Tesla faces possible sales ban in California over 'misleading' Autopilot marketing
For a decade, Tesla has sold drivers on the idea that its vehicles could nearly drive themselves. That messaging helped the company’s Fremont plant produce between 500,000 and 650,000 vehicles a year. But selling those cars in California may soon become more difficult.
DMV threatens ban on Tesla sales over 'deceptive' advertising
The Calif. Dept. of Motor Vehicles this week threatened a ban on all Tesla sales because it said the car maker uses deceptive marketing around its "autopilot" feature that could lead to harm.
Tesla recalls more than 10,000 batteries due to a potential fire risk, serious injury
The recalled battery units were sold online between 2020 and 2022. Here’s what you need to know.
Tesla shareholders vote to give Elon Musk $1 trillion in stock
The Tesla CEO must hit certain lofty performance targets over the next decade in order to receive the payout.
Tesla recalls over 6,000 Cybertrucks due to light bar defect raising crash risk
The recall covers certain Cybertruck models made between Nov. 2023 and Nov. 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
Tesla issues recall for Model 3 and Model Y cars over battery defect that raises crash risk
The recall covers nearly 13,000 Tesla’s after the automaker identified claims and field reports tied to the battery issue.
Tesla under federal investigation over self-driving cars allegedly breaking traffic laws
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla following multiple reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated traffic laws.
Tesla unveils affordable versions of its Model 3 and Model Y cars
The popular electric vehicle models are more cost-friendly and here’s how much consumers can expect to pay.
Victims' families sue Tesla over deadly Piedmont Cybertruck crash, blaming defective door handles
The families of two young adults who died in a 2024 crash and fire are taking Tesla to court. The crash involved a Cybertruck in Piedmont in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Eve last year. The lawsuits allege the tricky design of the truck's door handles left the victims trapped inside.
Parents of woman killed in Cybertruck crash allege dangerous door design prevented her escape
The parents of a young Piedmont woman who died in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash last year filed an amended wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court, alleging a dangerous door design prevented her from escaping the vehicle.
Tesla says it will redesign doors after reports of children being trapped
Tesla said it will look into redesigning the way to open some of its car doors following a federal investigation into passengers, especially children, being trapped inside its vehicles. In Piedmont, a 19-year-old's family sued after she couldn't get out of a Cybertruck, which proved to be fatal.
Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
Decomposing body found in abandoned Tesla registered to singer D4vd
A decomposing body was found in a Tesla reportedly registered to singer D4vd several days after it was abandoned and taken to a Hollywood tow yard.
Tesla diner in Los Angeles faces controversy
The new Tesla Diner in Hollywood is drawing large crowds but faces some complaints from neighbors about parking, traffic, and noise.
Tesla not permitted to roll out robotaxi service in SF as reportedly planned
Tesla is reported to have had plans to rollout a robotaxi service in San Francisco as early as this weekend. But state officials say they are not permitted to do such a thing and haven't even applied for a permit.
Musk launches Tesla AI robotaxi in Austin with flat fees under $5
Elon Musk's Tesla enters the self-driving taxi game, an industry with big names like Waymo and Zoox in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
Trump reveals 'surprising' moment friendship with Musk began to unravel
President Donald Trump claims the SpaceX CEO got "strange" after a discussion about an electric vehicle mandate.
How the Trump-Musk fallout is crushing Tesla stock
Tesla shares suffered their worst two-day plunge since 2021 amid President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's very-public feud.
How some South African's see Elon Musk
Ruth Hall, professor at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa, gives insight on President Trump's meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. South African-born billionaire Elon Musk is expected to be present at the critical conversation amid tensions between the U.S. and South Africa. Professor Hall is also the acting director of the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies.
Cheaper Tesla Model Y launches in US: What to know
Tesla is launching a cheaper version of its best-selling Model Y SUV. The company hopes the U.S. launch will help recoup plunging profits.