacke. "It...
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Right-hand-drive Tesla Roadster coming next yearJust a few weeks ago Tesla got a new lease on life with a $465 million U.S. Department of Energy loan to build the infrastructure it needs for the mass-production of the Model S luxury-electric sedan. Soon after that the company announced plans to grow its brand overseas while also opening its...
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Tesla Roadster now with Bank of America financingTesla has announced that it is partnering with the Bank of America to offer a range of new financing packages for its all-electric Roadster in the hope to "significantly" expand the number of customers who can experience the groundbreaking Bank of America will directly finance, document, and...
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House passes bill to double DOE fuel-efficient vehicle fund to $50 billionFormer president Bush signed the $25 billion Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program into life last year, but for the past 8 months, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has sat on the money, carefully evaluating applications to see which companies would make the best use of the...
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Tesla opens European flagship store in LondonJust a few days ago Tesla got a new lease on life with a $465 million U.S. government loan to build the infrastructure it needs for the mass-production of the Model S luxury-electric sedan. Today, however, the company is focusing on growing its brand overseas with the grand opening of its first...
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Millionaire matchmaker service offers Tesla Roadster with blind dateEven millionaires can find it hard to fall in love but at least they will always have their luxury and high-performance cars to keep them happy. A new matchmaking service now offers a package that takes full advantage of this trend. The 4M Club matchmaking service is now offering a new deal under...
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Despite its small size, Tesla Motor Company, builder of the famed Roadster electric sports car, is as embattled as any major manufacturer these days. Between a lawsuit from a former CEO and materials costs far beyond the asking price of the Roadster, things haven't been going well lately. Things are starting to look up, however. Last month Tesla and German auto giant Daimler formed a strategic alliance and this week the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant the electric car company an approval for about $465 million in low-interest loans to help accelerate the production of affordable...
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U.S. DOE announces $8 billion in loans for fuel-efficient vehicles at Ford, Nissan and TeslaPresident Bush signed the $25 billion Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program into life last year, but for the past 8 months, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has sat on the money, carefully evaluating applications to see which companies would make the best use of the funds...
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Tesla slashes production cost of Roadster, claims profitability within reachDespite its small size, Tesla Motor Company, builder of the famed Roadster electric sports car, is as embattled as any major manufacturer these days. Between a lawsuit from a former CEO and materials costs far beyond the asking price of the Roadster, things haven't been going well lately. But today...
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Tesla issues response to slander and libel lawsuitEarlier this month we reported on a case where the original founder and designer of the famed Tesla Roadster filed a lawsuit against current Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, claiming a number of actions that could be potentially damaging to both Musk and the company. The suit, which covers libel, slander and...
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Tesla expands across the globe with seven new dealershipsFollowing news that the company has delivered its 500th all-electric Roadster model, Tesla has announced that it’s ready to expand its dealer network with seven new sales and service centers around the globe this summer. Prospective customers will now be able to test drive the company’s...
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Tesla delivers 500th RoadsterHaving recently formed a partnership with German auto giant Daimler, Tesla this week has announced more good news with the company delivering its 500th all-electric Roadster model to a customer in New Jersey. The lucky individual and latest to get their hands on one of the popular Roadsters is a...
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Electric vehicles are popularly perceived as the front-runner of the alternate fuel competition, but successfully developing EVs has proven to be a difficult and expensive task. To help share the burden and the expertise necessary to get an electric car to market, Daimler AG, parent company of Mercedes Benz, and Tesla, builder of the high-performance Roadster EV, have announced a new strategic alliance. In a press conference held this morning, Daimler announced that it has taken a 10% equity stake in Tesla to help bring to market electric versions of its Smart ForTwo minicar. So far the only...
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Tesla roadster goes 241 miles on a single charge - while rallyingOne of the biggest criticisms of electric vehicles is the limited driving range they offer when compared with conventional diesel and petrol powered cars. However, the belief that driving an electric vehicle will leave you stranded after a couple dozen miles is starting to lose credibility, fast...
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Tesla unveils the Model S electric sedanTesla's first all-original car, the upcoming Model S plug-in electric sedan, has just been unveiled. The surprisingly attractive vehicle also offers very good performance and, when technological features are taken into consideration, almost impossible value. The prototype was unveiled today at...
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Mercedes Benz design students pen F-CELL Roadster design studyWith its skinny, spoked open wheels and an open-air cabin, the Mercedes Benz F-CELL Roadster looks more like the cars of the turn of the 20th century than those of the 21st, but design students blended the two to illustrate a point. The combination of old and new symbolizes a rebirth of thinking...
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Tesla reveals pricing for Model S, announces sale of 250th RoadsterTesla's first all-original car, the upcoming Model S plug-in hybrid sedan, is due to be unveiled to the public in just a week’s time but the company has already released a couple of teaser shots - one showing the undercarriage and another showing the new glasshouse. In the lead up to the...
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Preview: Mid-engined Skoda roadsterVolkswagen-owned Skoda doesn't get much press in the U.S. but over in Central and Eastern Europe it is one of the most popular automotive brands. Having launched new versions of its mainstream Octavia and Superb sedans in the past year, the company last week took the covers if its all-new Yeti...
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Keeping a brand alive is about more than turning out the same dependable products year after year - some risk is necessary to draw in new blood. Mercedes-Benz knows this well, and its new SLK 2LOOK Edition is targeted at a markedly younger crowd than its typical buyer. With a choice of either 'calcite' white or black as standard colors and optional metallic black or 'designo mystic' white, the monochromatic theme keys into the latest trends. Matte-look elements also tap into the fashionable ethos, while black headlight surrounds further set the 2LOOK apart. Unique 18in split-spoke wheels in...
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Speculation rife on Mercedes Benz A-Class roadsterAn updated A-Class was revealed late last year, and though it received numerous revisions the compact model is due for a complete redesign sometime in 2011. The next-generation A-Class range is expected to feature a number of body styles, but the latest word indicates a roadster could be joining...
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Tesla announces Model S Concept, explains price hikes in town hall meetingThe burgeoning electric car field was just hitting its stride when the bottom fell out of the market last year, and the tough position that has left carmakers like Tesla in has forced some changes to be made. But that's not stopping the company from moving ahead with its product development plans...
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Tesla raises prices on all-electric RoadsterTesla has delivered 150 all-electric Roadsters to its first lucky customers and still has another 400 or so eagerly awaiting their chance to hop behind the wheel of the ground-breaking sports cars. Unfortunately for those waiting individuals, Tesla has decided to increase the price of its Roadster...
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Tesla will be forced to delay Model S sedan without federal loanFledgling electric car company Tesla Motors has encountered financing problems recently, prompting the firm to apply for a $400 million aid package from the Department of Energy. The electric sports carmaker has now revealed that without the loans the introduction of its Model S sedan will have to...
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Tesla senior VP Darryl Siry resigns over 'disagreements in strategy'The fledgling electric car company that is Tesla Motors has had a great deal of success and a great deal of turbulence at the top of its executive hierarchy. The famously bitter separation of Martin Eberhard from the company was an involuntary arrangement, but Siry has chosen his path away from...
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