Tesla News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Takes Initial Steps to Boost Self-Driving Vehicles

The Trump administration announced its first policy moves to remove what it sees as regulatory barriers facing autonomous vehicles.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Profit Falls 71%, Revenue Drops 9% in Q1

Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profit.

April 23, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Sales Drop to Lowest Since 2022 Amid Musk Backlash

Tesla’s vehicle sales fell 13% last quarter to an almost three-year low, as the carmaker made over its most important model and dealt with international backlash against Elon Musk.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: The Split Personalities of Musk and Tesla

The publicly espoused viewpoints of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his own company regarding electric vehicles appear to be at odds.

March 31, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Lyft’s Driverless Rides Could Arrive as Soon as Summer

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks After Steel Trim Pieces Come Loose

Tesla recalled all the Cybertrucks it produced and sold in the first 15 months it has been on the U.S. market over pieces of steel trim that can separate from the vehicle.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Approved to Offer Passenger Rides in California

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

How BYD’s Five-Minute EV Charging Stacks Up Against Rivals

BYD can now add "charging as fast as refueling" to its marketing slogans, potentially helping it capture more market share from legacy automakers and direct rivals like Tesla.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Luminar Stock Jumps as Viral Video Backs Its Tech Over Tesla

In the video, which has drawn more than 11 million views since it was published to YouTube on March 15, Mark Rober runs six tests assessing Luminar's lidar technology against Tesla’s system.

March 17, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Warns It Faces Retaliation, Costs From Trump Trade War

Tesla is signaling concern over potential retaliatory moves by other countries as a trade war escalates in the wake of President Donald Trump’s moves to impose tariffs on a range of imports.

March 13, 2025