This is something probably better expounded upon in a larger blog, but we get a lot of shit either way because we’re either all-in for Tesla, or we’re a bunch of short sellers blahblahblah. Read more

All these emails really show are both Tripp and Musk behaving like idiots. Read more

Translation: We are giving your jobs new titles in order to pay the new people less. Read more

My buddy bought a camper with these tires on it a few years back. Had a rear blow-out that took out his radiator. Fixed it, and checked all the tires and they all looked visibly fine. No cracks, no touching on the dually’s, pressure was perfect, and the tread was good. Welp, he had another blowout, thankfully on the… Read more

Kneejerk (but likely factual) “because money” reaction aside, this whole thing seems like they tried to cover up a minor issue decades ago, then they had to cover up the fallout, then they had to cover up the covering, then they had to silence the next victims, THEN they had to get proactive about covering up… Read more

When it comes to people’s lives and public safety versus profit; profit always wins. Read more

Cause it would cost them a lot of money. Read more

That 200k limit needs to be modified. If they sell over 200k in one year, then I agree that the credit could and should be phased out. But it doesn’t make sense to make this into a lifetime accumulated production number. Read more

I once worked at a software company where a salesman made a huge sale that would have netted him hundreds of thousands of dollars in commission. However, between the time that the customer agreed to buy and before the PO arrived, they changed the customer into a “corporate account”, under which no commission was paid.
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So, sounds like instead of an Apple store experience, Tesla is pushing a Best Buy experience to employees? Read more

Yeah, not sure of any company that uses the FLSA Sales exemption test for what amount to Inside Sales/Customer Support staff. Also, if they want to truly have a different model than the dealership one, put more comp in base vs. variable, and manage out poor sellers via agreed-to KPIs. Read more

Maybe the trailer became self aware and hauled itself away. Read more

What do we think the odds are that this trailer is currently being pulled by one of those stolen Rams jacked from the Warren truck plant? Read more

Automakers need to take more responsibility for their defective parts, imo. The fact that the owner of this vehicle was even considered to be at fault for a design issue from Ford is unacceptable. Read more

As a German-car enthusiast, the thought of all those incinerated BMWs and Mercedes makes me sad. Read more

Here’s an idea. With all those new-fangled computers and whatnot how tough would it be to: Read more

“This’ll impress virtually zero of you...” Read more

NYC is definitely the best major American city to bike to work in, at least in good weather. Nearly all flat, lots of excellent bike lanes, and plenty of other people also on bikes.

We already have a fact-checking website though

These guys were friends of mine. For those not in the know, always wear your seatbelt and never drive when you are tired. Don’t let your enduring legacy be a breakout album and a small memorial on the side of interstate 5 in Oregon... Read more