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So far, everything has gone pretty well for the powerful Californian manufacturer of electric cars and their famous Tesla Model S. But recently a complaint was submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for unexpected acceleration. The person stated that his wife was behind the wheel in their …

While Daimler, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen have given themselves until 2020 to produce their autonomous car, Tesla says it needs only three years to develop a car that can drive free from human assistance. The big boss, Elon Musk, confirmed that his autonomous car will be managed 90% electronically through …

Electric car maker Tesla Motors has opened its first assembly plant in the Netherlands to service customers in Europe. The facility is 18,900 square metres and will only do the final assembly of the Model S. Individual parts will shipped there from elsewhere. The plant is located in the city …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently tested the Tesla Model S and, according the company, the Model S obtained a record-breaking 5.4 stars. Ordinarily the maximum rating is five stars however the NHTSA sends manufacturers what is called a Vehicle Safety Score which can be above 5. By …

Tesla has announced a new battery swap plan for the Tesla Model S sedan that will greatly extend the long-distance range of the electric car. The battery swap itself takes less than 90 seconds, and is designed to replace the need to charge the car's existing power pack while out …

When does a more expensive car outsell a more affordable model? When it has been specifically targeted at the well-heeled buyers most likely to buy it in the first place. This is the case in the plug-in hybrid / electric car segment, where Bloomberg is reporting that sales of the …

Never want to have to drive a gas-powered car again? Tesla has you covered, after revealing details of its service plan for Tesla Model S owners. The Model S is an all-electric sedan that has drawn rave reviews from the media and owners alike due to its real-world range, its …