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Who killed the electric car? Or who couldn't get it started? Tesla's troubles to get their roadster into production will have a serious affect on customers after the purchase - and we know that. Not in a 1980's Hyundai kind of way, but as an acknowledged solution to Tesla's transmission issues.
The Roadster's first day of production is now slated for March 17th. Â More problematic than the delays will be the need for owners to refurbish their Tesla Roadster's with the company's DriveTrain 1.5, since the early production models will be fitted with a 2-speed transmission.Â
- Tesla Fails Again In Its Libel Suit Against Top Gear For Roadster Test
Back in December of 2008, Top Gear tested the Tesla Roadster. The Elise-based electric sports car was panned on almost every respect, from its abysmal range and overheating engine to the failed brakes. Last March, Tesla filed a libel suit against BBC’s...
- Tesla Tweaks Roadster For Its Final Run In Europe, Asia And Australia
While the Tesla Roadster is no longer in production for the North American market, the pure-electric open-top model will continue to be available for a little longer in other regions. To mark the final year of production for Europe, Asia and Australia,...
- Tesla Roadster Tunes In To Brabus: First Modified Electric Car
The first modified electric car comes from BRABUS - or at least that's what the German firm that specialized until now on Mercedes-Benz and Smart models, supports in its press release. For its first take on an all-electric vehicle, BRABUS limited...
- Tesla Roadster Test Drive Turns Into 100mph Crash Test In France
Since there aren't many Tesla Roadsters out on the roads, whenever one of them is involved in an accident, its headline news. What makes this Tesla Roadster crash story even more intriguing is the fact that, according to the crash-happy crew over...
- Tesla Shock: Financial Crisis Brings New Ceo, Layoffs And Delay Of Model-s
The economic turmoil that has devastated the stock market is also battering Tesla Motors that is running dangerously low on cash. In a surprise announcement, the Silicon Valley-based firm's main investor, executive chairman and product architect (yep,...
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TESLA'S TEMP TRANS TROUBLES
Who killed the electric car? Or who couldn't get it started? Tesla's troubles to get their roadster into production will have a serious affect on customers after the purchase - and we know that. Not in a 1980's Hyundai kind of way, but as an acknowledged solution to Tesla's transmission issues.The Roadster's first day of production is now slated for March 17th. Â More problematic than the delays will be the need for owners to refurbish their Tesla Roadster's with the company's DriveTrain 1.5, since the early production models will be fitted with a 2-speed transmission.Â
What would the auto world say if Toyota demanded that your purchase of a new Camry came with a temporary engine, and the dealer would refit you with a V6 later on? How would you feel if your new Armani suit came with unsuitable buttons, but Giorgio could reapply classier buttons a few months on?
To read about Tesla's personnel issues on GoodCarBadCar, click here. To visit the company's official site, here's the link.
To read about Tesla's personnel issues on GoodCarBadCar, click here. To visit the company's official site, here's the link.
- Tesla Fails Again In Its Libel Suit Against Top Gear For Roadster Test
Back in December of 2008, Top Gear tested the Tesla Roadster. The Elise-based electric sports car was panned on almost every respect, from its abysmal range and overheating engine to the failed brakes. Last March, Tesla filed a libel suit against BBC’s...
- Tesla Tweaks Roadster For Its Final Run In Europe, Asia And Australia
While the Tesla Roadster is no longer in production for the North American market, the pure-electric open-top model will continue to be available for a little longer in other regions. To mark the final year of production for Europe, Asia and Australia,...
- Tesla Roadster Tunes In To Brabus: First Modified Electric Car
The first modified electric car comes from BRABUS - or at least that's what the German firm that specialized until now on Mercedes-Benz and Smart models, supports in its press release. For its first take on an all-electric vehicle, BRABUS limited...
- Tesla Roadster Test Drive Turns Into 100mph Crash Test In France
Since there aren't many Tesla Roadsters out on the roads, whenever one of them is involved in an accident, its headline news. What makes this Tesla Roadster crash story even more intriguing is the fact that, according to the crash-happy crew over...
- Tesla Shock: Financial Crisis Brings New Ceo, Layoffs And Delay Of Model-s
The economic turmoil that has devastated the stock market is also battering Tesla Motors that is running dangerously low on cash. In a surprise announcement, the Silicon Valley-based firm's main investor, executive chairman and product architect (yep,...