Originally Posted by Loganss - Latest compiled list. Can a mod update the OP with this?
[List of first drive reviews/impressions from news outlets:]
[List of detailed first drive reviews/impressions from TMC users:]
Todd Burch | gg_wants_a_tesla | Zextraterrestrial | Derek M | Trnsl8r | spatterso911 1 | spatterso911 2 | spatterso911 3 | capt601 | DrComputer | gjamrok | Silenus136 | AnOutsider | jbherman | westcoast | SoCalGuy | Francis Lau 1 | Francis Lau 2 | FlasherZ | Odenator | Discoducky | ian201 | jasonhi | EarlyAdopter | Vegi | 100thMonkey | olanmills Mycroft | BriansTesla | sandwood | teslasguy | kendallpb | dflye | Andrew Wolfe | BS Mann | johndoe74 | gjunky | kishdude | ADN_ModelS | AndyM | MikeK | wycolo | vfx | J in MN
I updated the review list with the edit points in red. I am also going to create a thread just to update this list since nobody has been copying this back to the start of this thread for new arrivals. If that leads to a moderator merging the threads with this at the beginning, that is fine as well
Dates are added, but it's a mess formatting wise. I killed the Loganss quote so you can edit the post with "Reply with Quote". I can copy and paste changes back to the first post as needed.
If you have a personal review, or news story you want added just post a link.
[List of first drive reviews/impressions from news outlets:]
- MotorTrend: (June 22, 2012)
+++ 2012 Tesla Model S First Drive - Motor Trend (1.5 hours)
+++ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUg-BZAR5ro (? time)
+++ Temple of Tesla: Touring Elon's Factory - Motor Trend (? min) - co.exist: (July)
Inside The Tesla Model S | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation (10 min) - Forbes:
Taking A Spin In The Model S With Tesla Investor Nancy Pfund - Forbes (? time) (July 11, 2012)
(Edit) A (Quick) Test Drive: The Tesla Model S - Forbes (July 24, 2012) - CNET: (June 22, 2012)
Tesla Model S first drive: Quiet satisfaction | The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews (? time) - GigaOm: (June 22, 2012)
Video: We test drive Tesla Cleantech News and Analysis (8 min) - Wired: (June 22, 2012)
Driving the Tesla Model S Quickly, And Briefly | Autopia | Wired.com (8 min) - Yahoo Auto: (June 22, 2012)
Tesla Model S: First drive of the electric sedan that will change the world or die trying | The Lookout - Yahoo! News (1 hour) - Engadget: (June 22, 2012)
Tesla Model S first drive: the sports sedan goes electric (update: video) (10 min) - Daily KOS: (June 22, 2012)
Daily Kos: Tesla Model S Has Arrived: You Have a Duty to Buy One (If you can afford) (? time) - Road&Track: (June 22, 2012)
2012 Tesla Model S Review – What We Uncovered in a 10 Minute Test Drive – RoadandTrack.com (10 min) - USA Today: (June 26, 2012)
First Drive: Tesla's Model S electric is spectacular (? time) - Autoweek: (June 25, 2012)
+++ A missive from the Tesla factory grounds - Autoweek (20 min)
+++ 2012 Tesla Model S: Drive review - Autoweek (20 min) - Edmunds:
+++2012 Tesla Model S First Drive (10 min) (June 26, 2012)
+++ (Edit) 2012 Tesla Model S | (Full Review) (July 25, 2012) - Automobile: (June 25, 2012)
2013 Tesla Model S - Status Update - Automobile Magazine
(8 min) - Daily Breeze: (June 28, 2012)
Business Casual: Getting a charge out of Tesla's Model S - The Daily Breeze (? time) - Classic Driver: (June 28, 2012)
Driven: Tesla Model S - Classic Driver - MAGAZINE - driving report (? time) - Automotive News: (July 2, 2012)
+++ http://edit.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120702/OEM03/307029984/0/teslas-test-drive-manipulation-or-circumstance/on-first-glance-tesla-s-is-a-winner (10min)
+++ http://edit.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120702/RETAIL03/307029993/teslas-test-drive-manipulation-or-circumstance (Time N/A) - LA Times: (June 30, 2012)
Saturday Drive: 2012 Tesla Model S - latimes.com (20 min) - Winding Road: (July 2, 2012)
http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/driven-2012-tesla-model-s/ (8 min) - Charging Point: (July 4, 2012)
Tesla Model S first drive report (15 min) - Wall Street Journal: (July 6, 2012)
2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance Review: I Am Silent, Hear Me Roar | Rumble Seat by Dan Neil - WSJ.com (1 hour) - Bussiness Week: (July 10, 2012)
Test-Driving Tesla Motors's Super-Fast Model S - Businessweek (? time) - MercuryNews: (July 13, 2012)
+++ Wolverton: Tesla's new Model S luxury sedan is a sweet ride - Inside Bay Area (15 min)
+++ Wolverton: Tesla's Model S is fast and fun - San Jose Mercury News (15 min) - SFGate: (July 14, 2012)
Tesla test drive: Smooth, silent, fast - SFGate (15 min) - TechCrunch: (July 18, 2012)
Test Driving The Super-Connected, All-Electric Tesla Model S [TCTV] | TechCrunch (8min) - GreenCarReports: (July 19, 2012)
+++ 2012 Tesla Model S: First Drive Of All-Electric Sport Sedan (1hr)
+++ 2012 Tesla Model S: First Drive Video (1hr) - Fox News: (July 20, 2012)
Quick Spin: 2013 Tesla Model S | Fox News (30 min) - Popular Mechanics: (July 20, 2012)
Tesla Model S EV Sedan Test Drive - Popular Mechanics (30 min) - CNN Money: (July 23, 2012)
Tesla Model S review: A good first impression - Jul. 23, 2012 (? time) - ConsumerSearch: (July 24, 2012)
Hands-on with 2013 Tesla Model S (25 min) - CarTalk: (July 24, 2012)
Fast Forward: First Pedal to the Metal in Teslas Model S | Car Talk (? time) - Slate: (July 25, 2012)
Tesla Model S test drive: It's electric, it's got great lines, and there's a waiting list a mile long. - Slate Magazine (15min) - Chicago Sun Times: (August 8, 2012)
Tesla Model S electrifies Chicago - Chicago Sun-Times - Vanity Fair: (August 6, 2012)
Is the Tesla Model S the Most Important Car of the 21st Century? | Style | Vanity Fair - AutoGuide: (August 7, 2012)
2013 Tesla Model S Review: Car Reviews - Car and Driver: (August 8, 2012)
2013 Tesla Model S Car and Driver - The Globe and Mail (August 9, 2012)
The do-or-die model for Tesla - The Globe and Mail - AutoBytel Buyers Guide: (August 9, 2012)
10 Things You Need To Know About The 2012 Tesla Model S | Autobytel.com
[List of detailed first drive reviews/impressions from TMC users:]
Todd Burch | gg_wants_a_tesla | Zextraterrestrial | Derek M | Trnsl8r | spatterso911 1 | spatterso911 2 | spatterso911 3 | capt601 | DrComputer | gjamrok | Silenus136 | AnOutsider | jbherman | westcoast | SoCalGuy | Francis Lau 1 | Francis Lau 2 | FlasherZ | Odenator | Discoducky | ian201 | jasonhi | EarlyAdopter | Vegi | 100thMonkey | olanmills Mycroft | BriansTesla | sandwood | teslasguy | kendallpb | dflye | Andrew Wolfe | BS Mann | johndoe74 | gjunky | kishdude | ADN_ModelS | AndyM | MikeK | wycolo | vfx | J in MN
I updated the review list with the edit points in red. I am also going to create a thread just to update this list since nobody has been copying this back to the start of this thread for new arrivals. If that leads to a moderator merging the threads with this at the beginning, that is fine as well
Dates are added, but it's a mess formatting wise. I killed the Loganss quote so you can edit the post with "Reply with Quote". I can copy and paste changes back to the first post as needed.
If you have a personal review, or news story you want added just post a link.
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