TAPPER: Welcome back to THE LEAD. I'm Jake Tapper. In money news, the only thing Tesla electric cars crushed in a recent round of safety tests was the competition. This report explains why the reports were so glowing. The tests were not conducted by the company. They were done by the government and the car got the highest safety score ever in American history. Tesla says one of its biggest safety features is that the motor is in the back of the car, giving the front more room to absorb the impact of a crash. How does it make you feel to know you probably paid more for your lunch today than some people are about to spend to buy a home? In Gary, Indiana, the city is selling a bunch of home for, get this, one measly dollar. Sure, some will need work but when you spend a buck on your home, you're probably not too upset to upgrade to grant it countertops. It's only open to those who don't own a home and plan to live there at least five years. Apple is building huge, huge social media buzz with rumors that the next iPhone will be offered in black, white and gold. This is the first time the iPhone would be offered in any other color than black and white. According to the web site tech crunch, it would be offered in more of a champagny kind of thing. Apple is not commenting. We'll have to wait until the next iPhone is officially announced next month. That's it for THE LEAD. I'm Jake Tapper. I'll be back at 6 p.m. filling in for Mr. Wolf Blitzer on "THE SITUATION ROOM." But first let me turn it over to my colleague, Brianna Keilar. Ms. Keilar, take it away.
Tesla Crushes Competition In Safety Tests; Will The Next iPhone Be Gold?