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Jalopnik silence is deafening!

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They bombastically denigrate things they don't like and over-hype the things they do. It's theater for like-minded folks. Like Fox News but for cars.
Sounds kind of like a lot of posts on *this* forum.
We're an enthusiast forum, so bias is a given. Not exactly what you expect from "journalists" though. If you treat Jalopnik and the other Gawker sites as a blogs (which they pretty much are) then their writing becomes more acceptable, although some of the writers there still get offended when you imply that they aren't "real" journalists by pointing out obvious bias or lack of research.
 
To be fair, they did publish the COTY thing: A first: An electric car has been awarded Motor Trend’s top prize

To be fair 2: "republished from io9"

But as noted, Tesla's luxury Model S, a car that's covered by over 250 patents, comes at a hefty price: USD $58,570 (base). This puts it up there with the entry-level Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Audi A6. So, as exciting as it is to see an electric car win this prize, it's still not something most people can afford. Needless to say, the next great milestone for a Car of the Year will be in awarding one that's more reasonably priced.

But for now, the Model S will remain the kind of vehicle that's reserved for those who can afford it — and for those who want to tie performance and good looks with an environmental sensibility.

Could have been worse. The comments, though, outline why jalopnik posts what they do. The audience they cater to demands it.
 
Looked at the article and noticed this old article from August 2010. Ten hurdles for Tesla to overcome?...Interesting to look at where they are now:

1. Tesla's best guess at how the Environmental Protection Agency will set mileage rules for electric vehicles might reduce the Roadster's touted 245-mile range and its 300-mile promise for the Model S sedan by "up to 30%."
Well, the world didn't come to an end.


2. It won't start building the Model S until mid-2012, while the current generation Tesla Roadster production ends in December 2011, leaving the company with little revenue just as it makes its biggest financial gamble.
Check.


3. To tide itself over, Tesla has arranged with Lotus to buy 2,400 "gliders" - Roadster bodies minus the Tesla driving gear - which it hopes to sell while cranking on the Model S through 2012.
Check.


3. There are only 130 prepaid orders for Roadsters not yet built as of June 30.
Turned out not to be a problem.


4. The 2,400 is a minimum; if Tesla can't sell them, it still owes Lotus.
Didn't become an issue.


5. If it needs more, it has to go back to Lotus with more money, and Lotus might have moved on by then.
Didn't become an issue.


6. Tesla has 2,600 deposits for the Model S worth $23 million. All such deposits are fully refundable.
And now they have ~15k reservations.


7. There is one drivable prototype of the Model S, but final design/tooling/engineering isn't done.
It's done now!


9. Tesla has 24 months' worth of cash thanks to the IPO, Toyota's $50 million investment and the U.S. Department of Energy's $465 million loan - assuming the Model S launch goes smoothly and meets its deadlines. Anything changes, and Tesla will need more cash.
Managed through that one and now with cash from the additional offering.


10. While Toyota has signed up for Tesla tech, Daimler has limited its business to a few test fleets, and has plans to build EVs with BYD Auto of China. After Tesla finishes its current Daimler project, there's nothing else on the boards with the German automaker.
Daimler were happy and there's more to come.


BTW, that's how Jalopnik numbered the bullet points!
 
Great first post. Amazing how Jalopnik lights up as soon as there's a negative story to throw out. For the most part though, it shows off how responsive Tesla is, and, headline aside, it's not an overly negative article.