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Elon Musk shocked the world on Aug. 7 when he tweeted that he had the “funding secured” to take Tesla private. A little more than two weeks later, the billionaire entrepreneur abruptly called the whole thing off.

Elon Musk has announced that he is thinking of taking Tesla private, eight years after the automaker’s initial public offering. The news immediately created a buzz in financial markets and Tesla’s share price soared.

More than 1 million cars in Australia will be recalled because of defective Takata airbags.

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are highly awaited electric vehicles. However, more than 200 Australians are in the dark as they have no clue when the Model 3 will be delivered despite their $1,500 deposits.

The first completed Tesla Model 3 has finally made its appearance and fans are highly excited about it. The US$35,000 (AU$46,000 approx) electric sedan was first announced by CEO Elon Musk more than a year ago.

Tesla’s Nevada gigafactory has started churning out battery cells to ramp up production of the much awaited Model 3. The vehicle may be just about on track for its production deadline.

The Tesla Model X has created history by outperforming any other SUV as far as safety is concerned. The company believes it is because of the low centre of gravity that is the result of the bulky battery pack installed on the bottom of the car.

The Tesla Model 3 will start rolling out soon, and fans of the electric vehicle want to know whether they will be spoilt with choices. Latest reports suggest buyers will get only two choices in configuration.

Tesla Model 3 is undoubtedly the most talked about electric vehicle (EV) currently, with the car slated to release this year. Another EV that is expected to come out of the house of Tesla is the Model Y.

Tesla Model 3 leaks are coming thick and fine. A recent one has revealed a feature not everyone may like. The electric vehicle (EV) is one of the most highly anticipated cars of this year and everyone is desperate to know more about this secretive and affordable vehicle.

The final specs of the Tesla Model 3 have not been revealed yet though a comparison chart recently showed up on a Tesla forum that offered some insights into the electric sedan’s specs. Ford’s first EV may have an edge over Tesla Model Y.

Lyndon Rive, CEO and co-founder of SolarCity, is leaving Tesla in June, not even completing a year after his firm was acquired by cousin Elon Musk. Lyndon wants to spend time with his family and also start a new company.

Recent reports are of the opinion that Tesla’s use of aluminium could mean that its cars, including Model 3, and batteries could last for 20 years.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has admitted a mistake, and that’s the confusing name for his electric sedan Model 3. He recently revealed that the name has confused many and hurt sales.

These are hard times for Tesla, and on top of that its top manufacturing executive has quit. Model 3 release is just months away, and this shake-up at the executive level was the last thing the company wanted.

Tesla is recalling 53,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles assembled in 2016 to replace faulty electronic parking brakes. The US luxury electric car manufacturer’s shares dropped over 1 percent following its announcement on Thursday.

If latest reports are to be believed, Tesla is facing a massive strike threat that can even halt, or at least disrupt, Model 3 production. The company’s German Robotics unit is on the boil as a labour dispute brews. If workers choose to strike, Tesla’s plans to boost production may go for a toss.

If latest reports are to be believed, many gamers are regretting upgrading their operating system to the Windows 10 Creators Update. “Grand Theft Auto 5” players have experienced issues and bugs as well. The game’s launcher is crashing whenever players are opening it. Thankfully, there’s a fix.

There’s a lot going on Tesla apart from the Model 3 electric sedan. Musk recently sketched out a timeline for the arrival of a sports car, pickup and semi truck. The company seems to expand its line-up of electric vehicles.

Tesla Model 3’s biggest mystery has been its interiors. Now, certain blurry spy shots have provided a sneak peek into its interiors, and fans are more than happy. For the first time they have got a nice glimpse of their beloved vehicle mush before it is released.

The Tesla Model 3 dashboard design may be a turnoff for many. The futuristic dashboard and the advanced heads-up display that everyone expected won’t feature in the Model 3. In a bid to keep the cost down, Tesla is taking some hard decisions.

While Tesla Model 3 continues to catch every car buyer’s attention, there is another electric vehicle in the making that will complete the company’s “S3XY” line-up. It’s none other than Tesla Model Y, whose details are expected in the coming week.

Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas is of the opinion that the safety of Tesla Model 3 will allow the electric vehicle maker to steal away market share from its competitors. This is Tesla’s big opportunity, too good to miss.

Tesla Model 3 won’t be more advanced than the Tesla Model S in any manner. CEO Elon Musk dashed hopes of future owners and current fans through a series of tweets.

While Elon Musk revealed plans of streamlining Tesla Model 3 deliveries, an interesting render of the much-awaited Model Y has surfaced online, making fans excited. Even though Tesla is currently focusing only on its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) sedan, it has not stopped fans from speculating about the Model 3 crossover.

It was known that Tesla was building Model 3 prototypes, made clear by a shareholder’s letter in February. Now, a brand new video showcasing a Tesla Model 3 prototype has surfaced. The footage was reportedly taken at the SpaceX office in Hawthorne, California.

If latest reports are to be believed, Tesla Model 3 will be further delayed. Goldman Sachs analyst David Tamberrino downgraded Tesla to “sell” from “neutral,” this led to panic as shares dropped on Monday after the downgrade.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed an aggressive production plan for its Model 3 sedan so that the electric vehicles hit the market by year end. In order to support the rollout, Tesla may need to raise more cash. Musk has stated that Tesla Model 3 production is very much on track and that the company is looking to ramp up production to 5,000 vehicles a week in the fourth quarter.

Tesla is about to report its earnings on Wednesday but investors and analysts are not bothered about the figures. Contrarily, they are more interested in answers from Tesla chief Elon Musk regarding his mass-market electric vehicles, Tesla Model 3.