Elon Musk takes witness stand to defend Tesla buyout tweets
Elon Musk was summoned to court Friday to defend a 2018 tweet claiming he had lined up the financing to take Tesla private in a deal that never came close to happening.
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 to spend more than $700M on 5 expansion projects
The new space is expected to allow for the production of Tesla's new Cybertruck. The extra space could include the all-electric big rig, battery storage units and possibly even the robots Elon Musk is developing.
Tesla of the sea? CES showcases electric hydrofoil boats
Flying cars and self-driving vehicles always get attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, but this year electric recreational boats are making bigger waves.
Musk says he can’t get fair trial in California, wants Texas
If a move isn’t possible, Elon Musk’s lawyers want the trial postponed until negative publicity regarding Musk’s purchase of Twitter has died down.
Tesla fined $2.2M for exaggerating driving range of its vehicles: report
South Korea fine comes as Tesla stock continues to plunge
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.
Elon Musk becomes first person to lose $200 billion: report
Elon Musk previously held the title of the world's richest person.
Tesla offers rare year-end discounts on 2 top-selling models
Tesla started offering a $3,750 incentive on its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV on its website earlier this month, but on Wednesday doubled the discount to $7,500 for those who take delivery between now and Dec. 31.
Tesla delivers its first electric Semi trucks promising 500 miles of range
Tesla has started production of its electric Semi, which has a range of up to 500 miles per charge and the ability to recharge to 70% in a half-hour.
Elon Musk GOAT statue delivered to Tesla's Austin headquarters
The large statue was delivered Saturday to Tesla's Austin headquarters in an event dubbed “Goatsgiving" by the creators of the cryptocurrency Elon GOAT.
Tesla recalls 300,000 vehicles over taillight software glitch
The glitch can make taillights go off intermittently, increasing the risk of a collision.
GM's newest business? Repairing Teslas
General Motors President Mark Reuss says the company's dealers are working on its rival's models.
Tesla Q3 report reveals company more than doubled profit from a year ago
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.
Tesla's Elon Musk unveils humanoid robot Optimus prototype with expected $20K price tag
Musk said the robot can do more, but he "didn't want it to fall on its face."
Elon Musk's floating Cybertruck tweet torpedoed by government agencies
Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday that the upcoming Cybertruck will have the ability to float, adding to its utility.
Elon Musk claims Cybertruck can float ahead of Tesla AI day
The Tesla Cybertruck is almost ready to set sail … apparently.