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August 5, 2022, 8:59 PM
US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists
Two Teslas collided with motorcycles on freeways in the darkness last month.
August 5, 2022, 8:59 PM
July 20, 2022, 6:48 PM
Jury: Tesla just 1% to blame for teen driver's fiery crash
A jury in Florida has found Tesla just 1% negligent for disabling a speed limiter on an electric car involved in a fiery crash that killed two teens
July 20, 2022, 6:48 PM
1 month ago
Tesla aims to help distracted drivers keep their focus
Tesla's software update allows its vehicles to scan for potholes and adjust the suspension to avoid damage.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Tesla vehicle sparks fire weeks after crash
Firefighters in California say a Tesla vehicle sparked a fire at a junkyard three weeks after sustaining major damage in an accident.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Former employees file lawsuit against Tesla for allegedly violating federal law
Two employees are claiming the company laid them off without giving required advance notice.
2 months ago
2 months ago
US report: Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles
Automakers have reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas
2 months ago
2 months ago
US has over 750 complaints of Teslas braking for no reason
More than 750 Tesla owners have complained to U.S. safety regulators that cars operating on the company's partially automated driving systems have suddenly stopped on roadways for no apparent reason
2 months ago
2 months ago
Elon Musk orders Tesla employees to return to full-time in-person work
The Tesla CEO reportedly sent an email to company executives that said, “remote work is no longer acceptable," in a policy that was made public in reports.
2 months ago
3 months ago
'Elon Musk Crash Course' director discusses Tesla's autopilot
ABC News' Phil Lipof speaks with New York Times technology correspondent and director of the documentary "Elon Musk's Crash Course" about the ongoing safety saga of Musk's self-driving Tesla.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Musk, Tesla and Twitter fan
A federal judge has dismissed a securities fraud and defamation lawsuit filed by a Tesla investor against CEO Elon Musk, the company and a Musk supporter
3 months ago
3 months ago
Driver must stand trial for deadly Tesla crash in California
A judge says a driver who used a Tesla on autopilot must stand trial for a crash near Los Angeles that killed two people
3 months ago
3 months ago
Federal agency sends team to probe Tesla crash that killed 3
The U.S. government’s road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system
3 months ago
3 months ago
China regulator says 14,684 Teslas recalled for crash risk
China's market regulator says Tesla has recalled 14,684 Model 3s.
3 months ago
4 months ago
New developments in Elon Musk’s possible Twitter takeover
The New York Times reports that Twitter’s board negotiated with Musk on buying the company late into the night. The platform may decide by Thursday when they report on earnings.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Elon Musk in legal battle against Tesla shareholders
The shareholders are suing Musk for alleged securities fraud.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Tesla stockholders ask judge to silence Musk in fraud case
A group of Tesla shareholders suing CEO Elon Musk over some 2018 tweets about taking the company private is asking a federal judge to order Musk to stop commenting on the case
4 months ago
4 months ago
Tesla issues 2nd recall for obstructing pedestrian warning
Tesla is recalling nearly nearly 595,000 vehicles in the U.S., most for a second time, because a “Boombox” function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians
4 months ago
4 months ago
Musk says Tesla will build vehicle designed to be a robotaxi
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company will build an electric vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi
4 months ago
4 months ago
Tesla holds the biggest by-invitation-only party in Texas
An invitation-only party in Austin called the “Cyber Rodeo at Giga Texas” at Tesla’s new billion-dollar-plus “Gigafactory” was the biggest secret and the toughest ticket in town
4 months ago
4 months ago
Tesla sells 310,000 vehicles in 1Q, despite logistics issues
However the company's sales were slightly below expectations.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Tesla seeks 2nd stock split in less than 2 years
Shares of Tesla are up sharply after the electric car maker announced its second stock split in less than two years
4 months ago
5 months ago
Tesla opens 'Gigafactory' near Berlin, its 1st in Europe
Electric car manufacturer Tesla opened its first European factory on the outskirts of Berlin in an effort to challenge German automakers on their home turf
5 months ago
5 months ago
Police search for driver of Tesla seen going airborne in viral video
LAPD are using viral videos as part of their criminal investigation as they search for the driver behind a Sunday joyride that left behind a trail of destruction.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Musk invites auto union to hold organizing vote at factory
Elon Musk is inviting the United Auto Workers union to hold an organizing vote at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California
5 months ago
6 months ago
Elon Musk gives about $5.7 billion in Tesla stock to charity
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says in a regulatory filing that he donated about 5 million shares of company stock worth roughly $5.7 billion to an unidentified charity in November
6 months ago
6 months ago
California accuses Tesla of alleged discrimination at plant
California has sued Tesla Inc. over allegations of discrimination.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Tesla recalls more vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny
Tesla is recalling nearly 579,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a “Boombox” function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians
6 months ago
6 months ago
Tesla recalls more vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny
Tesla is recalling nearly 579,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a “Boombox” function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians
6 months ago
6 months ago
Dashcam video of Tesla Autopilot crash
Police say a Tesla on Autopilot smashed into a sheriff deputy’s patrol car, which slammed into a state trooper vehicle. Investigators say the Tesla’s driver was watching a movie.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Major Tesla recall
A recent software update is causing some Tesla vehicles to slow roll through stop signs.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Tesla recall: 'Full Self-Driving' software runs stop signs
Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 vehicles.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Tesla posts record profit, won't produce new models in 2022
Tesla Inc. has posted record fourth-quarter and full-year earnings as deliveries of its electric vehicles soared despite a global shortage of computer chips
6 months ago
7 months ago
Tesla files countersuit against JPMorgan, accuses bank of 'illegitimate machinations'
The automaker is seeking to dismiss JPMorgan’s earlier lawsuit.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Tesla inks deal to get key battery component outside China
Car giant has turned to Mozambique for key components of its electric batteries.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Activists urge Tesla to close new Xinjiang showroom
American-based activists are appealing to Tesla Inc. to close a new showroom.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Tesla says it delivered record 936K vehicles in 2021, up 87%
Tesla says it delivered a record 936,000 vehicles last year, up 87% from 2020.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Tesla announces safety recall
A defective latch on the Model S sedan may cause the front trunk to open while the car is moving.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Tesla Model 3 recall over rear camera connection
Electric car maker Tesla is recalling certain Model 3s because a coaxial cable for its backup camera can become worn and fail to transmit to the driver’s main console
7 months ago
8 months ago
Gaming change for Tesla
The company is set to push out a software update to block games while cars are moving.
8 months ago
8 months ago
NHTSA opens investigation over Tesla's touch-screen gaming feature
The gameplay function "may distract the driver and increase the risk of a crash," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
8 months ago
8 months ago
NHTSA probing Tesla after reports that drivers can play video games in motion
U.S. traffic safety regulators have launched a formal probe into certain Tesla vehicles after reports emerged that drivers can play video games.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Drivers playing video games? US is looking into Tesla case
Tesla drivers can play a video game on their car’s dashboard while it's moving.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Musk sells more shares than he needs to pay current tax bill
Musk also conceded his wealth is tied up in stock.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Musk sells more Tesla shares and stock falls further
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold another chunk of his stock after pledging on Twitter to liquidate 10% of his holdings in the electric car maker
9 months ago
9 months ago
Tesla falls on Musk tweet saying Hertz deal not signed yet
Musk tweeted that a deal to sell 100,000 cars to Hertz had not been signed.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Tesla software recall may head off fight with US regulators
Tesla has issued a recall that automatically sent a software update fixing a safety problem in its electric vehicles
9 months ago
9 months ago
Tesla surpasses $1 trillion valuation
The electric automaker hit the trillion-dollar market cap after announcing a deal with Hertz to supply the rental car company with 100,000 Tesla Model 3s by the end of next year.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Customers can soon rent a Tesla at Hertz after company orders 100,000 electric vehicles
Tesla's stock soared to new heights on news of the massive order.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Tesla is now worth over $1 trillion
The electric car company reached the milestone after landing its biggest-ever order from Hertz.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Hertz to buy 100,000 Tesla electric vehicles
Tesla stock hit a record high after Hertz announced a deal to buy 100,000 of its electrical vehicles for rental at airports across the world.
9 months ago