Tesla hits speed bumps in race to conquer car market

New York

TESLA Motors' goal of shaking up the car industry has hit a fresh speed bump as disappointing car production suggests a longer wait before it reaches profitability.

Already facing questions over a fatal crash involving its self-driving system and a controversial proposed merger with ailing solar power firm SolarCity, Tesla has now slashed its 2016 delivery targets after second- quarter output lagged behind expectations.