Tesla (TSLA) 'D' Fails to Impress - BofA/Merrill Lynch

Buy Tesla (TSLA) on Weakness - Global Equities' Chowdhry

October 10, 2014 12:16 PM EDT

Global Equities analyst Trip Chowdhry is telling clients to buy Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares on weakness following the 'D' event. Shares are down 5.7% mid-day.

Chowdhry comments, "When we stood in the line for the test ride, the delivery date for Model D's were December'2014... but when we completed the test drive, about 45 min later, the delivery date for Model D's was pushed to February'2015."

We attended the Tesla event yesterday at the Hawthorne AirportWe witnessed a crowd of about 2,500 to 3,000 people and we spoke to no less than 150... More

Tesla (TSLA) 'D' Event 'In-Line' with Expectations, FBR Capital Says

October 10, 2014 11:35 AM EDT

FBR Capital analyst Aditya Satghare weighed in on Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) following the "D" event, where the company unveiled a dual motor all wheel drive version of its Model S, a very high performance top of the line AWD Model S sedan, and an 'auto pilot' systems.

"Overall, the announcement came in line with expectations, and could disappoint some who were either hoping to see an autonomous vehicle, or even the next generation Model 3," the analyst... More

Tesla (TSLA): Something Big is Going On Here, Morgan Stanley Says; The Cars are Learning...

October 10, 2014 9:58 AM EDT

Morgan Stanley's Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) analyst Adam Jonas, arguably the ax in the stock, weighed in following the company's "D" announcement. Jonas said there is something far bigger going on here and Tesla is much more than just EVs.

Jonas issued three key takeaways:

1. The marketing and PR power is formidable. The company's skills in this area help showcase talent, sells cars and creates real shareholder value. Tesla's success in building brand authenticity is putting pressure on the rest of the auto industry to try and... More

Tesla's (TSLA) New Model S P85D Will be 'Highly Competitive' at Higher Price Points - Stifel

October 10, 2014 7:24 AM EDT

Stifel is out with initial commentary following Tesla Motors' (Nasdaq: TSLA) "D" event last night.

Analyst James Albertine said, First, we applaud the announcement and the technology. We think TSLA is attractive at current valuations, and the "D" variants will be highly competitive vehicles at higher price points (a strategy/segment we agree TSLA can continue gaining share). Second, we think this week demonstrates the need for a formal team focused on communications strategy. We... More

Tesla Motors (TSLA) Unveils New 'D' Model S Line

October 10, 2014 6:02 AM EDT

(Updated - October 10, 2014 6:32 AM EDT)

At Tesla Motors' (Nasdaq: TSLA) 'D' event on Thursday night, the company unveiled the new Model S 60D, 85D, and P85D.

The dual-motor equipped vehicles will come with all-wheel drive standard. The second motor will drive the front wheels and range has been... More

Speculation Swirls Ahead of Tomorrow's 'D' Announcement from Tesla Motors (TSLA) (MBLY)

October 8, 2014 7:03 AM EDT

Last week, Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk teased that on October 9 the company... More