Before Teslas were everywhere, they were playthings for the rich and famous. Building its first affordable car made Tesla a breakout success, but it nearly bankrupted the company. This is the story of how the Model 3 changed Tesla and the entire auto industry.
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Aug 2024
Disney is a Tech Company?
Streaming didn’t just change the way consumers watched movies and TV shows, it reconfigured how media giants operated, and how they saw themselves. If tech companies were disrupting old business models, perhaps Disney’s best move was to join the crowd. In our final episode, we lo ... Show More
38m 9s
Aug 2024
Disney is Bob Iger's Company
The Walt Disney Company has been led by eight different men in its century of existence. But few would object to the idea that only three have really mattered. Walt Disney, Michael Eisner, and Bob Iger have all made lasting impacts on the company, but how these executives went ou ... Show More
40m 55s
Jul 2024
Disney is a Cinematic Universe Company
Marvel and Star Wars are the crown jewels of Disney’s empire. They’re the highest-grossing movie franchises in history, with devoted fan bases and expansive IP universes, but right now, both are in a bit of a slump. As Disney asked for more and more content to satisfy its busines ... Show More
41m 37s
Feb 2025
Deep Dive: Tesla’s Evolution from Pure-Play Automaker to AI Juggernaut
Elon Musk says we’ll look back on 2025 as the most important year in Tesla’s history—not because of car sales, but because it will be the year Tesla morphs into an AI and robotics powerhouse. In this episode of The Rundown, we break down Tesla’s high-stakes transformation, includ ... Show More
9m 52s
Nov 2024
Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'
Tesla, and its CEO Elon Musk, are the big names in electric vehicles, but a lot of competitors are nipping at their heels, including one led by a former top Tesla engineer. Peter Rawlinson is the CEO of Lucid, a billion-dollar auto startup he says has better technology than its r ... Show More
27m 43s
Aug 2020
The Polestar 2 bests the Tesla Model 3 in drivability and enjoyment
I enjoy driving the Polestar 2 more than the Tesla Model 3. The Polestar 2 is more comfortable, seemingly better built, and has a better infotainment system. In all the traditional automotive metrics, it’s a better car, and yet I find it hard to recommend over the Tesla Model 3. ... Show More
14m 5s
Jul 2024
Tesla : les robotaxis sont en retard ?
Le projet de robotaxis de Tesla continue de rencontrer des obstacles. Initialement annoncé après l'abandon de la Tesla à 25 000 dollars, ce programme connaît maintenant des retards significatifs. La semaine dernière, Bloomberg révélait que la présentation des robotaxis, prévue po ... Show More
1m 48s
Feb 2025
Des milliers de Tesla invendues vues depuis l’espace ?
Au premier trimestre 2024, Tesla s’est retrouvé confronté à un défi inédit : une surproduction massive de véhicules électriques, révélée par des images satellites saisissantes. Des milliers de voitures invendues, alignées sur des parkings géants, témoignent d’un déséquilibre entr ... Show More
2m 4s
Mar 2025
Tesla pique du nez, gracieuseté d’Elon Musk
L’entreprise de véhicules électriques Tesla nage en eaux troubles : ses ventes annuelles ont récemment baissé pour la première fois en près de 10 ans. Sur le plan boursier, après une hausse marquée dans la foulée de la victoire de Donald Trump, les actions de l’entreprise ont chu ... Show More
17m 50s