Tesla and company boss Elon Musk are reportedly facing class-action lawsuits in the US after two separate lawsuits were filed following Musk’s intention to take to company private. As reported just a few days ago, Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, was planning on taking the company private according to a tweet […]
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Elon Musk considers taking Tesla private
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to make Tesla a privately-traded company once again, adding that the company has secured funding for a potential buy-out 23 per cent higher than its current stock price. In a somewhat extraordinary move, Elon Musk took to Twitter to make the unofficial announcement, […]
Tesla considering building European ‘Gigafactory’
Tesla is reportedly in talks with both Germany and the Netherlands that may well culminate with the opening of Tesla’s first European Gigafactory. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, government officials are involved in the talks, illustrating Tesla’s desire to open a factory to produce both electric […]
Tesla Supercharger station opens in Narooma, NSW south coast
Tesla has expanded its public Supercharger network in Australia, today announcing the opening of a station set up in Narooma on the south coast of NSW. The Supercharger station includes four charging bays, and is open 24 hours, seven days a week. It’s located at Narooma Plaza shopping centre. Using […]
Tesla to produce cars in China, first factory outside USA confirmed
Tesla will soon produce vehicles in China as part of a massive deal with the Shanghai government, local representatives have confirmed. It will be the electric vehicle maker’s second production facility. Tesla and Shanghai have reached a preliminary agreement which will see the construction of a brand-new production facility. The […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance specs revealed, range of 733km
Some info is starting to come through on the Tesla Model 3 Performance, including initial range numbers based on California’s CARB test cycle. The Tesla Model 3 Performance will be the flagship version, sporting dual electric motors and all-wheel drive. At this stage it’s unknown if there will be a […]
Tesla opens first Store and Service Centre in New Zealand
Tesla has opened its first Tesla Store and service centre in New Zealand, as part of its global expansion and in the lead up to the launch of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model 3. The store and service centre is located in Auckland and will open tonight with a special event […]
Video: Tesla Model X P100D can tow a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Tesla and Qantas have teamed up for an interesting stunt, which involves a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner being towed by a Tesla Model X P100D. The Model X P100D is the most powerful version of the Model X, using two electric motors to produce around 568kW (193kW plus 375kW). It offers […]