Tesla Motors

Tesla to Cut 9% of Workforce in Profit Push
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Tesla to Cut 9% of Workforce in Profit Push

"It is clear that Tesla is under tremendous pressure to finally turn a profit and is attempting to address it by cutting overhead."
By Matthew Heller | June 13, 2018
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VW Charges up Spending on Electric Vehicles
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VW Charges up Spending on Electric Vehicles

The world’s largest automaker announces a $40 billion spending plan that will accelerate its shift away from combustion-engine vehicles.
By Matthew Heller | November 20, 2017
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Tesla to Acquire Sister Firm SolarCity for $2.6B
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Tesla to Acquire Sister Firm SolarCity for $2.6B

Both companies' shares fall amid concerns about their cash flow and the rationale for the merger.
By Matthew Heller | August 1, 2016
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Tesla Ends Buyback Program for Model S Cars
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Tesla Ends Buyback Program for Model S Cars

The discontinuation of the resale value guarantee frees up cash as Tesla prepares to launch the Model 3 and boost production.
By Matthew Heller | July 14, 2016
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Fatal Tesla Crash Raises Disclosure Questions
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Fatal Tesla Crash Raises Disclosure Questions

The automaker did not mention the crash involving its autopilot technology in its prospectus for a stock offering.
By Matthew Heller | July 6, 2016
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Google Exec Wheeler Named Tesla CFO
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Google Exec Wheeler Named Tesla CFO

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Jason Wheeler is a "super smart guy" and a "great cultural fit" for the company.
By Matthew Heller | November 4, 2015
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Tesla Reports Lower-Than-Expected Q2 Loss
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Tesla Reports Lower-Than-Expected Q2 Loss

Revenue increases 56% to $1.2 billion but Tesla's reduced outlook for deliveries this year disappoints Wall Streeet.
By Matthew Heller | August 5, 2015
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Tesla Motors CFO Ahuja to Retire This Year
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Tesla Motors CFO Ahuja to Retire This Year

Finance chief says he will "pursue other life goals" after the "nonstop adrenaline rush" of Tesla.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 10, 2015
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Tesla Has Bumpy Ride in China
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Tesla Has Bumpy Ride in China

The electric car company is cutting 30% of its Chinese workforce due to lower-than-forecast sales.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 10, 2015
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Trying to Justify $19B for WhatsApp
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Trying to Justify $19B for WhatsApp

How on earth did Facebook arrive at the princely sum it paid for the mobile messaging company?
By Vincent Ryan | February 21, 2014
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