Tesla ends Q4 2018 with a flourish, passes 190k total Model 3 VIN registrations

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 31, 2018 Tesla started 2018 as an electric car maker struggling to ramp the production of its most ambitious vehicle. As Q4 2018 comes to a close, it is becoming apparent that Tesla is closing the year as a carmaker that can hold its own against the veterans of …

Tesla selects Oracle founder as new board member in “home run” appointment

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 28, 2018 Tesla shares (NASDAQ:TSLA) are up on Friday amidst the company’s appointment of Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison and Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Global Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Wilson-Thompson as the newest members of its board of directors. Wall Street appears to have responded well to Tesla’s selection, …

Tesla Model 3 headlights gain the IIHS’ elusive ‘Good’ rating after design update

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 27, 2018 Earlier this year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the number of accidents and injuries on the road, awarded the Tesla Model 3’s headlights with an “Acceptable” rating. While the IIHS’ tests gave a “Superior” rating for the vehicle’s front …