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.
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
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.
Tesla recalls 3,470 Model Y vehicles produced in past year after discovery of loose bolts
Tesla announced it is recalling thousands of Model Y vehicles in the U.S. after learning bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may be loose.
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.
Wife of Tesla driver who drove family over Devil's Slide cliff does not want husband prosecuted
The wife of a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family last month by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s slide in San Mateo County, does not want to prosecute, the defense attorney in the case has revealed.
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.”
Tesla driver who drove family over Devil's Slide cliff charged with attempted murder
The driver of a Tesla that plunged 250 feet off a cliff at Devil's Slide, injuring his two young children and his wife, was charged Monday with attempted murder, according to the prosecutor's office.
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.
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.
Elon Musk rebuffed in bid to move Tesla tweet trial to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was unsuccessful in his bid to move his trial over a misleading tweet about a potential buyout, saying that negative coverage since his Twitter purchase has poisoned the jury pool in San Francisco.
Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand
With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically Friday on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
Feds reviewing Elon Musk tweet about disabling driver monitoring
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it asked Tesla for more information about the tweet.
Tesla fined $2.2M for exaggerating driving range of its vehicles: report
South Korea fine comes as Tesla stock continues to plunge