'We have reached peak Bay Area:' Tesla licence plate reads DNTBIP

A post on Reddit is sure to hit home with many Bay Area residents whose cars have been broken into or who fear that their windows will be broken when they return to their vehicles.

Tesla rams into SUV, California owner says it was 'unintended acceleration'

A Tesla rammed into the back of a Hyundai in Menlo Park earlier this month, and its owner swears he didn't hit the gas or do anything wrong. The driver says it was a case of "unintended acceleration."

Tesla spontaneously ignites; Sacramento firefighters call out Elon Musk

A Tesla spontaneously burst into flames in a high-end auto yard, prompting Sacramento firefighters to grab Elon Musk's attention. 

Tesla sued in federal court for allegedly misrepresenting range of its electric vehicles

A lawsuit seeking class-action status on behalf of three owners of Tesla vehicles in California was filed this week, alleging that the company grossly undervalued how far the cars could travel on a single battery charge.     

Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's

Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.

Video: Tesla Cybertruck spotted on California roadway

Video recorded this week shows the Cybertruck take off from a stoplight and go around the corner.

Tesla recalls nearly 16,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles due to seat belt issue

Tesla is recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because some front-row seat belts may not have been reconnected properly following a repair.

Vallejo MMA artist detains suspected arsonist with stolen Tesla: Reports

An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.

Doctor accused of driving family off Devil's slide cliff asks for mental health program to avoid prison

The Southern California doctor who allegedly tried to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County, is requesting a mental health diversion to avoid prison time, authorities said.

Tesla autopilot probe: Company providing more info to US regulators

U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.

Tesla is hiring test-drivers in these 14 US cities

The pay ranges from $17-$46 an hour, according to Tesla, and the gigs come with benefits and the potential for overtime pay.

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.

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.

US ends probe into Tesla allowing video games while vehicles are moving

U.S. highway safety regulators have closed an investigation into Tesla allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while vehicles are moving.

Doctor accused of trying to kill family blames tires for Devil's Slide crash

The Southern California doctor accused of trying to kill his family in January by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County blamed the crash on tire problems, court documents revealed.

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.