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Lionel Richie Is a Tesla Model S Driver, He Got It Customized

Lionel Richie's Tesla Model S 1 photo
Photo: Joel Madden's Instagram
He sold over 100 million records worldwide which makes him one of the highest-earning artists of all time, but Lionel Richie won’t just surrender to what most of the celebrities of his size do. No, he likes to keep things clean, performant and with the right touch of luxury. In other words, he likes the Tesla Model S.
Say you, say me, say it together. Good, now that we said it, we can proceed with our story.

Remember when we told you guys Richie’s 16-year old daughter got a custom-made Range Rover for her 16th anniversary? Well, guess what, her father drives a Tesla Model S instead. We stumbled upon a picture of the famous singer posing next to it on the lead singer of Good Charlotte, Joel Madden’s Instagram. Why? Because he is Richie’s son in law, being married to Nicole Richie since December, 2010.

Alright, alright, alright.

Now, let us leave all the celebrity gibberish aside and talk cars for a second. He might be the friendly-with-the-environment type of driver, but that doesn’t mean it’s not Lionel Richie we’re talking here. So, back in December 2013 when he bought it, the first thing this famous singer did was sending it for the personal retouch.

The car was tuned over at T Sportline, the first Tesla tuning and Tesla cars accessories company. Elon Musk’s most successful model already comes with beautiful looks, but Richie’s black EV was upgraded with forged wheels and a 4-piece carbon fiber sport package. The guys over at custom shop also put in a piano black steering wheel and custom handmade floor mats with initial embroidery.

We don’t know what you think, but for a 65-year old famous soul singer Richie still keeps it cool.
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