Safest Car In The History Of Cars

[JayAtl]

Tesla's Model S Sedan is the safest car ever tested, the company announced in a press release Monday. In independent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Model S received a 5-star safety rating overall and in every subcategory.

In fact, the car was so safe it out-scored the standard NHTSA 5-star overall rating, wrote Elon Musk, who Bloomberg Businessweek reported personally penned the release. The Model S actually achieved a combined score of 5.4 -- which is in fact possible, Mashable noted.

The scores are pretty impressive for a company that's only released one car before this one. The press release goes on to recount some particularly notable moments when testing the Model S, Tesla's premium electric sedan. Among those:

• When testing the car's rollover risk, "the Model S refused to turn over via the normal methods and special means were needed to induce the car to roll"
• When testing how much force it would take to crush the roof of a Model S, the Model S roof broke the machine

"So, Model S owners, you can sleep easy if a Carnado ever rolls through town," Bloomberg joked.

Focusing on safety may help expand the luxury sedan's market base to include more families. In a story published on Monday, CNBC noted that when compared to other luxury sedans, the Model S sells more often to younger, wealthier men.

In a nod to parents, Tesla's Monday press release includes information on an optional third-row children's seat. The release notes that if the seat is ordered, the company installs a double bumper to protect that row during highway crashes. Tesla also compared itself in its release to Volvo, a brand typically associated with families who are willing to trade sexiness for safety.

The Volvo comparison could be an effort to entice more women buyers. According to Kelley Blue Book, of all vehicles on the road, Volvos take the top spot as the car most overwhelmingly preferred by female shoppers.

As Tesla seeks to expand its consumer base, there's one small snag that may keep some buyers from making the switch to electric. Tesla's Model S has a base price of just over $62,000 after a federal tax credit is applied.

Tesla's Model S Sedan Named Safest Car In The History Of Cars

 

[faithfulguy]

Tesla's Model S Sedan is the safest car ever tested, the company announced in a press release Monday. In independent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Model S received a 5-star safety rating overall and in every subcategory.

In fact, the car was so safe it out-scored the standard NHTSA 5-star overall rating, wrote Elon Musk, who Bloomberg Businessweek reported personally penned the release. The Model S actually achieved a combined score of 5.4 -- which is in fact possible, Mashable noted.

The scores are pretty impressive for a company that's only released one car before this one. The press release goes on to recount some particularly notable moments when testing the Model S, Tesla's premium electric sedan. Among those:

• When testing the car's rollover risk, "the Model S refused to turn over via the normal methods and special means were needed to induce the car to roll"
• When testing how much force it would take to crush the roof of a Model S, the Model S roof broke the machine

"So, Model S owners, you can sleep easy if a Carnado ever rolls through town," Bloomberg joked.

Focusing on safety may help expand the luxury sedan's market base to include more families. In a story published on Monday, CNBC noted that when compared to other luxury sedans, the Model S sells more often to younger, wealthier men.

In a nod to parents, Tesla's Monday press release includes information on an optional third-row children's seat. The release notes that if the seat is ordered, the company installs a double bumper to protect that row during highway crashes. Tesla also compared itself in its release to Volvo, a brand typically associated with families who are willing to trade sexiness for safety.

The Volvo comparison could be an effort to entice more women buyers. According to Kelley Blue Book, of all vehicles on the road, Volvos take the top spot as the car most overwhelmingly preferred by female shoppers.

As Tesla seeks to expand its consumer base, there's one small snag that may keep some buyers from making the switch to electric. Tesla's Model S has a base price of just over $62,000 after a federal tax credit is applied.

Tesla's Model S Sedan Named Safest Car In The History Of Cars

I was in a tesla a few days ago. Its the more basic model.

 

[jayron]

Silicon Valley is full of Tesla sedans now. I am glad an American car has become popular for all the right reasons. If only I could afford it.

 

[Black Widow]

Silicon Valley is full of Tesla sedans now. I am glad an American car has become popular for all the right reasons. If only I could afford it.

Its American brand, I thought it to be Italian brand..

 

[jayron]

Its American brand, I thought it to be Italian brand..

Tesla is manufactured near Silicon Valley.

 

[RPK]

Use Ambassador to be safe

 

[East Asia United]

Indian proud of American engineering...

Awesome.

 

[veekysingh]

can anyone tell me how much it cost? so I can calculate time when I can buy this by my salary . and if that is not in this life I will just go cry one night for me not marring PRIYANKA GANDHI ( as her husband I would hv been very rich)

 

[scherz]

any one else can afford it?

 

[Wright]

Its pretty good looking, saw one a few days ago.

 

[Infinity]

can anyone tell me how much it cost? so I can calculate time when I can buy this by my salary . and if that is not in this life I will just go cry one night for me not marring PRIYANKA GANDHI ( as her husband I would hv been very rich)

Why don't you try other Famous Indian Spinsters Like, Jaya, Mamta or Maya......................

 

[veekysingh]

Why don't you try other Famous Indian Spinsters Like, Jaya, Mamta or Maya......................

no matter how bad I think I still want something my age.

 

[Sergi]

Challenge accepted .Launch it in India