Matt Pressman is all about Tesla. He’s a TSLA investor, pre-ordered the Model 3, and loves driving the family's Model S and Model X company cars. As co-founder of EVANNEX, a family business specializing in aftermarket Tesla accessories, he’s served as a contributor/editor of Electric Vehicle University (EVU) and the Owning Model S and Getting Ready for Model 3 books. He writes daily about Tesla and you can follow his work on the EVANNEX blog.
January 20th, 2021 | by Matt Pressman
Recently, the über-rich Amazon founder Jeff Bezos got bumped from his #1 spot. As Akshay Sawai writes in Money Control, "The man who wants to put people on Mars has become the richest man on Earth."
January 5th, 2021 | by Matt Pressman
At the heart of a fractured media landscape lies yet another broken industry: Public Relations. Now it appears Elon Musk wants to tackle Tesla PR on his own. And he's going to do it in his own disruptive way
December 31st, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
Investing in Tesla has always been a rollercoaster ride. This year, however, Tesla's stock has surged higher and higher all while settling into the prestigious S&P 500. It's been quite rewarding for retail investors — minting some surprised (and happy) millionaires in the process
December 13th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
Five years ago, Elon Musk was pushing hard for a carbon tax. Since then, however, he's remained relatively quiet on the matter
November 30th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
With the holidays fast approaching, there's never been a better time to spoil your Tesla. Wait. Isn't it time to buy gifts for others
November 5th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
Surfer Gabriela Aoun is becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change on the ocean
November 4th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
In 2018, Luxembourg-based Bianca Hurduc decided to start a car blog, Arctic Swan, to provide auto news and reviews. But the site needed a twist. Her car reviews are offered in English and French, featuring "inspiring lady drivers with wanderlust" with content "written by a woman for women."
October 23rd, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
Tesla just achieved its fifth consecutive profitable quarter. How did Tesla beat Wall Street's third quarter earnings estimates? How are they doing this while the broader auto industry is down amidst a global pandemic
October 4th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
Tesla just ended a record quarter with 139,300 deliveries. It's encouraging to see the electric vehicle market rapidly grow in 2020. However, like everything else in 2020, there's always a dark side. It turns out an illicit black market for Tesla parts is beginning to heat up right now
September 28th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
Tesla’s Battery Day was a landmark event for the company. The Silicon Valley automaker plans to begin efforts to produce its own battery cells. Where does that leave Tesla’s existing battery suppliers
September 23rd, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
The overall content of the Tesla Battery Day presentation might have been overwhelming for those who do not have a technical background in battery development. The level of abstraction that Elon Musk and Drew Baglino presented relative to Tesla's battery tech was surprisingly low, even though I’m sure they thought their presentation was just an overview
September 7th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
If there was such a thing as Musk Industries, would there be a common thread throughout its many disparate businesses
August 28th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
For those out there who love adventure travel, you might be familiar with Outside Magazine. The publication recently decided to test a Tesla Model Y in some rather "remote" terrain
August 21st, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
Short sellers have been preying on Tesla stock for years. Have they finally reached their come-uppance? “Most big Tesla shorts aren’t losing sleep or missing meals because of their positions,” Ihor Dusaniwsky, managing director of predictive analytics at S3 Partners, told Institutional Investor. “They still think this will eventually go their way.”
August 16th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
For a long time, Tesla's all-electric approach was like an itch that traditional automakers couldn't scratch. Now, after it’s fourth consecutive profitable quarter, with its stock hovering around $1,600 per share, Tesla's EV leadership stands at the vanguard of the industry
July 24th, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
Did Tesla's Q2 earnings mark a critical moment in automotive history? Is this the beginning of an auto industry upheaval? One chart (scroll below) is definitely telling. Yes, the drama and dichotomy of Elon Musk was on full display last night
July 1st, 2020 | by Matt Pressman
An energy paradigm shift is underway. According to Bloomberg, "Tesla Inc.’s market value has surpassed Exxon Mobil Corp.’s in a sign that investors are increasingly betting on a global energy transition away from fossil fuels." Bloomberg touted the turning point as a "symbolic energy shift" that could signify a seismic transformation taking place in the sector
