Tesla: News

Tesla is an American electric automobile manufacturer headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Named after the famous scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla, the company was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. Elon Musk, who had invested major funds at the beginning, took over as the CEO in 2008. In 2009, Tesla began the production of its first car, the Roadster, which was followed by the Model S (sedan), Model X (SUV), Model 3 (sedan), and Model Y (crossover). Apart from the EVs, the company also manufactures battery energy storage, solar panels, as well as solar roof tiles.

17 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

'It's weird': Elon Musk's daughter learns about 13th half-sibling online

Vivian Wilson, the estranged daughter of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, recently learned about her possible 13th half-sibling via social media.

16 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk yet to disclose finances, potential conflicts of interest

Elon Musk, recently appointed by President Donald Trump to spearhead a cost-cutting initiative, has yet to publicly file an ethics form revealing his finances and potential conflicts of interest.

15 Feb 2025

Meta

After Musk's Tesla, Meta to develop AI-driven humanoid robots

Meta is planning to create a new division in its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots to help with physical tasks, as per an internal company memo obtained by Reuters.

14 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Trump administration cancels $400M armored Tesla purchase plan: Here's why

The Donald Trump administration has scrapped plans to award a $400 million contract for armored Tesla vehicles, according to a public State Department document.

13 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Google-backed robotics start-up raises $350M to rival Tesla's Optimus

Apptronik, a leading start-up in the humanoid robot industry, has successfully raised $350 million in a Series A funding round.

13 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Trump government's $400M deal for armored Teslas—Which model is expected?

The US State Department is eyeing a major investment in Tesla, Elon Musk's famous electric vehicle (EV) company.

12 Feb 2025

Renault

Future Renault cars might have steering yokes instead of wheels

French automotive giant Renault is looking at the possibility of adding steering yokes into its future cars. The company's one-of-a-kind Filante streamliner is being used as a testbed for the same.

12 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Musk clarifies claim on US sending $50M condoms to Gaza 

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has clarified his earlier claim that the United States was sending $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza.

12 Feb 2025

China

Crash victim in China forced to pay $23,000 to Tesla  

Tesla sued a Chinese woman named Zhang Yazhou for defamation and won $23,000 in damages.

11 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Could Musk's ties to Trump end investigations into Tesla?

Elon Musk's close ties with US President Donald Trump could mean the end of several ongoing federal investigations into Tesla.

11 Feb 2025

BYD

BYD outperforms Tesla on stock market after 'God's Eye' launch

Chinese automaker BYD, aka Build Your Dreams, has outperformed Tesla on the stock market this year.

10 Feb 2025

Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck crashes into pole while on Full Self-Driving mode

A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Florida, US, recently crashed the vehicle while using its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.

08 Feb 2025

Electric Vehicles

Donald Trump administration halts $5B EV charging infrastructure program

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended a $5 billion electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure program, from which Tesla had previously received at least $31 million.

06 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Want to work on Optimus robot? Tesla is now hiring

Elon Musk's Tesla is ramping up its hiring efforts for mass production of its Optimus humanoid robot, aka the Tesla Bot.

05 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Musk to meet Modi in US, discuss Tesla's India entry

Tesla CEO and Trump administration advisor Elon Musk will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the US next week, CNBC-TV18 has reported.

Hundreds of US government websites are shutting down; know why 

More than 350 American government websites, including that of humanitarian agency USAID, were reported offline on Monday.

03 Feb 2025

Canada

Tariff wars: Is India next on Donald Trump's list

United States President Donald Trump has started a tariff war, placing heavy duties on Canada, China, and Mexico.

30 Jan 2025

Auto

Tesla to soon launch affordable EVs to shore up sales

After witnessing its first annual sales decline since going mainstream, Tesla is poised to launch a range of "more affordable models" in 2025.

30 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla robotaxis—'with no one in them'—to hit roads this June

Tesla is poised to change the game in the autonomous vehicle industry with an "unsupervised" robotaxi service.

30 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla's profits shrink following first annual sales decline 

Tesla reported a 3% rise in its fourth-quarter adjusted profits, even as it missed Wall Street predictions.

29 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla EVs now drive themselves from factory to loading dock

Leading electric vehicle maker Tesla has come a long way in its quest for full self-driving (FSD) technology.

27 Jan 2025

Electric Vehicles

Tesla sues EU over tariffs on EVs made in China

Tesla has joined a group of automakers, including BYD, SAIC, and Geely, in a legal battle against the European Union (EU).

24 Jan 2025

Tesla Model Y

Tesla's 2025 Model Y launches in US: Check price, features

Tesla has introduced its latest Model Y in the US market, following its debut in the Chinese market earlier this month.

21 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Meet 'Musk Watch': A news site dedicated to Elon Musk

Renowned investigative journalist and lawyer Judd Legum is launching a news site that will solely cover Elon Musk.

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk's high-energy speech at Trump inauguration goes viral

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gave a spirited speech at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, after President Donald Trump's inauguration.

19 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Musk plans to turn DC hotel into his own Mar-A-Lago

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is said to be planning to buy the Line Hotel in Washington, D.C., and turn it into a "private social club," the Washington Examiner reported.

13 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

'Evil guy': Trump's ex-aide Steve Bannon vows to oust Musk 

Steve Bannon, former adviser to United States President-elect Donald Trump, has launched a scathing attack on Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

13 Jan 2025

Amazon

Trump as Buddha: Chinese artist's statue back in demand

A porcelain statue of United States President-elect Donald Trump, designed by Chinese artist Hong Jinshi, has been making waves. The statue shows Trump in a Buddha-like pose—cross-legged with eyes half-closed.

11 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

X inks $1B AI server deal with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has bagged a deal worth more than $1 billion to provide artificial intelligence (AI)-optimized servers to Elon Musk's social media platform, X.

Why Tesla has recalled over 200,000 vehicles in the US

US automaker Tesla has recalled over 200,000 electric vehicles in the country over an issue related to its latest computer hardware.

10 Jan 2025

Tesla Model Y

Tesla unveils refreshed Model Y, boasting new features and technology 

Tesla has officially unveiled the refreshed version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, in China.

09 Jan 2025

Auto

Tesla could earn $1B thanks to new EU emissions rules

Tesla is poised to reap significant financial benefits from its participation in a new emissions pooling initiative, potentially earning over $1 billion in 2025.

08 Jan 2025

BMW

BMW's new OS turns entire windshield into 3D heads-up display

BMW has unveiled its latest iDrive operating system at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

07 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

US blacklists Tencent, China's most-valuable internet company: Here's why

The Pentagon has flagged Tencent, a top Chinese social media and gaming giant, as a 'Chinese military company.' The move comes as a new chapter in the US-China tensions.

07 Jan 2025

California

Sony and Honda's first electric car—Afeela—launched at $90,000: Check features

Sony and Honda have officially launched their joint venture electric vehicle (EV), the Afeela in the US.

03 Jan 2025

Norway

90% of new car sales in this country were electric

Norway has seen a remarkable rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales, with almost 89% of all new cars sold in 2024 being fully electric.

02 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla sales decline year-over-year for first time in a decade

Tesla, the top electric vehicle (EV) maker in the US, has witnessed a year-on-year drop in its production and delivery numbers for 2024.

02 Jan 2025

Tesla Cybertruck

Musk reveals reason behind Cybertruck's killer explosion outside Trump hotel

A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning has left one dead and several injured.

30 Dec 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA to launch compact computers for humanoid robots in 2025

NVIDIA, the leading name in the chipmaking industry, is poised to make major strides in the robotics sector in the first half of 2025.

28 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

'MAGA civil war' in Trump camp over immigration policy

A major rift has developed among supporters of United States President-elect Donald Trump over immigration policy.