Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster, the new version of its original sports car. It’s the fastest production car ever made "period," according to CEO Elon Musk. USA TODAY
Tesla, the upstart that has defied the unwritten rules of the auto industry, is finishing up a year in which the challenges of manufacturing a mass-market electric car in large quantities finally hit home.
After years of bragging about its advanced manufacturing techniques, the Silicon Valley automaker faces a reality check when it comes to making its first mass-market car, the Model 3 electric sedan.
With output failing by a wide margin to meet Musk's promise of 5,000 vehicles per week by the end of December, Tesla could be facing a make-or-break 2018 The new year may determine whether the company will need to again go hunting for cash and whether it maintains its leadership position in electric vehicles.
Speeding the rollout of the Model 3, which at about $35,000 will be roughly half the starting price of Tesla's luxury models, is essential to company's financial health. Reason: Tesla lost several million dollars per day in the third quarter in its rush to begin manufacturing.
"Is this the year investors will say, 'Enough’s enough,' or will they continue to fund Tesla?" Autotrader.com analyst Michelle Krebs said. "That’s the big question. I suspect investors would continue funding them if they see progress on the Model 3."
So far, investor enthusiasm remains high. Tesla passed General Motors as the most valuable automaker in the U.S., as measured by stock price and shares outstanding, in April. Tesla shares sailed past $389 in June, a new high, and have since settled back nearly 20% to $312 in midday trading Wednesday.
At present, Tesla is valued at $52.5 billion, less than GM but more than Ford. Tesla sold 40,320 cars and SUVs in the first 11 months of the year, says sales tracker Autodata. Ford sold 2.4 million over the same period.
Now Tesla's main focus is on the Model 3, which will require successfully exiting what CEO Elon Musk has called "production hell." The problems are in stark contrast to the successes that the company has scored in producing two luxury electric-vehicle models, defying the conventional auto industry in the process, and selling cars direct to the public rather than through dealers.
Tesla, which declined an interview request, has denied reports that workers at the automaker's Fremont, Calif. factory were assembling some parts by hand at one point. But Tesla did acknowledge it hit significant "bottlenecks" in production and Musk said that at one point he was "really depressed" about it.
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Morgan Stanley auto analyst Adam Jonas estimated in a report Dec. 15 that Tesla would make 8,000 Model 3 vehicles in the entire first quarter, falling tens of thousands short of the company's initial hope. He also estimated that Tesla will burn through another $1.1 billion in free cash flow next year, but that it has "substantial flexibility" when it comes to liquidity and avoiding a cash crunch.
Musk has blamed the company's underwhelming Model 3 production partially on an unidentified supplier that failed to live up to expectations, causing insufficient production of the critical lithium batteries made at Tesla's Reno, Nev. factory.
Tesla's given us a glimpse of its latest Model 3, and it's packed with slick improvements. The sensational ride handles itself quite well on all types of terrain. The interior matches Tesla's exceptional style. USA TODAY
"It's our fault for picking the wrong supplier and then not realizing it until way later in the game," Musk told investors in November.
He also acknowledged that the company had struggled to perfect the newly automated and supposedly extremely advanced processes it designed to make the Model 3.
"There's vastly more automation with Model 3," he said. "Either the machine works or it doesn't [and] it's lumping along and we get short quite severely on output."
Separately responding to a Twitter follower on Tuesday, Musk tweeted he's "dying to build" an electric pickup truck. Musk suggested he would tackle that job after the Model Y, a Tesla crossover SUV that he has hinted about via both Twitter and on a Tesla conference call earlier this year.
Don't tell Elon Musk, but Aston Martin's new RapidE electric car doesn't consider Tesla to be competition! TC Newman (@PurpleTCNewman) has the details. Buzz60
The Australian Energy Market Operator says if nothing is done, Australia is headed toward a major gas supply shortage in 2018. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Tesla unveiled its new electric semitractor-trailer Thursday night near its design center in Hawthorne, California. CEO Elon Musk says the semi is capable of traveling 500 miles on an electric charge and will cost less than a diesel semi. (Nov. 17) AP
Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster, the new version of its original sports car. It’s the fastest production car ever made "period," according to CEO Elon Musk. USA TODAY
On the day Tesla announced it's first commercial vehicle, it also revealed a record breaking sports car. Buzz60
Tesla just announced it’s newest, largest supercharger stations in the US. Buzz60
Tesla unveiled its new electric semitractor-trailer Thursday night near its design center in Hawthorne, California. CEO Elon Musk said the semi is capable of traveling 500 miles on an electric charge - even with a full 80,000-pound load. (Nov. 17) AP
Tesla has reported its biggest ever quarterly loss, as it spent more to speed up production of the Model 3 - it's first mass market car. Jane Lanhee Lee reports. Video provided by Reuters Newslook
Tesla is developing a long-haul, electric semi-truck that can drive itself and move in "platoons" that automatically follow a lead vehicle, and is getting closer to testing a prototype. USA TODAY
Tesla installed a solar field and batteries at a children's hospital San Juan. But another outside company is being scrutinized. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Love exists, but they are not together. Reports swirled over the weekend that the entrepreneur, Elon Musk, and Amber called it quits, after publicizing their couple status in April. USA TODAY
TheStreet's Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer looks at Thursday's trending stocks. Video provided by TheStreet Newslook
Tesla had roughly 63,000 people cancel their order for the companies Model 3 car in the last year. Buzz60
Tesla's greatly anticipated Model 3 will finally start rolling out of the manufacturing plant. CEO, Elon Musk took to Twitter to make the announcement. Newslook
Questions have arisen over the safety of Tesla Model S after a serious of crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Tesla refers to the vehicle as the safest car in history. Newslook
Elon Musk revealed more details about two new Tesla models.Tesla's CEO announced that the company was working with its 'biggest customers' on the design of its new electric semi truck. Newslook
Tesla Model 3 has passed regulatory production requirements and the first cars will be on roads by July 28, according to Elon Musk. Newslook
Test your knowledge of Tesla's CEO and be prepared to be surprised. Time
AJ Vandermeyden was fired from Tesla after claiming sexual harassment. Elizabeth Keatinge (@elizkeatinge) has more. Buzz60
The National Transportation Safety Board says the car company is not at fault. Aaron Dickens reports. Buzz60
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric-car maker would reveal plans for a commercial truck and pickup truck. Wochit
Elon Musk has stated that he is "fairly confident" that Model 3 deliveries will start by the end of 2017. Tesla stock was on the rise during late morning trading Friday. Newslook
Tesla will begin selling its solar-powered roof shingles in April 2017, CEO Elon Musk tweeted. Newslook
But investigators also noted the autopilot system isn't designed to reliably prevent crashes. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Panasonic will invest more than $256 million in a New York production facility of Elon Musk's Tesla Motors to make photovoltaic cells and modules, deepening a partnership of the two companies. USA TODAY
Elon Musk's Tesla has changed its name to reflect its changing business model. Buzz60
Tesla said developments are in the works to make their models safer in the future. USA TODAY NETWORK
Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the electric luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of SolarCity Corp, the solar energy system installer in which he is the largest shareholder. USA TODAY
Tesla shares may be poised for a pullback, according to technical analysis from TheStreet's Gary Morrow, after rising over 37% since early December. Video provided by TheStreet Newslook
Tesla has made a huge hire. The electric automaker led by Elon Musk poached Apple engineer Chris Lattner to be in charge of Tesla's Autopilot self-driving software. Newslook
Tesla will begin charging new car buyers a small free to use its Supercharger network. According to a press release, owners who buy a new Tesla car after the first of the year will get free charging for the first 1,000 miles, but will then be charged a small fee to Supercharge. Newslook
Tesla's sales model of selling cars directly to consumers would eventually lead to higher prices if the electric carmaker is allowed to move forward in Michigan, the chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association said Wednesday. USA TODAY
The company ranked near the bottom in Consumer Reports' new reliability survey. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Tesla Motors announced its bid to buy SolarCity, a solar power company where Tesla CEO Elon Musk is also the top shareholder. Newslook
Tesla Models S, X and 3 will be enhanced with cutting-edge technology, so drivers won't actually have to drive. USA TODAY NETWORK
After making production improvements, cheaper lease deals, and reported discounts on some cars, Tesla Motors says its third quarter deliveries have rose by 70%. Time
Tesla is suing the state of Michigan over a sales ban. USA TODAY
Hackers demonstrated they can take over a Tesla from miles away if it connects to a malicious Wi-Fi hotspot. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
A man in China has died in an auto accident while reportedly driving a Tesla in autopilot mode. The crash occurred back in January but the news first surfaced on Wednesday. Newslook
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the new autopilot software might have prevented the crash that killed a man in Florida in May. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Some future models of Tesla cars may be getting an upgraded battery. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Tesla announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy SolarCity which can help Tesla become a renewable energy products company. video by Chelsea Land for USA TODAY
Elon Musk is on a mission to rid the world of its dependence on fossil fuels, and this is how he plans to accomplish it. USA TODAY
Tesla announced improvements to its Model S, making it faster and extending the charge on its battery, but electric cars are still a tough sell. Newslook
A self-driving Tesla model crashes, told regulators 9 days after the incident. Chelsea Land, USA TODAY
The U.S. announced Thursday the first fatality in a wreck involving a car in self-driving mode. The government said it is investigating the design and performance of the system aboard the Tesla Model S sedan. (June 30) AP
A preliminary investigation has begun for a fatal car crash involving a Tesla Model S.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the electric model sedan had Autopilot mode engaged when a driver was killed. USA TODAY
Tesla is partnering with Panasonic to supply batteries for its upcoming Model 3. Newslook
Tesla may be facing some new competition within the next year. Newslook
Shares of Tesla are moving higher after a bold prediction from billionaire investor Ron Baron. Newslook
Tesla shares are lower in Wednesday's trading session after the company's shareholder meeting revealed that not every Tesla car owner will have free access to the company's Superchargers. Video provided by TheStreet Newslook
Shares of Tesla are moving lower in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the electric car maker said it would sell more stock to raise money to ramp up production of the Model 3. Tesla says it will sell 6.8 million shares (at Wednesday's closing p Newslook
May 5 -- Tesla Motors vows to increase production by 10 times as it forecasts production of 500,000 Model 3 automobiles starting in 2018. Bloomberg
Tesla, the electric car maker, (TSLA) saw it shares dip 4.1% to $243.45, down $10.43, on a day that the overall market was rising. USA TODAY
A Qantas Boeing 737 aircraft and a Tesla electric car race on the nearly 2 mile runway at Avalon Airport. The Tesla was hard to catch off the start. Both travelled neck and neck as the 737 reached take-off speed of 161 mph and the Tesla hit 155 mph. USA TODAY
Before the Tesla Model 3 unveiling, people lined up and waited for hours to preorder one.Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Tesla Model 3 preorders crush expectations, pushing stock higher. Video provided by TheStreet Newslook
In Santa Monica, California, excited Tesla enthusiasts formed a line hundreds of people long to be among the first to place a $1000 pre-order on the still unrevealed Tesla Model 3 expected to cost around $35,000 for the base model.
Tesla's most affordable option, the highly anticipated Model 3, can do 0-60 in under 6 seconds and get at least 215 miles per charge.
Tesla Motors said Sunday it broke the 50,000 mark in deliveries of its luxury electric vehicles last year. The figures were released ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. USA TODAY
Tesla will unveil the Model 3, the most affordable electric vehicle yet. Tom Randall takes us through what we know so far. Bloomberg
Much like a full-size Tesla, the Model S for Kids will take a bite out of your wallet. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Bloomberg's Kevin Tynan, Edward Niedermeyer and Cory Johnson dig into Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings report. Bloomberg
Oct. 20 -- Tesla fell the most in eight weeks after Consumer Reports said the Model S luxury electric car fell from its recommended list because of below-average reliability. Bloomberg's Julie Hyman reports on "Bloomberg Markets." Bloomberg
In Palo Alto on Oct. 14, 2015, USA TODAY's Marco della Cava tested out the new autopilot feature of Tesla's Model S. The updated software enables the car to change lanes by itself. Theresa Chong
Tesla's (TSLA) new model X SUV is the latest electric car hitting U.S. roads. You'd think that with a $130,000 price tag, everything about the car is tailor made for ease of use. Newslook
USA TODAY auto writer Chris Woodyard got a chance to get behind the wheel of Tesla’s new $132,000 Model X SUV before the launch event in Fremont, Calif. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
One of the most talked about features of the new Tesla X crossover electric car are the foldout “falcon wing doors” says USA TODAY’s Chris Woodyard. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
USA TODAY's Chris Woodyard talks about the innovations in the new Tesla Model X. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Tesla will unveil its Model X on Tuesday - an electric SUV. While pricing has yet to be announced, reports suggest a fully-loaded version of the car, The Signature Series, will sell for $132,000. Newslook
The Tesla Model S P85D is famous for scoring the highest on any Consumer Reports rating ever. So it stands to reason that the even newer Tesla Model S, complete with the incredible $10,000 Ludicrous mode upgrade, would be even better. Bloomberg
Sept. 29 -- Matt Hardigree, Jalopnik's editor-in-chief, discusses Tesla Motors' plans to hand over the first of its Model X sport utility vehicles this evening amid growing scrutiny of Volkswagen. He speaks with Bloomberg's Cory Johnson on "Bloomber Bloomberg
The new Tesla Model S P85D broke Consumer Reports rating system, scoring a 103/100. That's right, it's so awesome it broke the system. Video provided by Newsy Newsy
Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Pimm Fox report on today's top news stories. (Source: Bloomberg) Bloomberg
It looks like investors may be putting the breaks on Tesla (TSLA) stock. According to Reuter's analysis, the latest numbers from the electric car maker show a loss of more than $4,000 on every Model S sedan sold. Newslook
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Bloomberg's Cory Johnson reports on Tesla rising after second-quarter deliveries top forecast on "Bloomberg Markets with Olivia Sterns and Pimm Foxx." Bloomberg
Electric car maker Tesla Motors (TSLA) is going after mainstream luxury car buyers by adding all-wheel-drive and more range and power to the base version of its only model. But the added features at the low end of the Model S lineup will come with a Newslook
China is spending billions on green infrastructure to support electric cars. It's a crucial market for Tesla and other companies, as they fight for customers in the world's biggest auto market. Bloomberg
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For Tesla to get things right in 2018, it will have to avoid production miscues and pick the right suppliers. That's how the world's biggest automakers do business.
The company's future is riding on it. Here are the keys to Tesla staying on track in 2018:
Model 3 production must be fixed — and fast.
The longer the sluggish output continues, the more likely the company will lose customers who have placed refundable $1,000 deposits to reserve their place in line. Although Tesla fans are loyal, loyalty has limits.
Another factor: Tesla desperately needs to begin offsetting the red ink from its costly production expansion with sales revenue. Without it, the automaker could run out of cash very quickly, potentially forcing it to issue more debt or sell more stock to raise capital.
"2018 should be a year of reckoning for Tesla," AutoPacific analyst Dave Sullivan said in an email. "This will be the year that Model 3 has to hit production targets. If anyone expects their cash burn to suddenly stop, I believe they will be very disappointed."
Elon Musk can't spread himself too thin.
The visionary innovator is CEO of Tesla, which has been merged with rooftop solar energy company Solar City, and rocket maker and launch company SpaceX. He's also building a tunnel-making outfit called the Boring Company, developing a brain stimulation start-up called Neuralink and funding a nonprofit designed to educate people about the benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence.
Inside of Tesla, he's developing a wide range of products, as well, including the company's new semi-truck, solar roof tiles, autonomous vehicle technology and a new Roadster supercar.
It's all potentially worthwhile and promising. But is it too much? And does he risk becoming distracted from the basic execution of manufacturing new cars?
"He’s got these big visions and on multiple fronts," Krebs said. "He is spinning a lot of plates that are all tied into his vision of the future. But at the end of the day you have to get down to the nitty-gritty of making things."
Labor strife must be avoided.
After Tesla fired hundreds of employees at once in the fall, questions arose about the company's relationship with its workforce.
The Detroit-based United Auto Workers, which is aiming to unionize Tesla's Fremont plant, accused the automaker of firing employees who were rallying workers to the union's side. The UAW filed unfair labor practice charges against Tesla with the National Labor Relations Board.
UAW President Dennis Williams told reporters on Dec. 20 that Tesla employees "are very concerned about health and safety in that plant and other issues."
Musk has blasted the suggestion that the firings were inappropriate, saying the company has "an extremely high standard" and that workers were let go after customary annual performance reviews.
Tesla's standards are "not high because we believe in being mean to people," he said. "They're high because if they're not high, we will die."
Keeping allies happy
Although Tesla did not publicly identify the supplier it blamed for production bottlenecks, it's not the first time the company has had a falling out with a key partner.
For Tesla to meet its goals, the company must maintain strong relationships with its allies. But there are signs some of its friends are keeping their options open.
For example, Tesla is engaged in a battery partnership with Panasonic at its Reno facility. That alliance is critical to the company's performance and it can't afford any problems there.
But Panasonic turned heads in December by striking a battery partnership with Japanese automaker Toyota.
While Panasonic said the deal did not affect its collaboration with Tesla, the move put Tesla on notice: Suppliers have other ways to make money.
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SpaceX has racked up another first, launching a recycled rocket with a recycled capsule on a NASA grocery run. (Dec. 15) AP
Elon Musk says he is not behind Bitcoin. Buzz60
Tesla unveiled its new electric semitractor-trailer Thursday night near its design center in Hawthorne, California. CEO Elon Musk said the semi is capable of traveling 500 miles on an electric charge - even with a full 80,000-pound load. (Nov. 17) AP
During a test at its McGregor, Texas development facility, SpaceX blew up an experimental engine on Saturday. SpaceX says no one was injured in the incident and the damage done to the engine-testing bay won't delay the company's busy launch schedule. USA TODAY
Tesla has solar projects on smaller islands, and Musk thinks they should be scalable to larger ones like Puerto Rico. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Elon Musk has spent $72 million on homes in California. His most recent mansion was more than $24 million. Time
Tesla has reported its biggest ever quarterly loss, as it spent more to speed up production of the Model 3 - it's first mass market car. Jane Lanhee Lee reports. Video provided by Reuters Newslook
SpaceX founder Elon Musk unveiled plans to put humans on Mars as early as 2024. Musk said SpaceX's upcoming BFR mega-rocket can take dozens of people to the moon and to Mars and can also fly from New York to Tokyo in less than 30 minutes. (Sept. 29) AP
Elon Musk has shared a picture of his futuristic tunnel for high-speed travel and it looks awesome. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@FantasticMrNate) has the story. Buzz60
As the founder of Tesla, Elon Musk is arguably at the forefront of electric vehicles, and yet the billionaire admits to owning two gas cars! Buzz60
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has some "big freaking" plans for his latest rocket project. USA TODAY
Elon Musk and Space X detail their plans for intercontinental space travel that will get passengers to any destination in the world in under one hour. Tony Spitz has the whole story. Buzz60
Elon Musk says global race for artificial intelligence will cause World War III. Elizabeth Keatinge (@elizkeatinge) has more. Buzz60
Elon Musk, CEO of private spaceflight company SpaceX, shared a photo, showing the company’s sleek new spacesuit design. Aidan Kelley has the details. Buzz60
Love exists, but they are not together. Reports swirled over the weekend that the entrepreneur, Elon Musk, and Amber called it quits, after publicizing their couple status in April. USA TODAY
Tesla had roughly 63,000 people cancel their order for the companies Model 3 car in the last year. Buzz60
Tesla is developing a long-haul, electric semi-truck that can drive itself and move in "platoons" that automatically follow a lead vehicle, and is getting closer to testing a prototype. USA TODAY
Musk tweeted he has "verbal [government] approval" to build an underground hyperloop on the East Coast. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
As Elon Musk confirms he's received "govt approval" for the up-and-coming travel system, companies race to be the first to implement the breathtakingly fast technology. USA TODAY
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed on Sunday that the first of the highly anticipated Model 3 line has rolled off the production line. Newslook
He outlines his plan in a 16-page commentary. Time
Tesla founder Elon Musk shared a picture of what seems to be his tunnel boring efforts in Los Angeles. Veuer's Lindsey Granger has more. Buzz60
Elon Musk has a new idea for beating L.A. traffic. He calls it The Boring Company. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Billionaire Elon Musk announced on twitter his latest project to dig holes through the ground in order to avoid traffic. USA TODAY
Test your knowledge of Tesla's CEO and be prepared to be surprised. Time
Elon Musk has called artificial intelligence "a fundamental risk to the existence of human civilization." Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have very differing opinions of artificial intelligence, and their battle is heating up. Time
It’s the first look at his underground tunnel system. Time
The CEO of SpaceX says he can drive down the cost of space travel — and he isn't alone in his endeavors. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
Elon Musk Promised South Australia 100MW of Batteries in 100 Days or Its Free. South Australia has suffered through six months of intermittent black outs. The failures have become a major political issue in Australia. The centre-right Federal government has been blaming the outages on the opposition-party State government's drive to install renewable energy production. Tesla's ability to deliver cheap batteries has increased since the opening of its $5 billion factory near Sparks, Nevada in 2016. The factory is expected to produce enough lithium ion batteries to store 35 gigawatt-hours of power, equivalent to all the lithium ion batteries produced globally in 2013. Video provided by TheStreet Newslook
Elon Musk is the most important person on Twitter. Elizabeth Keatinge (@elizkeatinge) has more. Buzz60
SpaceX has announced plans for a new system of rockets for taking astronauts to Mars. Newslook
Amber Heard has already moved on from Johnny Depp, and this time she's with Elon Musk. Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) reports on their "cheeky" relationship. Buzz60
Elon Musk wants to link human brains with computers. The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors is exploring just such a connection through another company he has launched, called Neuralink. USA TODAY
The company ranked near the bottom in Consumer Reports' new reliability survey. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
The Boring Company is making some progress. Time
April 7 -- For the first time ever, NASA has been relying on private companies like Elon Musk's SpaceX for re-supply missions; only that's just the beginning. This QuickTake examines the future of space tourism using private space taxis. Bloomberg
Billionaire Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Wednesday possibly to discuss the creation of a "flying metal suit". Video by Chelsea Land for USA TODAY
Already creating quite a buzz in the years since it was announced, Elon Musks Hyperloop project now wants your help. A competition is on for the best ideas at designing the pods that will whisk passengers around at super-fast speeds. Brett Larson ex Buzz60
If Elon Musk gets his way, your Internet coverage will soon be beamed down from space. The billionaire entrepreneur has requested permission from the US government to test a project which he claims "would be like rebuilding the Internet". USA TODAY
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils Powerwall, a device that stores energy absorbed by solar panels, for use when the sun is down. The technology is based on the electric batteries that run Teslas. Laura Mandaro reports.
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