The Raven motor doesn’t change the dynamics any, just more efficient. The new suspension in the S X make it better for spending more time in, as does the latest generation seats. I love it. I have a P85(106k miles), a P100DL (7k miles), and have driven Model 3s of various configurations for a couple thousand miles.

2) Create a captive finance arm. More profit is made in new car finance than in actual vehicle sales margins. It’s something that Detroit has done right for years.

The couple described in the article is taking home $8k per month. In the parts of this country where automobile factories are located, that’s really good money.

Dear striking workers and America in general,

October 2011 : Tesla’s not making money, they’re going under

This is the issue.

Because if every state has their own emissions laws it would be nigh on impossible for automakers to comply with each and every different one. The added cost to consumers would be extremely high.

“...if I hammered the throttle, there was a tiny bit of hesitation before the electric thrusters shot the Taycan down the street.”

Great David vs Goliath story, except it isn’t clear which is which. Tesla now sells more cars than Porsche. Porsche has been around a long time and makes vast amounts of money selling cars. Tesla, not so much. But Tesla is the Goliath of EV production while Porsche is the startup.

Bullshit.  100% bullshit.   I got through college while working the entire time and I graduated with ZERO FUCKING DEBT.  it's sheer ass irresponsibility that leads these kids to get in debt over their heads.   That, I can guarantee.

You are part of the problem...

You missed the point. “Letting someone inexperienced drive a car...” Why is “letting someone” do something more irresponsible than the person who is allowed, who makes a decision, to do said irresponsible thing.  If I do something, it’s my responsibility, not the person who “let” me do something.

Its insanity. Nobody wants to be accountable anymore.

How is it “sub-standard”? It had the legally required equipment. By definition, it met the standard.

Welcome to America, and even worse California!

Rollcages are unsafe in road-going cars as they are more likely to cause a traumatic brain injury. They are not designed for use without a certified helmet used in concert with them.

i did a dumb and got hurt and it's everyone's fault but mine!

Haters gonna hate.

I hate to break it to you, but Tesla employees are happy working there. He's superb at challenging his employees and hiring supremely talented people who are up for the challenge.. Now GM employees? Well, we won’t go there

Edward Niedermeyer Is the quack that has made a career about attacking Tesla Motors and anything Tesla. I remember his hit piece about Electrek connection with Tesla (see link below). I am surprised that Jalopnik would promote this quacks book.