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Analyst: Tesla Model 3 Won't Be 'A Game-Changer' In China
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 5:06pm | 303Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA)’s new Model 3 has logged more than 400,000 global pre-orders in about a month since its highly-anticipated unveiling. China is Tesla’s largest international market, generating $319 million in revenue last year. However, the Model 3 may not have the same...
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What Is Going On With Tesla's Model 3 Battery? And What Does That Mean For Tesla Profitability?
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 3:37pm | 254The Model 3 may not be as profitable for Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), according to Jon Bereisa, CEO of Auto Lectrification. Bereisa is said to have estimated Model 3's factory variable cost (FVC) to be $1,510 above its base price of $35,000, read a report on Electrek. Bereisa, the former chief...
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How Green Is Tesla?
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 2:29pm | 363Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has become the poster child for clean energy in recent years. But have you ever wondered just how green the company and its vehicles actually are? According to alternative energy expert Mike Barnard, Tesla is far from carbon-neutral, but it’s still much better...
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How To Try Tesla's Autopilot Before Buying It
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 2:12pm | 364If you already own a Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model X or Model S but don’t want to shell out $3,000 to add the popular Autopilot feature, Tesla has some good news. If you’re curious about what you’re missing, the company is currently offering a free 30-day trial for...
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Tesla VP Says Electric Pickup Truck Is Coming
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 2:39pm | 346Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) could surprise the world by making one of its next major vehicle models a truck. In a presentation at the AEC 2016 Advanced Energy Conference, Tesla VP Diarmuid O’Connell said that at some point, the company must deliver a pickup truck to the American market....
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General Motors To Tesla: We're Coming First
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 4:43pm | 368The battle between Model 3 and Chevy Bolt is becoming interesting with each passing day as the buzz over the upcoming electric cars is huge. However, one of the key factor that works in favor of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)'s Chevy Bolt against Model 3 of Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA...
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Detroit News Auto Critic: Tesla Model 3 Is 'The Auto Story Of The 21st Century'
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 12:31pm | 558"The Model 3 may not be the Model T. But it's the auto story of the 21st century. And its mad genius creator will be tweeting every step of the way." –Henry Payne, The Detroit News In an article from the Detriot News, auto critic Henry Payne paralleled this century's...
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Tesla Model 3 Vs. Chevy Bolt: Which Would You Rather Own?
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 4:20pm | 329Almost a week after Tesla Motors Inc (NYSE: TSLA)’s Model 3 reveal, the chatter about the newest vehicle has not subsided. Benzinga jumped at the chance to poll readers about their opinions toward the Model 3 and competitor in the space, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)’s Chevy Bolt....
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Tesla Model 3 Makes Chevy Bolt 'Dead-On-Departure,' Chowdhry Says GM Should Cancel The Project
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 10:52am | 376Trip Chowdhry of Global Equities Research said the Model 3 from Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) makes General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)'s Bolt "Dead-On-Departure." Tesla CEO Elon Musk Tweeted over the weekend, "276k Model 3 orders by end of Sat" and Chowdhry says the...
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What Secrets Are Behind Tesla's Model 3? Bloomberg Takes Some Guesses
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 2:07pm | 591Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is expected to unveil its much-awaited Model 3 on March 31. Elon Musk will reveal only the prototype of Model 3, which won't officially go on sale until late 2017. Following are some of the guesses Bloomberg has made about the Model 3. What Can We Expect? Size: The...
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Tesla's Recovery Not Supported By The Facts, UBS Warns
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 9:42am | 315UBS’ Colin Langan maintained a Sell rating on Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), with a price target of $140. Stock Surge Unsupported Langan believes that the 60 percent surge in the share price following Tesla Motors’ 4Q results, was not supported by fundamentals and largely driven...
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It's Tesla Vs. GM In Indiana
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 12:15pm | 359Indiana is the new battleground for General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), Autoblog wrote, and the point of contention is a new law that would prohibit any manufacturer from being able to hold a dealer license after December 31, 2017. Tesla said the law HB1254 is...
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Will The Average Consumer Buy A Budget Tesla?
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 4:18pm | 386Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is expected to start taking pre-orders for the Model 3 next month. The Model 3 comes with a $35,000 price tag before state and federal electric vehicle incentives, putting it right in the right in the middle of the mass-market adoption price range, according to...
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Tesla Gains Ahead Of Earnings, All Eyes On Model 3 Update
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 3:21pm | 463Shares of Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) recouped pre-market losses and gained 5 percent, as the automaker is expected to announce a profit when it reports its fourth-quarter financial results on February 10, and investors are pinning their hopes on Model 3 – the company's car for the mass...
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China's Economy May Be A Drag On Markets, But It Could Help Automakers
Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 3:11pm | 500The decline in Chinese markets has wreaked havoc on U.S. share markets, causing investors to panic and bringing share prices violently lower. However, carmakers are looking at the nation favorably as its electric car market is expected to keep its newest offerings in high demand in the coming years...