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- Nov 8
New Tesla chairwoman's biggest challenge is controlling Musk
Australian telecommunications executive Robyn Denholm brings much-needed financial and auto industry expertise to her new role as Tesla's board chairwoman, but her biggest unknown is whether she can rein in a CEO with a proclivity for misbehavior
Nov 8
- Nov 8
Meet Elon Musk’s new boss at Tesla: Australian telecom exec Robyn Denholm
Elon Musk has a new boss.
Nov 8
- Nov 8
Tesla says Robyn Denholm of Telstra to be new board chair
Tesla says Robyn Denholm of Australia's Telstra will become its new board chair
Nov 8 - Oct 11
Elon Musk commits to SEC settlement despite mocking tweets
Elon Musk commits to settling fraud charges with the SEC, despite mocking agency in tweets.
Oct 11
- Sep 28
Tesla's Elon Musk tweets his way into fraud charges
The SEC sued Musk and wants him removed as CEO of Tesla.
Sep 28
- Sep 19
Tesla under investigation for alleged fraud
A tweet about taking Tesla private from CEO Elon Musk has triggered a Justice Department investigation into the carmaker.
Sep 19
- Sep 19
Tesla confirms federal probe over Musk tweets, sending shares lower
The company is reportedly at the center of a Securities and Exchange Commission probe as well.
Sep 19
- Sep 7
Tesla board needs 'come to Jesus' meeting with Elon Musk amid company turmoil: Expert
Tesla shares traded lower Friday morning after key executives abruptly left the company, and founder Elon Musk was seen smoking marijuana in video of an interview.
Sep 7
- Sep 6
Utah Tesla driver in firetruck crash sues carmaker
Heather Lommatzsch's accident was one of several recent crashes involving Tesla's Autopilot feature.
Sep 6
- Aug 25
Tesla will stay public despite Elon Musk's earlier tweet to the contrary
The company's eccentric owner had threatened to take it private.
Aug 25
- Aug 8
Elon Musk looks to take Tesla private
Plus, Palm Pilot smartphones are on the way and Apple introduces 'Friend Mix' on iTunes
Aug 8 - Aug 2
Tesla stock up despite $717 billion loss last quarter
Losses were less than analysts expected, so shares of the electric-car maker remained high.
Aug 2 - Jun 27
Tesla announces plans to build an all-electric pickup truck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted details about the truck, saying it will feature all-wheel drive, 360 cameras and the ability to auto parallel park.
Jun 27 - Jun 19
Actress Mary McCormack calls out Tesla after husband's car bursts into flames
One federal safety agency has dispatched an investigator and another said it's gathering information on a battery fire in Southern California.
Jun 19 - Jun 18
Video of Tesla bursting into flames raises new concerns
Actress Mary McCormack posted a video of her husband's car on fire in West Hollywood saying it went up in flames "out of the blue."
Jun 18 - Jun 18
'West Wing' actress calls out Tesla after husband's car bursts into flames
Mary McCormack said her husband's car hit nothing, but started shooting flames.
Jun 18 - Jun 11
Tesla's electric car crash under investigation
Authorities say they are investigating whether the technology failed or something else happened.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
A Tesla car crash near Salt Lake City, Utah, is under investigation
The company's top engineer is taking a leave of absence.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Federal investigation into deadly Tesla crash
The NTSB is investigating a high-speed crash in a Tesla model S that was consumed by a large fire and killed two high school students in Florida.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
NTSB investigating Tesla crash, fire that killed 2 teens
Barrett Riley and Edgar Monserratt were traveling near an area known as "dead man's curve" in Fort Lauderdale when their Tesla Model S hit a wall and burst into flames, authorities said.
Jun 11 - May 30
Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car
The crash adds to the fast-growing list of recent autopilot-involved accidents.
May 30 - May 30
Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car
The crash adds to the fast-growing list of recent autopilot-involved accidents.
May 30 - May 17
Tesla data show driver took her hands off wheel before Utah crash
The Tesla driver said she had been looking at her phone while using autopilot.
May 17 - May 15
Tesla Model S was in Autopilot mode during Utah crash, driver says
The Tesla driver said she had been looking at her phone while using autopilot.
May 15 - Apr 30
UK man barred from driving after misusing Tesla's Autopilot function
He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
Apr 30 - Apr 30
Man temporarily barred from driving after autopilot ride in his Tesla
Bhavesh Patel, 39, abandoned the seat of his Tesla S and turned on the autopilot feature, according to police.
Apr 30 - Apr 12
Wife of Tesla crash victim speaks out: 'I just want this tragedy not to happen again'
The family of Walter Huang says Tesla's autopilot function didn't work properly.
Apr 12 - Apr 3
NTSB 'unhappy' with Tesla over crash disclosures
The vehicle warned the driver several times to keep his hands on the wheel, Tesla said.
Apr 3 - Apr 2
Authorities investigate deadly Tesla autopilot crash
Walter Huang crashed his Tesla into a barrier while in autopilot mode, but the car company said the vehicle sent him warnings to put his hands on the wheel "earlier in the drive."
Apr 2 - Apr 1
Tesla says vehicle in deadly crash was on Autopilot
The vehicle in a fatal crash last week in California was operating on Autopilot, making it the latest accident to involve a semi-autonomous vehicle.
Apr 1 - Apr 1
Deadly crash with Tesla vehicle on auto pilot
The company maintains the Model X vehicle sent the driver several warnings to put his hands on the wheel; the driver's family noted that the vehicle had swiveled 7 to 10 times prior to the accident.
Apr 1 - Jan 17
Reporter’s Notebook: Test-driving Tesla's new mass-market Model 3
Our own Becky Worley tests Tesla's new mass-market Model 3
Jan 17 - Jan 15
Test-driving Tesla Model 3 as waitlist and anticipation build
Elon Musk announced the Model 3 Tesla will be more affordable at $35,000 and has features like auto pilot that help drive the car more comfortably and more than 500,000 people have paid a $1,000 deposit to reserve theirs.
Jan 15 - Nov 17
Tesla unveils its electric semi truck
Automaker Tesla unveiled its new electric semi truck Thursday night near at an event held in a hangar at its design center in Southern California.
Nov 17 - Sep 14
Tesla to reveal new tractor-trailer
Tesla is set to announce a battery-powered tractor-trailer rig.
Sep 14 - Sep 12
Tesla's semiautonomous system contributed to fatal crash: Feds
Tesla released updates to its software after the crash.
Sep 12 - Jul 5
Tesla announces low-cost car rollout ahead of schedule
The "GMA" team of insiders analyzes some of the biggest stories trending this morning.
Jul 5 - Apr 14
All eyes on Tesla as it faces its biggest hurdle yet
Investors are bullish on the company, but can Tesla deliver on its promise?
Apr 14 - Mar 16
Financing the Tesla Model 3
The electric automaker says it plans to start producing its newest car this summer.
Mar 16 - Mar 3
5th grader who gave marketing advice to Tesla is 'really, really excited' they're using her idea
Bria Loveday of Michigan told "GMA" about her shocked reaction to the news Tesla is using her marketing idea.
Mar 3 - Jan 4
Tesla Autopilot Appears to Predict Accident in New Video
The beeping in the video is the forward collision warning, Tesla said.
Jan 4 - Dec 29
New Tesla Autopilot May Be Able to Predict Accidents
Dashcam video appears to predict an accident just before it happens in the Netherlands.
Dec 29 - Aug 24
Tesla Announces 'World's Fastest Production Car' With Longer Range
The car can go from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds, CEO Elon Musk said today.
Aug 24 - Jul 21
Elon Musk's 'Master Plan' for Tesla Focuses on Autonomous Driving, Ride Sharing
The company faced intense scrutiny following two crashes involving autopilot.
Jul 21 - Jul 14
Tesla Rebuffs Consumer Reports' Critique of AutoPilot Features in Wake of Accidents
Tesla Motors has rejected calls to disable its automated driving systems.
Jul 14 - Jul 13
Tesla's Future May Include Launching Uber-Like Service, Market Guru Says
Speculation from one researcher is gaining traction.
Jul 13 - Jul 12
Driver Whose Tesla Crashed on Autopilot Issued Careless Driving Citation
According to the automaker, his hands were not on the wheel.
Jul 12 - Jul 4
Driver in Fatal Tesla Crash Shared Autopilot Videos on YouTube
Joshua Brown had previously posted a video to YouTube called "Autopilot Saves Model S."
Jul 4 - Jun 22
Why Elon Musk Wants to Take SolarCity Under Tesla's Wing
Elon Musk's Tesla makes a bid for SolarCity, company started by billionaire's cousin.
Jun 22 - May 5