Apple thinking of buying Tesla?

[The_Strict_Nein]

Seventy......five......billion dollars.

 

Jesus freaking christ. I know 99% of that is stock, not cash, but bloody hell.

 

This would also be the worst thing to happen to Tesla. Tesla has been a beacon of openness and trying to improve the industry as a whole. Apple doesn't really follow that philosophy.

[RH00D]

Doesn't that seem kinda cheap? Or is it just me? I suppose I thought it would be more than that.

 

Ehh, at $75 Billion it would put it in the top 10 most expensive acquisitions ever made. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/1043851/top-10-most-expensive-corporate-acquisitions

[Damikiller37]

If it happens then say good bye to all of the patents that Tesla released for other companies to use because Apple would take them back and while they are at that probably make Tesla cars extremely overpriced and bloated with Apple software making it a pain for Android/Windows Phone users. I sure hope this doesn't happen and that Elon Musk knows better than selling his company to Apple.

[spartaman64]

not sure if this is good or bad. probably bad

[Victorious Secret]

Tesla is publicly traded, wouldn't have a choice either way if Apple actually did want to buy them. 

 

Both companies focus seriously on battery life and want to improve it, its mutually beneficial for everyone. I can see a battery partnership at the least, but straight up buyout? Who knows. With Apple working on its own car and industry execs flocking over to help them, this just might be another tall tale rumour based around nothing. 

 

I just love the knee jerk reactions here. If Google were the one making this offer, you'd probably cream your pants about how great it is for the industry. 

[Yoinkerman]

I hope not, I've already been saving up for the affordable Tesla.

[Victorious Secret]

I hope not, I've already been saving up for the affordable Tesla.

 

You and me both. I'm sitting here watching stock prices and hoping it never drops below 200 again because I don't like panicking that much. Even though I'm still making money, more is good for me. 

[QwarkDreams]

not sure if this is good or bad. probably bad

 

Bad of course. If they bring out a sedan it will bend when you take a seat in it.

[That Norwegian Guy]

Tesla has been a beacon of openness

 

lolwut?

 

Right now there's an anti-competition law suit starting against Tesla in Norway because they only let cherrypicked bodyshops buy parts required to fix their cars.

 

That's the opposite of openness.

[The_Strict_Nein]

lolwut?

 

Right now there's an anti-competition law suit starting against Tesla in Norway because they only let cherrypicked bodyshops buy parts required to fix their cars.

 

That's the opposite of openness.

 

They also made many of their technology patents free to move the industry forward.

 

All of the issues like that are about how their brand is represented and what service their customers can expect, which I can completely understand.

 

What Tesla do is drive the industry forward while retaining their brand identity.

[Victorious Secret]

nvm

[Victorious Secret]

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[TAK]

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[Si3Rra_7]

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Plz no

[FakezZ]

Well tesla ceo is gonna have hard time if apple makes the offer.

Designwise i think apple could make it look absolutely awesome. Only thing i worry about is the stupid pricing which apple is well known for....

Only double the price for 20% increase in battery capacity!? SIGN ME UP!

[Photonic]

[IP man]

Sure why not? who in their right mind would by a electric car?

[bry.yyyy]

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