Tesla owners sue, claiming software update killed EV battery life
Some Tesla owners have reportedly paid third parties as much as $750 to reverse battery-related software updates, the lawsuit claims.
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 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 recalls nearly 363,000 vehicles over 'Full Self-Driving' system issues
U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it misbehaves around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits.
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.
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.
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.”
Ford cuts price on Mustang Mach-E after Tesla trims prices
Ford is lowering the price of its electric SUV up to $6,000. The company says in a statement Monday that the price cuts are part of Ford’s plan to keep the SUV competitive in a fast-changing market.
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.
Tesla spontaneously combusts on Sacramento freeway
A Tesla spontaneously combusted earlier Saturday in Sacramento while being driven on a freeway, authorities reported.
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.
Tesla fined $2.2M for exaggerating driving range of its vehicles: report
South Korea fine comes as Tesla stock continues to plunge
Tesla driver intentionally drove over cliff with family in car, investigators say
A 41-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and child abuse after investigators found he intentionally drove his Tesla over a cliff near Devil's Slide with his wife and two children inside.
Tesla on autopilot leads police on chase before driver finally wakes up
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.