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Commentary: Elon Musk unhinged on 60 Minutes?

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 by James Raia

During the mid-1980s, comedian Martin Short had a recurring character on Saturday Night Live named Nathan Thurm, an always-defensive defensive attorney. I couldn’t help but … Read more

Elon Musk unplugged set for 60 Minutes interview

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 by James Raia

There’s no one more innovative, controversial and eccentric in the automotive industry than Elon Musk. The founder of Tesla and SpaceX will be a guest … Read more

The Byton is expected to debut in China in late 2019 as a challenger to Tesla.

Byton concept set to challenge Tesla but with China debut

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 by James Raia

Byton, the much-touted electric concept SUV and sedan with Chinese financing and projected as a challenger to Tesla, is getting closer to its production launch. … Read more

Consumer Reports detailed Tesla was among the least reliable carmakers in 2018.

Volvo, Tesla get Consumer Reports’ dubious reliability honors

October 30, 2018 by James Raia

Consumer Reports has long been recognized for its reliability to compile and present objective information. So who’s better than the service-oriented publication to provide lists … Read more

Rare Tesla offered as children’s fundraiser giveaway

March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 by Weekly Driver News Service

Kimbal Musk, often cited as a global social entrepreneur, is conducting a fundraising campaign through Omaze for fans to the chance to win the philanthropist’s … Read more

Production of the Tesla Model 3 has been delayed again.

Elon Musk delays production of Tesla Model 3 – again

January 3, 2018 by Weekly Driver News Service

Production of Tesla Model 3, the affordable electric sports car the manufacturer’s owner, Elon Musk, hoped would bring his vehicles into the mainstream car-buying market, … Read more

The second generation Tesla Roadster will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds.

Commentary: Is Elon Musk masking Tesla’s troubles?

November 23, 2017November 18, 2017 by James Raia

Is there a better mastermind in the automotive business than Elon Musk? Whenever he talks, people listen. No more so than recently when he held … Read more

Telsa announces rocket roadster with wicked specs

November 17, 2017 by Weekly Driver News Service

Elon Musk is a master promoter for his array of high-end electric vehicles. He’s just announced two new products, including what he’s marketing as the … Read more

Tesla is leading the pack toward attainable autonomous cars.

Will Tesla be the first to offer affordable autonomous cars?

March 9, 2018October 3, 2017 by Sponsored Content

What company will be the first to make autonomous cars readily available in the United States? Will it be Tesla, Google or the Apple self-driving … Read more