Tesla Motors Selects BorgWarner for Production of New Gearbox for Tesla Roadster SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sep 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tesla Motors Inc. has selected BorgWarner Inc. for the production of a single-speed gearbox for the Tesla Roadster and is initiating a ramped-up production rate.

Tesla Motors to Produce All-electric Luxury Sedan in California SAN JOSE, Calif. - Tesla Motors Inc. plans to  build a $250 million facility to manufacture a zero-emission luxury sedan in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Franz von Holzhausen Joins Tesla Motors as Chief Designer SAN CARLOS, CA – Franz von Holzhausen, former Director of Design for Mazda North America, has joined Tesla Motors as Chief Designer. In addition to driving the design direction of Tesla Motors in the short term, Franz is charged with building a world class design competency at Tesla Motors.

Deepak Ahuja, Seasoned Auto Industry Finance Executive, Joins Tesla Motors as CFO SAN CARLOS, CA – Deepak Ahuja, a seasoned auto industry finance executive with 15 years experience at Ford Motor Company, has joined Tesla Motors as Chief Financial Officer.

Tesla Motors Opens Second Store in Menlo Park, CA SAN CARLOS - JULY 22, 2008 – Tesla Motors, manufacturer of the breakthrough 100% electric Tesla Roadster, opened its second company-owned sales and service facility in Menlo Park, California today.