Killroy1999
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I feels like we are at the "it does not have a keyboard" - moment. Remember this guy.
And it’s January 1 - December 31 of myself and most of the automotive industry not really giving a shit what new model Tesla rolls out anymore. It’s been long enough. As has been said many times already, they’re not a car company. Tech company with a great IP? Sure. But there’s no excuse for a real car company to have the volume that they do and still not string together some real quarters of profit. Investing back and then some into the business? Yeah sure. But all the other real car companies were able to scale up and still show investors that they’re making money and headed for a bright future.
Not just the OEMs that views Tesla as not a car company. But most of car culture too. I’m here at SEMA, the biggest car show in the world right now. Just about every company that has anything to do with the car business is here in Vegas. Well, not Tesla themselves of course, because they’re not a car company. But other than maybe wheels, WeatherTech floor mats, and waxes or whatever, none of the exhibitors here could five a shit about Tesla. None of the tool and equipment manufacturers want to get into anything Tesla specific products. Down the street at the AAPEX show (mostly parts), nobody is making aftermarket service/repair parts for Tesla. Oh, Tesla likes to maintain control so they don’t let anyone make par....please. Apple is another tech company that keeps it close to the vest, and the aftermarket for their products is a multi billion dollar business.
Sorry just ranting while I wait for the monorail. My opinions are my personal observations and in no way reflect the position of American Honda Motor Co.
That's actually a great point. Why AREN'T 3rd party aftermarket manufacturers attempting to crank things out for Teslas?
For example:
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Seems kind of self-explanatory.That's actually a great point. Why AREN'T 3rd party aftermarket manufacturers attempting to crank things out for Teslas?
For example:
Also, if Tesla has written into their warranty a void clause if anything aftermarket is put on the car, that could also account for the lack.
Anybody know about the latter possibility?
Tesla is going to run into a cash problem in the next 1-3 years. They just built a giant factory in China and that's their next big sales opportunity. I think the US is tapped out for growth now that the early adopters have their rides. So what better fit than a Chinese company with gobs of national cash backing acquiring brand equity along with all the tech and patents. There's a reason they bought Lotus and Volvo.EasterB: I just don't think Geely is looking to an acquisition...
I think that Tesla owners who have had damage to their vehicle would jump at getting their Tesla repaired in less than 6 months, even if it's an aftermarket part.Tesla is going to run into a cash problem in the next 1-3 years. They just built a giant factory in China and that's their next big sales opportunity. I think the US is tapped out for growth now that the early adopters have their rides. So what better fit than a Chinese company with gobs of national cash backing acquiring brand equity along with all the tech and patents. There's a reason they bought Lotus and Volvo.
Re: 3rd party, I doubt the average Tesla buyer cares about any mods past maybe rims and floor mats. The Mustang crowd are all going to hop up their cars and spend the money to do it. Do most Mercedes people start bolting on mods? Or would they rather buy the AMG model and show off the upgraded badge on the trunk. Methinks the latter.
Re: 3rd party, I doubt the average Tesla buyer cares about any mods past maybe rims and floor mats. The Mustang crowd are all going to hop up their cars and spend the money to do it. Do most Mercedes people start bolting on mods? Or would they rather buy the AMG model and show off the upgraded badge on the trunk. Methinks the latter.
Not shocking actually. The cost to certify a manual and automatic transmission option for one model is only worthwhile for performance models...and we don't have many of those. 80% of Corvettes are automatics...

Wow. That guy is a cartoon version of a person.
Wow. That guy is a cartoon version of a person.