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Grieving widow sues Tesla over defective car model
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Tesla struggles in Europe as cheaper Chinese EVs gain ground

Tesla’s new car sales in Europe declined for the fifth consecutive month in May, as more consumers opted for lower-cost Chinese electric vehicles, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. The report, released Wednesday, showed Tesla delivered 13,863 vehicles across the EU, the UK, and the European Free Trade Association—marking a 27.9% drop […]

Tesla sets up shop in Morocco for African expansion
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Tesla’s robotaxi trial faces new regulatory hurdle

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a new law requiring permits for operating self-driving vehicles, just ahead of Tesla’s planned robotaxi trial in Austin on Sunday. Although the law doesn’t take effect until September 1, its approval signals bipartisan concern about the rapid rollout of autonomous technology, according to Reuters. Tesla and Governor Abbott’s office […]

Tesla sets up shop in Morocco for African expansion
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Tesla sets up shop in Morocco for African expansion

After months of high-profile political engagement in the U.S., Tesla CEO Elon Musk is shifting gears, refocusing attention on his business ventures. In a strategic move signaling renewed corporate priorities, Tesla has opened its first office in Africa, setting up operations in Casablanca, Morocco, with an initial investment of $2.75 million. This marks Tesla’s first […]

Tesla’s profits crash as sales slump, trade tensions loom
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Tesla’s profits crash as sales slump, trade tensions loom

Tesla is facing one of its most financially precarious moments in years, as sluggish sales and mounting global trade tensions cast a shadow over the electric vehicle giant’s once-dominant market position. According to quarterly financial results released Tuesday, the company reported $409 million in net income on $19.3 billion in revenue. Despite delivering nearly 337,000 […]

Grieving widow sues Tesla over defective car model
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Tesla delays US launch of affordable, lower-cost model – Report 

Tesla’s plans for an affordable electric vehicle—a stripped-down version of its best-selling Model Y SUV—have encountered delays, according to Reuters. Originally slated for production in the first half of 2025, the launch has now been postponed to the third quarter of 2025 or early 2026, according to sources familiar with the matter. Tesla has pledged […]

Tesla whistleblower wins legal fight against Elon Musk
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Tesla whistleblower wins legal fight against Elon Musk

A former Tesla engineer has won a major legal victory in her years-long battle against the electric carmaker and its CEO, Elon Musk. Cristina Balan, who was fired by Tesla in 2014 after raising concerns about vehicle safety, has successfully overturned a lower court decision that had blocked her defamation lawsuit from moving forward. The […]

Tesla awaits approval to launch smart driving feature in China
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Tesla awaits approval to launch smart driving feature in China

Tesla announced on Monday that it will roll out its Full Self-Driving assistance feature in China once regulatory approvals are complete. The update comes after complaints that a limited-time free trial of the service had been temporarily paused. “All parties are actively advancing the relevant process, and we will push it to you as soon […]

Tesla recalls nearly all cybertrucks over safety concern
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Tesla recalls nearly all cybertrucks over safety concern

Tesla has announced a recall of 46,096 Cybertruck vehicles in the United States to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving. The recall affects nearly all Cybertrucks produced up to February and adds to a series of call-backs for the electric pickup truck since its launch last year. Although Tesla does not disclose […]

Tesla partners Baidu to enhance self-driving system
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Tesla partners Baidu to enhance self-driving system

Tesla is collaborating with Chinese technology giant Baidu to improve the performance of its advanced driving assistance system in China. The move follows criticism from customers regarding a recent software update. Baidu has dispatched engineers from its mapping division to Tesla’s Beijing office. Their objective is to integrate Baidu’s navigation data, including lane markings and […]

Grieving widow sues Tesla over defective car model
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Customers disappointed as Tesla updates autopilot software in China

Tesla’s latest Autopilot update in China added a city navigation feature on Tuesday, but many owners were disappointed, saying it fell short of Elon Musk’s promises. Tesla announced in its app that the update includes automatic lane changes based on speed and route, traffic light detection for turns at intersections, and an in-car camera to […]

Trump hotel bomber used ChatGPT to plan Cybertruck explosion
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Trump hotel bomber used ChatGPT to plan Cybertruck explosion

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has revealed that the suspect involved in the deadly explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel on January 1, 2025, utilized the AI chatbot ChatGPT to plan the attack. The explosion, which occurred at the hotel’s entrance, resulted in one fatality and left seven others injured. […]