Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y
Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively -- just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla's current offerings.
Back to Top / Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 15011 / 9 stories in 4 months
Tesla has its best sales quarter ever as EV tax credit expires
Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - The tax credit's expiration on September 30 motivated buyers to take advantage of the $7,500 incentive, giving Tesla a shot to return to sales growth in 2025.
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Tesla exec says the company will redesign door handles that reportedly pose safety risks
engadget - Yesterday, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Tesla following a report by Bloomberg that its electric door handles could stop working when a vehicle's low-voltage battery fails. That created a safety hazard …
Back to Top / Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:20 pm / permalink 14663 / 3 stories in 5 months
Tesla under investigation for door handles that trap people inside
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - Tesla is under investigation for faulty electronic door handles that can trap people inside their vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the probe, saying it was responding to numerous complaints filed by Tesla owner…
Back to Top / Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:23 pm / permalink 14600 / 4 stories in 5 months
Tesla Shares Rise on Elon Musk’s $1 Billion Stock Purchase
Gareth Vipers / wsj - The move signals Musk’s commitment to the electric-vehicle maker as its board prepares what could be a $1 trillion pay package.
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Tesla Board Proposes Musk Pay Package Worth as Much as $1 Trillion Over Decade
Gareth Vipers / wsj - The arrangements could see the CEO awarded various installments of shares dependent on Tesla hitting a series of milestones.
Back to Top / Friday, September 5, 2025, 6:20 am / permalink 13873 / 11 stories in 6 months
Tesla unveils controversial new Master Plan document
Tesla has published its latest Master Plan outlining its future strategic directions, but critics are not holding back. Commentators have dismissed the document as incoherent and even compared it to AI-generated drivel, sparking a flurry of sarcastic remarks about the automaker’s visionary ambitions.
Back to Top / Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 13575 / 5 stories in 6 months
Tesla asks for $243 million verdict to be tossed in fatal Autopilot crash suit
cnbc - The Tesla collision in Key Largo, Florida, killed 22-year-old Naibel Benavides and severely injured her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo.
Back to Top / Friday, August 29, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 13399 / 4 stories in 6 months
Feds investigate Tesla over inaccurate autopilot and FSD crash reports
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just announced an investigation into Tesla regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems, according to a report by Electrek. The road safety regulator says the probe involves inconsi…
Back to Top / Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink 12811 / 4 stories in 6 months
Tesla will sell you back the turn signal stalk it removed from the Model 3
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - For a company that likes to fire a bunch of people, only to later regret the decision and try to hire those same people back, this latest news shouldn’t come as much of a surprise: Tesla is selling a retrofit turn signal stalk to replace the one it remove…
Back to Top / Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 12613 / 2 stories in 6 months
Tesla Is Making a Move in New York City That Regulators Absolutely Hate
Riley Gutiérrez McDermid / gizmodo - Tesla is recruiting self-driving test drivers in New York City without the permits required for autonomous vehicle testing, reigniting the battle between Elon Musk’s robotaxi vision and regulators’ safety concerns.
Back to Top / Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 12238 / 3 stories in 6 months
Musk Moves to Bring Tesla Power to U.K. As Car Sales Stumble
Riley Gutiérrez McDermid / gizmodo - With its car business in a nosedive, the company is making a dramatic pivot to become the UK's next big power company. The UK's energy sector generates over $200 billion a year and a slice of that could be exactly what Musk is looking to use to shore up T…
Back to Top / Monday, August 11, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 12046 / 2 stories in 6 months
Tesla winds down in-house Dojo supercomputer project
Tesla is recalibrating its AI ambitions by axing its bespoke Dojo supercomputer project. The company is quietly dismantling its custom wafer-level processor team and shifting reliance toward established chip giants like Nvidia and AMD—showing that even Elon’s grand plans sometimes take an unexpected detour.
Back to Top / Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 11912 / 10 stories in 6 months
Tesla Disbands Dojo Supercomputer Team Amid Leader Departure
Tesla has unexpectedly disbanded its Dojo supercomputer team following the departure of its head, significantly impacting the company's targeted AI ambitions. This restructuring reflects internal challenges and strategic realignments as Tesla reconsiders its AI-focused projects, leaving industry watchers amused and slightly bewildered at yet another twist in its innovation saga.
Back to Top / Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:20 pm / permalink 11890 / 3 stories in 6 months
The Air Force Wants to Use Cybertrucks for Target Practice
Lucas Ropek / gizmodo - The government thinks Musk's oversized heaps could soon be used by America's "enemies."
Back to Top / Thursday, August 7, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 11859 / 5 stories in 6 months
Tesla and Elon Musk Sued by Shareholders Who Say Robotaxis Violate Traffic Laws
Matt Novak / gizmodo - The Tesla Robotaxi still has a human babysitter.
Back to Top / Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 11664 / 3 stories in 7 months
Tesla board awards $29bn of shares to Elon Musk - Financial Times
google - Tesla board awards $29bn of shares to Elon Musk Financial Times
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Tesla held liable in fatal Autopilot crash trial
A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla is partially responsible for a fatal Autopilot incident, prompting conflicting damage figures of $329 million in one account and $200 million in another. The verdict intensifies scrutiny over driver assistance technologies, leaving industry watchers both bemused and slightly shell-shocked.
Back to Top / Friday, August 1, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 11457 / 21 stories in 7 months
Tesla launches ride-hailing service in San Francisco with safety drivers
Tesla has rolled out its highly anticipated ride-hailing service in San Francisco, though the “robotaxi” still requires a human at the wheel. Critics note that the launch underscores the company’s continuing struggle to deliver true driverless technology while navigating regulatory and public safety expectations.
Back to Top / Thursday, July 31, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 11382 / 3 stories in 7 months
Judge Accuses Elon Musk and Sam Altman of ‘Gamesmanship’ in Court
Bruce Gil / gizmodo - The federal judge said both sides “repeatedly over-litigated the case.”
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink 11246 / 2 stories in 7 months