Tesla Opens 50th Supercharger Site in Europe
Aug 13, 2014
Model S drivers can drive from Stockholm to Cote d'Azur for free Tesla marked the continued rapid expansion of its fast-charging network last week by opening its 50th Supercharging location in Europe. The unveiling of the new site in Narbonne, France, is another step towards an extensive Supercharger network in Tesla's ... Continue reading
To Auto Dealer Or Not To Dealer That Is The Question
Jul 31, 2014
Would car buyers be better off if the dealer franchise system was dismantled? The public seems to think so. Most consumers believe dealers are unnecessary middlemen who drive up the cost of vehicles. Theyâre enamored with Teslaâs way of selling cars in its own stores. But the franchise system actually is tilt ... Continue reading
Tesla Opens Store and Service Centre in West London
Jul 26, 2014
West Drayton-based store and service centre continues Teslaâs UK expansion Tesla today opened a new store and service centre in the UK. Accessible from the M4 and M40 in West London, the new location features a Model S design studio, a seven-bay service area, and the UKâs first purpose-built two-bay delivery ... Continue reading
U.S. Bank Hosts Sweepstakes for a Tesla Model S
Jul 24, 2014
U.S. Bank is offering new customers the chance to win a 2014 Tesla Model S (or a $100,000 cash prize) in the bankâs Power Up Your Summer Sweepstakes. âU.S. Bank is committed to sustainability, so weâre excited to team up with Tesla Motors for this sweepstakesâ Anyone who opens a new U.S. Bank consum ... Continue reading
BMW Open To Technology Sharing Arrangement To Help Electric Segment
Jul 16, 2014
By Rick Carlton As the old saying goes, âthe enemy of my enemy is my friend. And, in the case of trying to lift the electric car proposition up from its current level of mediocrity to something more like an active EV auto segment, everyone is apparently beginning to glom on Elon Muskâs âwork together Com ... Continue reading
Crazy Charging Plans for Tesla
Jul 11, 2014
"When I picked up my Tesla in Beijing, I realized that it's impossible to drive it back to Guangzhou as there are hardly any places to recharge the batteries," Andrew Zong, the CEO of PHNIX and also one of the first Chinese Tesla owners, said this to reporters. As a result, Andrew Zong got a crazy plan that by utilizin ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2014
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services and owner of the Blink Network, one of the largest EV charging networks, announced its intention to integrate the Tesla Motors' EV charging technology into Blink EV charging stati ... Continue reading
Wow! Tesla's Elon Musk Announces "All Our Patent Are Belong to You"
Jun 13, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO--June 13, 2014: Tesla CEO announced on the company's website yesterday that Tesla's patents just became open source. Musk says that " We believe that Tesla, other companies making electric cars, and the world would all benefit from a common, rapidly-evolving technology platform." What this will mean for t ... Continue reading
The First UK Tesla Supercharger
Jun 10, 2014
First RHD customer deliveries in the world presented by Tesla CEO Elon Musk LONDON, June 9, 2014 â Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered five new cars to customers in London on Saturday at an event to welcome the arrival of right hand drive (RHD) Model S in the UK. The occasion marks the beginning of a planned rapid expan ... Continue reading
California, Texas and Florida Lead U.S. in Diesel and Hybrid Vehicles
Jun 5, 2014
Diesel car registrations have increased 30% and hybrids have increased 64% since 2010. ​WASHINGTON June 5, 2014; NACS Online reported that California, Texas and Florida lead the country in registrations of fuel-efficient clean diesel and hybrid passenger vehicles, according to a new analysis and data released yes ... Continue reading
KBB's 10 Most Affordable SUV's - Compare Your Favorite
May 28, 2014
May 28, 2014 Photos(1) CLOSE IRVINE, Calif., May 28, 2014 -- Whether car shoppers are looking for an all-new family hauler, a means of navigating through inclement weather, or cargo space not found in smaller vehicles, an SUV is often the answer. And no matter what shoppers seek, chances are they also are in search of ... Continue reading
Tesla Provides Best Connected Vehicle User Experience says Strategy Analytics
May 16, 2014
Tesla provides the most user-friendly connected car experience, according to Strategy Analytics. The Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights (ACI) service report "Comparing the User Experience of Connected Infotainment Systems" gave the automaker the highest rating among the 19 vehicles evaluated across the US, ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells Yes - Electric No! Toyota Ends Tesla Deal
May 15, 2014
Washinton DC May 14, 2014; The NADA reported that Toyota said on Monday that it would allow a battery-supply deal with Tesla Motors to expire this year and would focus instead on building cars running on hydrogen fuel cells, a next-generation technology that rivals Tesla's all-electric systems. Toyota Motor invested $5 ... Continue reading
Carvana Backs Tesla in Fight against Dealerships by Offering First Pre-Owned Tesla
May 9, 2014
Carvana, the first complete online auto retailer, announces the availability of its first certified pre-owned Tesla. The 2013 Tesla Model S is available for purchase on Carvana.com where interested buyers can take the electric car for a virtual spin, view high-definition 360 degree interior and exterior photos highligh ... Continue reading
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