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Tesla Going At 'Warp Speed,' But Lags In Race To Produce Mass Market Electric Cars

The new Tesla Model 3 is displayed at the 2017 LA Auto Show. The company has struggled to meet its goal of producing thousands of the vehicles per week. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Tesla Going At 'Warp Speed,' But Lags In Race To Produce Mass Market Electric Cars

The Model 3 is supposed to take Tesla mainstream and bring it to profitability. But CEO Elon Musk's company has missed production goals, and analysts wonder whether he's spreading himself too thin.

Tesla Going At 'Warp Speed,' But Lags In Race To Produce Mass Market Electric Cars

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So You Want To Buy An Electric Car? It Requires Some Planning

Charging station for electric cars in Glasgow, Scotland. With new models aimed at the mass market going on sale, Americans will be hearing a lot more about electric cars. John Guidi/Getty Images/Robert Harding Worl hide caption

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So You Want To Buy An Electric Car? It Requires Some Planning

With new models aimed at the mass market going on sale this fall, Americans will hear a lot more about electric cars. Here's what you should know if you're on the market for one.

So You Want To Buy An Electric Car? It Requires Some Planning

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Jeep: Why This American Icon Could Soon Be Part Of A Chinese Company

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Jeep: Why This American Icon Could Soon Be Part Of A Chinese Company

The Chinese company Great Wall Motor has expressed interest in acquiring the Jeep brand from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Sales of Jeep and other U.S. brands have been growing in China.

Jeep: Why This American Icon Could Soon Be Part Of A Chinese Company

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As First Model 3 Rolls Off The Line, Can Tesla Sustain Momentum?

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk speaks at the unveiling of the Model 3 in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 31, 2016. The first Model 3 is due to roll off the assembly line Friday. Justin Pritchard/AP hide caption

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As First Model 3 Rolls Off The Line, Can Tesla Sustain Momentum?

Tesla's first Model 3 comes off the assembly line Friday, a pivotal moment for the company. It's Tesla's mass-market electric car — with a $35,000 price. But it faces challenges ramping up production.

As First Model 3 Rolls Off The Line, Can Tesla Sustain Momentum?

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840 Horsepower And Revving To Go: A 'Last Gasp' For Supercars?

Dodge head of passenger car brands Tim Kuniskis talks about the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon during a media preview for the New York International Auto Show on Tuesday. Julie Jacobson/AP hide caption

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840 Horsepower And Revving To Go: A 'Last Gasp' For Supercars?

With autonomous cars looming, the New York auto show may be one of the last chances for automakers to show off some cars with muscle. One model sports 840 horsepower. Who needs that much?

840 Horsepower And Revving To Go: A 'Last Gasp' For Supercars?

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Trump Vows 'Big Border Tax' For U.S. Manufacturers That Move Jobs Abroad

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Trump Vows 'Big Border Tax' For U.S. Manufacturers That Move Jobs Abroad

President Trump has suggested an import tax of up to 45 percent on goods made by U.S. firms overseas. But it's illegal to single out individual companies and it's unclear what form the tax would take.

Trump Vows 'Big Border Tax' For U.S. Manufacturers That Move Jobs Abroad

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Some Firms Are Harnessing Trump's Tweets As A Marketing Strategy

Using his personal Twitter account, Trump has publicly thanked Walmart, among other companies, for their plans to increase investment and job creation. It's not yet clear how his tweets may affect company decision making. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Some Firms Are Harnessing Trump's Tweets As A Marketing Strategy

President Trump's use of social media to endorse or shame companies is a new public-relations channel. Some are leveraging that to recycle old news on job creation or other investment plans.

Some Firms Are Harnessing Trump's Tweets As A Marketing Strategy

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From 'No Way,' To Global Success: The Inspired Journey Of GM's Design Chief

Ed Welburn, vice president of General Motors Global Design, stands with the Buick Riviera concept as it makes its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show in 2008 in Detroit. John F. Martin/Courtesy of General Motors hide caption

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From 'No Way,' To Global Success: The Inspired Journey Of GM's Design Chief

A lover of cars since he was a little tyke who later trained as a sculptor, Ed Welburn has shaped the physical world we live in as the longtime head of design for General Motors.

From 'No Way,' To Global Success: The Inspired Journey Of GM's Design Chief

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How To Buy A Car: Start With Some Patience
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How To Buy A Car: Start With Some Patience

A car is one of the larger purchases most people make. How can you make sure that purchase isn't a mistake? Don't "buy it today." Do your research. Don't panic. Easy, right?

How To Buy A Car: Start With Some Patience

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DOT Announces Recall Of Up To 40 Million More Takata Air Bag Inflators

Mark Rosekind, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speaks Wednesday during a news conference on Takata air bags in Washington, D.C. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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DOT Announces Recall Of Up To 40 Million More Takata Air Bag Inflators

Takata, the Japanese auto parts supplier, now must fix up to 40 million more faulty air bag inflators. The U.S. Department of Transportation says this is the biggest safety recall in history.

DOT Announces Recall Of Up To 40 Million More Takata Air Bag Inflators

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Sales Of Convertibles Are Decelerating; Blame The (Fuel) Economy

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Sales Of Convertibles Are Decelerating; Blame The (Fuel) Economy

Their sales have dropped by more than 40 percent in the past decade. And with new tougher fuel economy standards, the days of riding with the top down could be numbered.

Sales Of Convertibles Are Decelerating; Blame The (Fuel) Economy

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Tesla Model S Can Be Hacked, And Fixed (Which Is The Real News)

Hackers say they took control of a Tesla Model S through the car's computers. Tesla Motors says it is updating its systems with a patch to fix the vulnerability. Tesla Motors hide caption

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Tesla Model S Can Be Hacked, And Fixed (Which Is The Real News)

Hackers demonstrated they could break into and disable a Model S. But unlike other car companies, Tesla has the ability to quickly patch its software.

Tesla Model S Can Be Hacked, And Fixed (Which Is The Real News)

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The Ghost In The Car May Be A Hacker

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The Ghost In The Car May Be A Hacker

As cars become increasingly computerized and connected, researchers are finding vulnerabilities that may allow autos to be controlled remotely. U.S. lawmakers want standards to make cars more secure.