Tag: CEO Elon Musk

Tesla offering discounts of over $1,300 on some U.S. Model 3 cars
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Tesla offering discounts of over $1,300 on some U.S. Model 3 cars

[ad_1] Tesla is offering discounts of more than $1,300 on some Model 3 cars in its U.S. inventory following even heavier discounts in Europe, according to a Reuters' review of its website, even as the electric carmaker has raised U.S. prices on most newly ordered cars this month. Facing economic headwinds and mounting competition, Tesla this year has aggressively cut vehicle prices in several regions and is resorting to the traditional automakers' tactic of offering incentives to clear inventory, analysts said. On Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk told shareholders Tesla will try advertising for the first time, a move analysts said could drum up demand. Musk warned Tesla was not immune to the global economy, predicting it will be difficult for the next 12 months. Tesla slightly raised prices of ...
SpaceX may attempt Starship launch in March: Elon Musk
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SpaceX may attempt Starship launch in March: Elon Musk

[ad_1] SpaceX chief Elon Musk has announced that its giant Starship rocket system could go orbital for the first time next month if all goes according to plan. Since last year, SpaceX has been looking to launch the pivotal demonstration flight of its next-generation deep-space transportation system as it aims to fly NASA astronauts to the moon. "If remaining tests go well, we will attempt a Starship launch next month," Musk tweeted on Saturday in response to a user's tweet about Starship. Musk had in January said that there was a "real shot" at launching Starship in late February, adding that a March launch attempt appears highly likely. "We have a real shot at late February. March launch attempt appears highly likely," SpaceX founder and CEO Musk said via Twitter on January 7,...