Independent testing by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Tesla Model S a 5-star safety rating, not just overall, but in every subcategory without exception. Approximately one percent of all cars tested by the federal government achieve 5 stars across the board. NHTSA does not publish a star rating […]
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Interesting video care of Wired. Tesla can’t ask the dealer to handle the usual pre-delivery inspection as they don’t have dealers. So they do it themselves at the factory. This makes total sense. Once the car leaves a production facility fixing a problem is time-consuming and expensive if it has to be returned to the
Report from the Nordic papers showing the very first Model S in Europe in a customer’s hands.: A Mr Frederic Hauge, Norwegian environmental activist.
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Ships over 5,000 cars. Tesla reported net income increased by 70% Q on Q to $26M with an operating profit of 20 cents a share, including 15 cents related to a leasing program. Even without that provision, results exceeded the average of 10 analysts’ estimates for a 20-cent loss, according data compiled by Bloomberg. On
London: Aug 9 2013 Last week BMW invited us and a few close friends to witness the UK and simultaneous worldwide launch of the BMW i3 electric car. This was a smooth operation typical of BMW corporate events. The location was in the old Billingsgate Fish Market City on Lower Thames Street with fine views
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GM made the unofficial official today, cutting the price of the 2014 US Chevrolet Volt to $34,995 — $5,000 less than the 2013 model. News on the UK and European models is less clear as of right now. A price cut would be major benefit to help push Ampera sales in the UK. What they
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We are heading to London to attend the i3 launch in the City later today. Should be an interesting session: BMW UK marketing team will be making the pitch. Will be good to see the car in real life rather than the show concept vehicles. Full report to follow.
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