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Tokyo offers the world’s cheapest Tesla Model Y at less than $23,000
Tesla's Model Y is now available in Tokyo for under $23,000, making it the cheapest globally, thanks to a weak yen and generous government subsidies. This aims to boost Tesla's presence in Japan's domestic-brand dominated car market.
I spent an hour in Tesla's Cybercab, a self-driving car with no steering wheel or pedals. The experience was mostly nerve-wracking and reassuringly boring, with issues like long wait times and butterfly doors.
Tesla's new Cybercab, designed without manual controls, has accidentally revealed a virtual joystick interface to some riders in Austin, Texas, intended for employee use.
Elon Musk claims Tesla's new Cybercab motor is free of rare earth elements, sparking debate over its potential to reduce the EV industry's reliance on these critical minerals and China's supply chain leverage.
Tesla’s Cybercab lacks traditional safety features and is under investigation by NHTSA.
Tesla launches its Cybercab in Austin, Texas. No livestream, no journalists, and a short invite list. 45 Cybercabs registered in Texas, but unclear how many will be in commercial service.
France begins testing Tesla's FSD system on two cars, aiming to approve the technology in Europe. Netherlands approved Tesla's system, prompting Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, and Lithuania to follow suit.
Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi launches in Austin, Texas, using a camera-only approach. Elon Musk’s bet on a simplified autonomous system faces scrutiny.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a foundry in Bastrop, Texas, to produce gas turbine blades and vanes in-house, aiming to accelerate natural gas turbine production by up to 18 months to address AI's power grid bottleneck.
Chinese automakers are investing in humanoid robots, mirroring Tesla's strategy. Xpeng's robotics unit raised $900 million, and Chery Automobile is preparing for an IPO. Other automakers like BYD and Changan are also developing humanoid robots.
Waymo's top software exec warns Tesla's autonomous system is insufficient for full autonomy, citing 200+ million miles of testing.
Tesla has initiated the largest-ever electric vehicle recall in mainland China, affecting nearly 3 million cars due to a door-handle issue. This action follows Chinese regulators' move to ban retractable door handles over safety concerns after a fatal incident.
Nevada has given Uber, Tesla, and Waymo permission to offer paid robotaxi rides in Clark County, including Las Vegas. The companies can deploy up to 5,000 robotaxis over the next 12 months.
Nevada has approved permits for Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate commercial robotaxi services in Clark County, with up to 8,000 robotaxis expected to be deployed over the next 12 months.
Tesla Robotaxis in Austin have gone fully unsupervised, with all 170 rides monitored by Robotaxi Tracker being driverless over the past two weeks. This shift comes as Tesla prepares to launch the Cybercab, a purpose-built robotaxi, in Austin as soon as this month.
Tesla's driverless car is set for a public launch in Austin, Texas, but its readiness remains uncertain.
Tesla is gearing up for a public launch of Cybercab, starting with a rollout in Austin, Texas, as soon as this month, the Information reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the plans.
China's car market is dominated by electric vehicles, with Geely's Xingyuan electric hatchback being the bestseller in the six months through July.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. He had his Tesla's Autopilot engaged at the time, but still takes responsibility saying it was his fault.
The author shares their latest investment decision and the reasoning behind it, focusing on Tesla's share price dip.
SpaceX has purchased $329 million worth of Tesla Megapacks this year, with $295 million of that spent in the second quarter, according to the company's earnings report. This purchase highlights the interconnectedness of Elon Musk's companies, including Tesla and xAI.
Tesla sold 480,126 vehicles in Q2, a 25% increase from the same period last year. The company's Y and 3 models remain the highest-selling EVs in the U.S. market.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving complaints about a suspension failure that could cause 'a loss of vehicle directional control.'
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over reports of suspension failures that could cause a loss of vehicle steering control.
Tesla China has begun rolling out version 2026.14.13 of its in-car software, integrating ByteDance's Doubao large language model into the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. The update provides voice-based interaction and real-time information queries.
A fired Tesla manager is suing the company for unlawful retaliation after escalating concerns about 'systemic safety oversight defects' in the company's Full Self-Driving testing operations.
Elon Musk Experiences a Month of Losses in the Stock Market: SpaceX and Tesla Lose Over $1.2 Billion in Market Capitalization
Elon Musk's companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have experienced significant losses in the stock market, with SpaceX losing over $750 billion and Tesla losing over $440 billion in market capitalization. The losses have led to Musk losing his billionaire status.
Tesla faces significant program delays in robotaxi and humanoid robots, undermining its first-mover advantage and premium valuation. Q2 '26 results showed a big EPS miss, heavy capex of $5.8B, and negative free cash flow, despite a revenue beat.
Tesla's Q2 earnings fell short of estimates, with the company turning $28.2 billion in revenue into a per-share profit of $0.33. The company's breadwinning electric vehicle business is showing signs of marketability strain, with production costs growing by more than $6,00…
Tesla's earnings miss and negative free cash flow have investors concerned about the company's robotaxi division. The market wants to see more growth from Tesla in exchange for higher spending. This could impact Rivian and Lucid, which are expected to benefit from growth …