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Tesla Model 3 (Page 34)

By John Goreham on July 16, 2018 - 4:10PM
Elon Musk has resorted to name calling when his ego isn't properly boosted. Just how much weirder can Tesla's CEO's extracurricular activities get?
By Al Castro on July 16, 2018 - 2:28AM
Tesla Inc was smart for itself by taking down the mystery $35,000 price for a model version some have long been waiting for, hadn’t yet been built, not sure if it will ever exist, and that they were never really in a position to offer. They need to worry about surviving first, and you do that by making money. Period.
By John Goreham on July 9, 2018 - 5:01PM
Despite the hype from Tesla, the company delivered less Model 3 cars last month than it did the month before. On the other hand, Toyota Prius Prime has outsold Model 3.
By Francis Martin on July 3, 2018 - 8:51AM
Tesla reaches 5000+ goal weekly production numbers on Model 3, invites all North American reservation holders for Model 3 to order their car now. How Tesla just became a real car company.
By Al Castro on June 29, 2018 - 11:19AM
In an attempt to wrestle its finances to focus on competition and avert bankruptcy, Tesla tries once again to do something that hasn’t been done before in automotive history. And Model 3 customers wind up benefiting.
By Max Marck on June 28, 2018 - 11:18AM
In a recent email, Tesla's Elon Musk stated that skeptics who doubted that the Model 3 would have strong production were "in for a rude awakening." However, there may be reason, or two reasons, to believe that this confidence is premature, despite improvements.
By Max Marck on June 21, 2018 - 11:10AM
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against alleged saboteur Martin Tripp. In the document by which the lawsuit was filed, Tesla lists the damages of which Tripp is being accused. Sabotage of the company's Manufacturing Operating System is one of these allegations, but in addition, Tesla cites the theft and dissemination of confidential proprietary information.
By Max Marck on June 19, 2018 - 3:26PM
Tesla's upcoming Model 3, the which has already been delayed in delivery, has been further hindered in production by employee sabotage. Elon Musk, Tesla's founder and CEO, sent an email to employees on Sunday, stating that an unnamed employee had admitted to deliberate sabotage of the Model 3 production in Freemont, California.
By John Goreham on June 13, 2018 - 11:01AM
See how well you really know Tesla, its products, and its people. Play our trivia game.
By John Goreham on June 13, 2018 - 8:17AM
Tesla's Autopilot system has been involved in multiple crashes of Tesla cars with stationary objects. Here is what Tesla is trying to do to protect itself from liability and to protect its owners.
By John Goreham on June 12, 2018 - 5:07PM
Tesla announces a huge workforce reduction in its automotive division just days after a difficult shareholder meeting.
By John Goreham on June 7, 2018 - 1:02PM
Tesla vehicles on Autopilot seem to be hitting a lot of big, obvious, unmoving objects. An expert opinion on what may be the cause and what should be done.
By John Goreham on May 31, 2018 - 11:39AM
Tesla has updated the firmware on the Model 3. Testing is in and the results look good. But are they good enough?
By John Goreham on May 29, 2018 - 10:34AM
During a week in which Elon Musk battled the media over the facts surrounding the Model 3's production and quality, we look back at what Mr. Musk discussed via Twitter.
By John Goreham on May 24, 2018 - 5:38PM
Elon Musk explains why Tesla has never built a single base version of its Model 3 at the imaginary $35K price point.
By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 12:58PM
Let's say you are a middle class family and need to decide between the Chevy Volt and Tesla Model S, how do you make the decision? I am not even talking about Tesla Model 3 as we haven't yet seen the the $35,000 price. Thus, it's not for the middle class.
By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 11:59AM
Many people debate about the cost to charge electric cars and if it's cheaper to charge at home vs charging them in public or commercial stations. Really, how much does it cost to charge an electric car at a commercial charging station and at home. Which one is less expensive to charge: Chevy Volt or Tesla Model 3?
By John Falk on May 23, 2018 - 11:47PM
Consumer Reports has finally tested the Tesla Model 3. According to engineers at the magazine the Model 3 suffers on a number of fronts. Much of the report revisits the usual problems with Tesla cars. They again bring up construction quality issues with the car. The usual squeaks and rattles with the dash and gaps in the body panels. The main issue with the car that garnered a "not recommended", rating was it's braking performance.
By John Goreham on May 22, 2018 - 12:59PM
Following the revelation that another test confirms Model 3 brake problems, Tesla promises a fix and offers an excuse. Are any of Tesla's comments on this issue fact-based and believable?
By John Goreham on May 21, 2018 - 11:10AM
Tesla still isn't delivering the imaginary base Model 3 car, but will now take orders for a $78K performance variant.
By John Goreham on May 15, 2018 - 8:12PM
The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has released a small part of the Tesla Model 3 safety test results. The reason the Institute can't complete the testing is unique.
By John Goreham on May 15, 2018 - 11:57AM
The Tesla Model 3 is presently undergoing testing by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. With just two tests performed, the Tesla Model 3 is already excluded from the top ranking.
By John Goreham on May 14, 2018 - 3:54PM
Tesla has 99 problems, but sales ain't one.
By John Goreham on May 14, 2018 - 1:02PM
Elon Musk recently told investors and fans he was taking over control of Model 3 production. Based on his Twitter feed, it sure looks like he has other interests.
By John Goreham on May 11, 2018 - 1:54PM
Wo do some simple math and come to the conclusion that at its delivery rate, Tesla won't catch up to its Model 3 reservations until 2026.
By John Goreham on May 11, 2018 - 12:01PM
We compare real-world prices of the 2018 Chevy Volt and Prius Prime to the Tesla Model 3.
By Jerry Fielding on May 4, 2018 - 3:10PM
It’s pretty hard to go one day without there being several articles about Elon Musk and the future of Tesla. The next Apple or the the next Nokia. Batteries, solar shingles, flamethrowers, but have we overlooked the elephant in the room? What is the future demand for leasing the Model 3?
By John Goreham on May 1, 2018 - 6:00PM
The Toyota Prius Prime has emerged as the runaway leader in affordable EVs. Bolt, Leaf, and Volt’s U.S. sales lag, as Prius Prime continues to impress.
By John Goreham on May 1, 2018 - 4:04PM
Another flat month of Tesla Model 3 deliveries is a bad sign.
By John Goreham on April 26, 2018 - 2:02PM
Tesla publicizes a low entry price for its Model 3, but has never sold a vehicle at even close to that price. With no push-back from the media or regulators, the flim-flam has now been extended.