Tesla News

The Chinese-built Coda sedan will arrive in autumn 2010--ahead of the Chevrolet Volt

Tesla Motors is collaborating with Daimler AG on two affordable EVs planned for production within the next few years. In an interview with Green Car Advisor Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, confirmed that in addition to the previously publicized Smart EV, the two companies have been working on another...

By all accounts, the Tesla Roadster is a stupendous drive. It's fast, it grips the road and it doesn't use a drop of gas. For all of this, the driver is treated to one retractable cup holder and one passenger. Got luggage? Forgedaboutit. This green machine is intended for two things - looking...

It's official. Tesla is a legitimate automaker. The electric car company is recalling 345 Roadsters because of an under-torqued rear hub flange bolt, which could become loose, resulting in poor handling and a rubbing noise from the back of the vehicle. The other possible consequence of this loose...

With Congress breathing down the automakers' necks, demanding more fuel efficient vehicles, it's no wonder GM is developing a new gas-sipping engine. Instead of using a spark plug to light the air-fuel mixture in a piston, the 'homogeneous charge compression ignition engine,' (HCCI) squeezes the...

Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG announced today it would buy 10 percent of Silicon Valley electric-car startup Tesla. What does it all mean?

General Motors has confirmed that former vice chairman, Bob Lutz, will bring the Chevy Volt to the Late Show with David Letterman on Wednesday. This comes after Letterman ripped the Volt during an April 29 episode which featured Tesla Motors CEO, Elon Musk, and his all-electric Model S Sedan. The...

The Tesla Model S is a stylish futuristic 4-door pure electric sedan slated to go into production in late 2011. The vehicle debuted with a splash in late March receiving acclaim for its sleek and refined design, up to 300 miles of range (with optional pack), and its hopeful price-tag of under...

Most EV enthusiasts are excited about the sleek Tesla Model S electric sedan, but a recent report suggests we might need to temper our enthusiasm. It is after all a concept and sometimes the difference between concept cars and their production counterparts are miles away. Take the design of the...

Perfection is a word that accurately describes Tesla Model S designer Franz von Holzhausen.  He sits in a photography studio studying every detail of the Model S sitting before him and wonders how he can improve on an already remarkable design.  Knowing that work is still needed and modifications...

The Tesla Model S is set to appear tonight on the CBS Late Show with David Letterman. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, "It will likely be the first fully drivable car to appear on the Late Show with David Letterman." Why the Tesla Model S as the first car on the stage, the answer is simple. ...

Tesla is determined to make electric transportation a mainstream reality. Exhibit A: this Smart Fortwo outfitted with their Roadster's powertrain. Doug King, of the Tesla Motors Club took a short ride in the Fortwo and was kind enough to post numerous photos and a video of the quick trip. This...

Car buyers today fear the worst.  What would happen if you purchased a new vehicle from General Motors only to learn tomorrow that they declared bankruptcy and will not honor warranty claims and will not be able to provide parts to fix your vehicle?  The federal government vows that they will...

Within one week of unveiling the strikingly designed 4-door pure electric Model S sedan, Tesla Motors has announced they have already taken 520 reservations. The vehicle currently exists only in prototype form and will be produced in late 2011 if the company can get $350 million in goverment loans...

How would you like to test drive a Tesla Model S today? Too bad. Unless you've already committed to buying one, this video is probably as close as you'll get - at least until it reaches showrooms in 2011. Venture capitalist, and first Model S customer, Steve Jurvetson, on the other hand, sat...

The Model S is Tesla Motors new mid-sized 7-seat 4-door electric car that was unveiled today in Los Angeles California at the Space-X rocket factory. The vehicle will be priced at $57,400 so that with the US government $7500 tax credit could cost its owners $49,990. It will have a 160 mile all...

Here's a quick rundown of the specs released today for the upcoming 2012 Tesla Model S

Last November we reported that Sam's Club sold a non-existent sports car called the Liv Inizio by Hybrid Technologies. As it turns out, the start-up EV company (now calling itself EV Innovations) is planning to attend the New York Auto Show with two electric sports cars in tow. The first debut...

Last Saturday, Tesla Motors delivered vehicle number 250 to customer Dr. Rob Wilder.  Dr. Wilder fits the image of the ideal Tesla customer.  Dr. Wilder of Encinitas, California is a pioner in energy efficient and zero carbon solutions.  He is responsible  for creating the first index on wall...

The faster and harder you drive the Tesla Roadster, the lower its range gets. Shock, surprise!