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.
Ford electric vehicle owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network
There are about 54,000 public vehicle charging stations in the U.S., but many charge much more slowly than Tesla stations.
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.
Feds suspect Tesla that hit fire truck in deadly I-680 crash was on autopilot
A Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger.
Tesla recalls 3,470 Model Y vehicles produced in past year after discovery of loose bolts
Tesla announced it is recalling thousands of Model Y vehicles in the U.S. after learning bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may be loose.
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.
Del Valle ISD students visit Tesla, Infineon for Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day
Groups of Del Valle ISD middle school girls visited Tesla's Gigafactory Texas and Infineon this week for Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day.
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.
Firefighters warn a Tesla fire is 'one of our worst nightmares'
Electric vehicle fires in US take hours and thousands of gallons of water to extinguish.
Elon Musk cleared of wrongdoing in trial over 2018 Tesla tweet
Elon Musk has been cleared of any wrongdoing on claims he defrauded Tesla investors.
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.