Branson to rival Tesla Motors with new road-going EV?
It's tough being on top, as they say. When one thinks of electric vehicles, eight out of ten individuals would respond with a Tesla product. As a result, Sir Richard Branson, head …
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Tesla Model S software update to “end range anxiety”
The Tesla Model S electric sedan may have an impressive claimed range of over 400 km, but it appears that there are customers who still have doubts as to whether their cars …
Tesla to consider working with franchised dealerships
Tesla Motors CEO, Elon Musk, is reportedly considering partnering up with franchised dealers to further augment the firm's network of dealerships in the United States. The Palo Alto-based automaker is known for …
Tesla Model X seven-seat SUV – new details revealed
While Tesla doesn’t have anything new to show at the on-going Detroit auto show, the Apple-of-carmakers has revealed new details of its upcoming all-electric seven-seat SUV, the Model X. It’s where “utility …
Tesla Roadster 3.0 package ups range to over 640 km
It may have been nearly three years since the Tesla Roadster was discontinued, but it appears the company that built it still has great plans for its first production car. To that …
Tesla to experiment with battery-swapping programme
Tesla Motors has confirmed plans to begin a battery-swapping programme as soon as the end of December this year at a dedicated facility in California. Unlike its Supercharger platform which allows owners …
Head of Tesla China resigns after nine months – report
After just nine months of being appointed the head of Tesla China, Veronica Wu has resigned from the position, according to a report from Bloomberg. Prior to coming aboard Tesla to replace …
BMW, Tesla in talks over battery and carbon integrants
In a recent interview with German weekly Der Spiegel, Tesla Motors CEO, Elon Musk has stated that his company and German automotive giant BMW are discussing plans for a possible collaboration concerning …
Tesla Model S spotted in Malaysia – grey import?
Looks like a grey importer has brought in a Tesla Model S. Reader Syamil Hisham saw this example parked by the side of the road at the old LCCT. It’s unregistered with …
Daimler sells stake in Tesla Motors – reports indicate growing rivalry as electric car demands soar globally
In a report by Automotive News Europe, Daimler AG has made the decision to sell its 4% stake in Tesla Motors, an electric car maker from America. The company bought into Tesla …
Tesla Model S P85D – supercar-baiting electric sedan with 691 hp, 931 Nm and all-wheel drive
After Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk went onto Twitter earlier this week to tease the unveiling of "the D and something else" (snigger all you like), the company has finally pulled the …
Saleen FourSixteen – an amped-up Tesla Model S
Saleen Automotive, a high-profile American muscle car tuning house, perhaps most known for its bespoke S7 supercar, has showcased its latest creation – the Saleen FourSixteen, based on the Tesla Model S. …
Tesla and Panasonic collaborating on battery factory
Tesla Motors and Panasonic have announced that they will be joining forces to build a large-scale battery manufacturing facility in the United States. To be known as a Gigafactory, the plant will …
Tesla Motors’ EV patents can now be used by anyone
In what it claims is a move done "in the spirit of the open source movement", Tesla Motors has announced that it will open up its electric vehicle patents to be used …
Tesla Model S – free titanium shields to prevent fires
The Tesla Model S is getting a new titanium underbody shield after two fires caused by road debris striking the underside of the cars have been reported. The fix follows an over-the-air …
Tesla CEO had a meeting with Apple: iMobile, anyone?
Tesla Motors founder and CEO Elon Musk has confirmed to Bloomberg that he has, indeed, met with Apple, amidst wild speculations of a possible partnership, merger or even acquisition between the two …
2014 European Car of the Year – top seven finalists
The 2014 European Car of the Year shortlist is out, and we have seven finalists vying for the crown. In alphabetical order, they are the BMW i3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Mazda3, Mercedes-Benz …
Tesla Model S tops Norway’s charts for September
If you think BMW being the top selling car brand in Singapore is an oddity, this is even stranger. The number one selling car in Norway for the month of September 2013 …
The Iron Man trilogy: The cars behind the suit [AD]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j84cW4y2RAk Marvel's Iron Man 3, the latest instalment to the super hero saga is poised for its official Malaysian debut on 26 April, and as revealed before, you have the chance of …
George Clooney’s Tesla Roadster up for auction
A 2008 Tesla 'Signature 100' Roadster owned by actor and philanthropist George Clooney is set to go under the hammer at Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach auction next month. The proceeds will …
