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Tesla Model 3 vs M3, C63 and Giulia: Top Gear series 27 Sure they had to change their speed test to give ICE a shot, but still a interesting review. Looks like the Model 3P could use a more track oriented suspension option.

Remarkable if they are anywhere close to the quoted $5.7m per launch Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

Whoa. Elon says they have shipped 100 Performance versions to stores for test drives Elon Musk on Twitter

Of course this has all been said here before but I thought I’d post it anyways I think this is a very substantial piece of information regards the future of Tesla energy. Australia is a very interesting energy market for lots of reasons, but it seems to be particularly suited for a solar /...

Cool, but those specs are already out of date. Talk about leading from behind. BMW Unveils Electric SUV as Its First Planned Export From China

are coming! Elon Musk on Twitter

Behold the mighty competitive force that is VW 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf finally goes on sale with $31,315 base price - Roadshow 125 miles for only $32,000 Take that Elon!

The Model S is about 4,600 lbs vs 3,500 for the Chevy Volt. If Tesla can produce the Model 3 around 3,800 lbs it will be in some interesting company, especially given the low center of gravity. Nissan GTR: 3,800 lbs BMW M4: 3,600 lbs Porsche 911 turbo: 3,600 (its bigger than you think)

looks like a white one in today's picture with the South Korean trade minister Elon Musk gives private showing of Tesla Model 3 to Korean Energy Minister, seeks collaboration with local suppliers

Porsche/ Audi / VW the undisputed leader of electric vehicle press releases has put another recently announced program on hold. Now it seems that the Jan announcement of a 911 hybrid was premature and development never really started Porsche 911 Hybrid on hold - motoring.com.au

California Utilities Are Fast-Tracking Battery Projects to Manage Aliso Canyon Shortfall Pretty interesting.

Marin college installing 5 480kW powerpacks. unclear how much kWh Marin college gets Tesla batteries for solar power storage

In the wild streets of LA Tesla Model 3 spotted in the wild

Nothing on the website, but looks like MT is doing some fun testing with the X Jonny Lieberman on Instagram: “The world's quickest SUV meets the world's fastest fastest SUV. Coming soon to Head 2 Head!!!!” Earth's Automotive Authority on Instagram: “World's Fastest SUV Drag Race. #Tesla...

VW emissions scandal: Audi and Seat deny CO2 cover-up | Autocar "The VW Group has denied it has tried to cover up CO2 emissions changes of up to 10g/km on Audi and Seat models, following an investigation by Autocar."

Interesting Car and Driver test of Q50, S-Class, 7 Series and Model S auto driving Semi-Autonomous Cars Compared! Tesla vs. BMW, Mercedes, and Infiniti Car and Driver

very interesting article from Bloomberg http://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2015-12-01/how-automakers-play-the-emissions-game

Mr. Ritholz on Bloomberg Tesla Just Did Something Really Big - Bloomberg View

fun article Climate Change: 2014 Tesla Model S P85D

Report by MIT. Worth a read http://mitei.mit.edu/system/files/Appendix%20C_compressed.pdf

Here's Audi's response to Toyota - We will make a even more complex molecule from renewable energy than H2 and burn it! Audi creates green 'e-diesel fuel of the future' using just carbon dioxide and water

apparently BMW is rolling out self-parking for the new 7-series FIRST DRIVE: 2016 BMW 7 Series Prototype I'm betting that Tesla will release first.

With all the upgrades in the last few years I'm left to wonder what else can be substantially improved. maybe the seats (cooling), maybe the sound system, maybe heads up display? what else?

(mod note: threads discussing Pajun EV and 717 EV rumors were merged here, as it appears to be the same car in concept. First in-thread reference to the 717 number is here) Report claiming that the upcoming Porsche 2018/19 will only be built as an EV Porsche plans Pajun as EV only to...

$10B post money valuation SpaceX confirms $1 billion funding round with Google | The Verge

It would be nice if any of the automotive press would do an updated review on the P85D. Between the increased performance and interior upgrades this is a substantially improved car from the 2012 versions last reviewed widely. Not sure if the hold-up is because Tesla would rather wait until...

I'm pretty sure that it isn't April 1st, but after reading this I had to check my calendar Audi extends their lead in vapor ware press releases Audi A7 Sportback H-Tron Quattro packs plug-in hydrogen powertrain - Autoblog

Kind of cool, but small volume The Coupe

range is a bit tight, but pretty cool to see these are going into customer testing. 48kWh pack size, with "rapid charging" that can refill in one hour Eight Mercedes Fuso Canter E-Cell trucks now in service

Interesting article on the NMC chemistry not being durable enough for auto use. I wasn't aware that so many companies were waiting for this. Besides explaining VW/Audi's hyperbolic press releases it may have been (if true) the reason why so many other companies have been reluctant to think...

seemed like a lot of effort to come up with a net positive message on the new A3 PHEV - starting at over $51,000 in germany. 2015 Audi A3 E-Tron [w/video] - Autoblog

claiming volume production in 2017 for al-air battery and contract with global automaker 1,000-Mile Rechargeable Aluminum Air Electric Vehicle Debuts

Just in case you want to discuss 2017 BMW i5 Rendered Car and Driver I am troubled that basically on of the best car makers can't do better

Rumor: BMW-Toyota sports cars to use all-wheel drive and supercapacitors

Dual electric motors, 1000kg and built in 1899. On display at the auto museum in Turin, Italy

Actually highest in the West and picked up by a WSJ blog as well Western Car Shoppers More Likely to Consider Tesla - Speakeasy - WSJ Here's the link from KBB Kelley Blue Book Reveals Most And Least Popular Auto Brands, Segments By U.S. Region - Jan 6, 2014

Just in case anyone else finds it helpful, or would like to contribute, here is my summary list of Telsa progress (pluses and minuses) over the last 12-14 months and list of potential progress items over the next 12 months. Personally I think it is/ has been a remarkable 12 month period and...

Reports that pricing will start at £50,000. This is good news in terms of demand. Tesla announces UK prices for Model S electric car | TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk M5 prices start about £75,000 for comparison

Numbers Don't Lie: Tesla Is Beginning To Put The Hurt On The Competition - Forbes Seems like the type of article that has good perspective on what models Tesla is winning sales battle against. Unfortunately I don't think the article made enough about the fact that (maybe other than Porsche)...

apparently up and running in korea In South Korea, Wireless Charging Powers Electric Buses | Autopia | Wired.com update: should be "induction" in title