Tesla 'Autopilot' crashes and fatalities surge, despite Musk's claims
New data shows crashes have increased over the past few years and highlights the dangers related to Tesla’s driver-automated technology.
GM’s electric vehicles to have access to Tesla’s huge charging network
GM joins Ford in moving its electric vehicles to work with 12,000 of Tesla's 17,000 Supercharger stations in the U.S.
Black workers at California Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination at the electric automaker’s San Francisco Bay Area plant, including frequent use of racial slurs and references to the manufacturing site as a plantation or slave ship.
Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries
Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model X seat belt failures
Belts may not be properly secured at the factory
'A Texas utopia': Elon Musk planning to build a town, report says
Why does the world's richest man want to build a town? Because he can.
US investigates Tesla after complaints of steering wheels that can fall off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
Feds suspect Tesla that hit fire truck in deadly I-680 crash was on autopilot
A Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger.
Tesla says it will cut the cost of next generation vehicles in half
Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
Study finds General Motors and Tesla have the most loyal customers
A study of 11.7 million automobile sales found General Motors and Tesla had the highest percentages of loyal customers during the 2022 calendar year.
Tesla takes Biden's $7.5B subsidy, agrees to open up charging network, White House says
Tesla will join several other auto companies in building new charging stations that will be accessible to all EV brands.
Tesla driver appears to be asleep at the wheel on California freeway: VIDEO
A Tesla driver appeared to be conked out while driving on I-15 in Southern California last week. A woman passing caught the driver on camera.
Elon Musk cleared of wrongdoing in trial over 2018 Tesla tweet
Elon Musk has been cleared of any wrongdoing on claims he defrauded Tesla investors.
DOJ wants Tesla documents on automated driving
Tesla Inc. is already facing multiple investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for problems with its two driver-assist systems, Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving.”
Ford cuts price on Mustang Mach-E after Tesla trims prices
Ford is lowering the price of its electric SUV up to $6,000. The company says in a statement Monday that the price cuts are part of Ford’s plan to keep the SUV competitive in a fast-changing market.
Tesla ‘spontaneously’ catches fire on California freeway, officials say
Sacramento firefighters used 6,000 gallons of water to put out flames in battery compartment of Tesla Model S.
Tesla spontaneously combusts on Sacramento freeway
A Tesla spontaneously combusted earlier Saturday in Sacramento while being driven on a freeway, authorities reported.
Elon Musk takes witness stand to defend Tesla buyout tweets
Elon Musk was summoned to court Friday to defend a 2018 tweet claiming he had lined up the financing to take Tesla private in a deal that never came close to happening.
Elon Musk depicted as liar and visionary during Tesla tweet trial
The descriptions of Elon Musk emerged Wednesday in a trial focused on a Tesla buyout that didn’t occur. The case focused on two tweets indicating that Musk lined up the financing to take Tesla private at a time when the automaker’s stock was slumping.
Elon Musk drama shifts from Twitter to tweets about billion-dollar Tesla buyout
Elon Musk claimed in a 2018 tweet that he had lined up the financing to pay for a $72 billion buyout of Tesla. But the buyout never materialized.