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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2022

Tesla Woes Improving

The EV automaker appears positioned for another growth phase as long as the global economy stays strong, analysts say.  

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2022

Automakers Report Greater Access to Semiconductor Chips

With an improved chip supply, carmakers are at work whittling down order backlogs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2022

Tesla Closes in on BMW Luxury Sales Title

Tesla’s Model Y could overtake BMW as the top-selling luxury model when its plant opens in Texas.

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ArticlesNovember 25, 2019

Tesla’s Electric Pickup: Is It a Work Truck?

Fleet Forward’s Chris Brown takes an up-close look at the Tesla Cybertruck and asks whether an (almost) indestructible exterior can help it break into the U.S. fleet market.

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Newsby Tariq KamalOctober 14, 2019

Sources: Tesla Wants Back in Dealership Game, Seeks Loophole

Electrek reports Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to open ‘Tesla Centers’ around the U.S., once again challenging rules against direct-to-consumer sales. Sources say the firm’s Electric division could provide a workaround.

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Done Dealby Tariq KamalApril 4, 2019

Tesla and the 1% Problem

For all its missteps, Tesla Inc. finally found its footing in 2018, eking out a 1.2% market share and renewing concerns shared by established manufacturers and brick-and-mortar dealers.

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Articlesby Stephanie ForsheeJanuary 21, 2014

Online Checkout

Though the fate of Tesla’s attempts to break away from the dealer franchise model remains to be seen, there’s one piece of its business model dealers are gradually getting on board with.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerJuly 16, 2013

Data Wars

The Alpha Dawg offers commentary on government scandals, the specter of foreign ownership and ‘Bubba’ Marchionne’s search for new office space.

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NewsJune 4, 2013

Tesla Can’t Sell Directly to Consumers in Texas

Two Tesla-backed bills failed to make it to the voting round this legislative session. The legislation would have exempted Tesla from state franchise laws, allowing the electric carmaker to sell directly to consumers in that state.

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NewsMay 16, 2013

Tesla Motors Issues More Stock to Repay Energy Department

Tesla Motors is offering common stock and convertible senior notes to repay a loan received from the Department of Energy. The offerings are being led by CEO Elon Musk.

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