Shares of Tesla Up 2.6% as Traders Passing Around Co. PR 'TESLA MODEL S ACHIEVES BEST SAFETY RATING OF ANY CAR EVER TESTED'
August 20, 2013 at 09:25 AM EDT
Independent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ) Model S a 5-star safety rating, not just overall, but in every subcategory without exception. Approximately one percent of all cars tested by the federal government achieve 5 stars across the board.