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German Tesla (TSLA) Model S Fire Review Bodes Well for NHTSA Investigation; PT Trimmed - Jefferies

December 3, 2013 6:54 AM EST

Jefferies analyst Elaine Kwei noted that after the close Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) disclosed that the German Federal Motor Transport Authority came to a favorable conclusion in its investigation of the recent crash-related Model S fires showing no manufacturer defects were found. The review by the KBA "provides greater confidence that the current NHTSA investigation will be resolved positively as well. We are not aware of any other investigations at this time,"... More

Tesla (TSLA) Reports German Inquiry into Model S Fires; No Manufacturing Defects Found

December 2, 2013 5:07 PM EST

Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) received a recent inquiry from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), regarding the Model S post-crash fire incidents in Seattle, Tennessee and Mexico. The KBA is the German authority in charge of motor vehicle regulation. They have the power to initiate and perform investigations, and compel... More