Tesla Model 3 wins Detroit News’ 2018 Car of the Year award: ‘It is Apple on wheels’

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 27, 2018 It appears that Elon Musk was right to bet the future of Tesla on the Model 3. Since the electric car started getting delivered to its long list of reservation holders, the vehicle has won the hearts of EV enthusiasts and old-school gearheads alike. A member of …

Tesla Model 3 headlights gain the IIHS’ elusive ‘Good’ rating after design update

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 27, 2018 Earlier this year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the number of accidents and injuries on the road, awarded the Tesla Model 3’s headlights with an “Acceptable” rating. While the IIHS’ tests gave a “Superior” rating for the vehicle’s front …

Tesla Model 3 demand ‘looks very strong into 2019 and beyond,’ says Wall St analyst

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 26, 2018 Tesla shares (NASDAQ:TSLA) are showing some signs of recovery on Wednesday, as the Model 3’s demand received a favorable outlook from Wall Street. In a recent note, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives stated that “underlying drivers” for the EV market would likely encourage customers to purchase Tesla’s …