News By Topic: Tesla

Tesla Launches "Oz Goes Electric" Tour

Mar 16, 2011

MELBOURNE, Australia--Tesla Motors kicks off its Oz Goes Electric Tour to bring the Tesla Roadster "the world's only electric sports car" to fans along Australia's eastern coast. The Roadster will journey an unprecedented 3,000 kilometers, proving that drivers don't have to compromise on style, performance or range to ... Continue reading

New Chairman For Citroen National Dealer Council

Mar 7, 2011

Tom Lander, Operations Director of the Yeomans Group, has been elected as the new Chairman of Citroen's National Dealer Council. ... Continue reading

Tesla Motors Partners with The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay for Test Drive Weekend

Mar 2, 2011

Test Drive a Tesla Roadster at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Experience the Resort’s Signature Drive Exclusively for Club Level Guests HALF MOON BAY, CALIF. – March 2, 2011 – The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay and Tesla Motors are a planning something special for resort guest ... Continue reading

Tesla's Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Geneva

Mar 1, 2011

GENEVA--Tesla Motors introduces its excellence in vehicle engineering at the Geneva Auto Show with a detailed look at Model S. Engineered from the ground up as an EV, Model S is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance and range. The expanded view of Model S on ... Continue reading

Tesla Motors Announces 2011 Annual Stockholder Meeting

Feb 25, 2011

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors, Inc. announced today that its 2011 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 9:00am Pacific time, at TechMart in Santa Clara, California. What:    Tesla Motors 2011 Annual Stockholder Meeting When: June 1, 2011 Time: 9:00am – 10 ... Continue reading

Tesla Motors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Results

Feb 15, 2011

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors, Inc. today announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $36.3 million, a 16% increase from the $31.2 million reported in the prior quarter. Gross margin improved to 31%, up from 30% f ... Continue reading

Tesla Launches First Italian Store in Europe's Fashion Capital

Feb 15, 2011

MILAN, February 15, 2011 -- - Tesla Also Hosts Test Drives During World-Famous Sanremo Music Festival This Week Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors (http://www.teslamotors.com/) opened its first showroom in Italy with a spectacular gala that attracted more than 400 VIPs, including world-famous personalities in f ... Continue reading

CARS Report - State by State Deployment of Electric Vehicles - 2011-2015

Feb 14, 2011

Washington DC February 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News said that California is likely to become the biggest U.S. market for new plug-in and electric cars, accounting for more sales of these high-tech, clean vehicles than the five next largest states combined. The Center for Automotive Rese ... Continue reading

Tesla Launches Battery Recycling Program Throughout Europe

Jan 28, 2011

MAIDENHEAD, England, January 27, 2011 -- - Unique Eco-Friendly Approach Recovers Important Metals and Reduces Carbon Footprint Tesla Motors has launched a comprehensive strategy to recycle its industry-leading battery packs throughout Europe. At the end of their long life, Tesla will recycle its battery packs at Umicor ... Continue reading

Tesla Roadster Drives Environmental Responsibility During Berlin Fashion Week

Jan 19, 2011

BERLIN--The Tesla Roadster will drive the message of environmental responsibility at Berlin Fashion Week's "Green Avantgarde," which showcases some of the world's most exciting and environmentally friendly designers. "I want to prove that fashion, beauty, individuality and comfort do not conflict with sustainability -- ... Continue reading

Tesla Roadster Approved for Australian Roads

Jan 11, 2011

SYDNEY--The Tesla Roadster, the world’s only electric supercar, is officially hitting the streets in Australia. Tesla Motors, its California-based maker, announced that the Roadster is now approved for Australian roads and available for purchase. The hand-built, carbon fiber Roadster is the only car that ... Continue reading

Tesla’s Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO

Jan 11, 2011

Detroit, January 10, 2010 -- Tesla Motors has unveiled the most detailed look yet at the Model S, showcasing Tesla’s revolutionary approach to vehicle engineering. The Model S, engineered from the ground up as an EV, is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance ... Continue reading

Looking For A Luxury Car ? Compare: Specs, Prices and Availability

Dec 27, 2010

Washington DC December 27, 2010; "Luxury-car sales will likely get the biggest bump for the car business this week, thanks to stock market indicators that hit two-year highs last week." -- Paul Taylor, NADA chief economist, USA Today, Dec. ... Continue reading

Rants, Raves and Kudos in This Month's Letter from Europe

Nov 21, 2010

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief THe Auto Channel Had an interesting experience the other day. Our adorable neighbor wanted to buy a new car. So we got into his 1956 Bentley to see what Marin County’s finest dealers had to offer. It was illuminating. The first thing that struck me was that none of them offer ... Continue reading

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Toyota Debuts 100-Mile Range, RAV4 EV Demonstration Vehicle

Nov 17, 2010

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) debuted today the second-generation Toyota RAV4 EV at a news conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Â A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration and evaluation program through 2011, aiming ... Continue reading