The first US-based carmaker to file an initial public offering (IPO) after Ford’s debut in 1956 is Tesla Motors, who announced over the weekend it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
"A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offer… (read more)