Elon Musk contemplated various cities including Dallas to be the site of a new Tesla factory before eventually settling on Austin. Musk reportedly deemed Dallas to be “too Texas,” according to Walter Isaacson’s new biography.
A 2022 Tesla Model 3 reportedly caught fire and was completely destroyed in Newark, New Jersey, last week after the electric vehicle struck debris on the road.
Federal prosecutors are reportedly widening their investigation into Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, probing into undisclosed personal benefits and a mysterious project known as “Project 42” that allegedly was planned to build Musk a mansion made of glass.
Elon Musk’s Tesla is reportedly in early-stage discussions with Saudi Arabia to establish a manufacturing facility, a move that could prove controversial based on the blowback over the country backing LIV Golf and its eventual merger with the PGA. Musk took to his own Twitter/X platform to deny the story, calling it a “false article.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used a break in New York City on Sunday to urge tech giant Elon Musk to open his next Tesla factory in Turkey.
Sergey Brin, the co-founder of tech giant Google, has finalized his divorce from second wife Nicole Shanahan, amidst swirling rumors of an affair between Shanahan and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Social media personality Elon Musk’s reported defense of the Chinese government’s ongoing genocide in East Turkistan is an “ethical catastrophe,” Salih Hudayar, the prime minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile, told Breitbart News on Friday.
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and most recently the owner of X/Twitter, has recently come under scrutiny for his willingness to accommodate China’s policies to safeguard Tesla’s business interests based on revelations contained in the recently published biography written by Walter Isaacson.
A Tesla burst into flames on a busy highway on Monday in the Southern Highlands region of Australia, sending firefighters on a difficult mission to battle the blaze. The fire started after the electric vehicle built by Elon Musk’s company hit debris that fell off another vehicle.
United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, an ardent proponent of electric vehicles (EVs), admitted he has trouble finding reliable electric vehicle charging stations while he is traveling on the road.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk raged against creepy Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for shorting Tesla stock, questioning Gates’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The revelations come from a new book about Musk, in which he calls Gates an “asshole to the core” that is “categorically insane.”
A fatal Tesla crash in Spokane County, Washington, has sparked a renewed discussion on the safety and environmental implications of electric vehicles, particularly when they catch fire. One firefighter described the explosion of the electric vehicle built by Elon Musk as “an odd fire because it went off like bottle rockets.”
Tesla’s highly-anticipated Cybertruck may face yet another delay, as signs of Elon Musk’s last-minute design changes and a lack of concrete details raise concerns among industry experts and customers alike.
A car designer claims Tesla’s Cybertruck has a serious problem that can only be fixed with a complete revamp of the vehicle, as its issues are deeply rooted in its design.
Supply of electric vehicles is far outstripping demand across the domestic UK market, forcing manufacturers to cut prices in an effort to attract disinterested drivers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a special order to Tesla, asking Elon Musk’s car company to provide comprehensive data on a lesser-known feature called “Elon Mode” in its Autopilot systems.
Federal agencies, including the DOJ and the SEC, have initiated investigations into Tesla’s secretive “Project 42,” raising questions about the company’s use of funds to potentially benefits to CEO Elon Musk. The project involved building a large glass structure that seemingly is intended to serve as a mansion for Musk.
In a recent livestream, Elon Musk showcased Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12 beta software, but the event was marred by a near-miss at a red light. When the Tesla attempted to run a red signal, Musk grabbed the wheel, quipping: “That’s why we’ve not released this to the public yet.”
Elon Musk’s Tesla is bracing for a legal showdown as it prepares to defend its Autopilot system in court for the first time, facing allegations in two lawsuits that the “self-driving” technology led to fatal accidents.
More than 3,000 Tesla shareholders are set to receive a payout of approximately $12,397 each, following a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Elon Musk for his infamous “funding secured” tweet from 2018.
A grieving widow has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s Tesla, accusing the automaker of negligence and breach of implied warranty following a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 that claimed the life of her husband.
Hurricane Hilary, which has created the heaviest rain fall in Southern California in 84 years, leading to severe flooding, could end up sparking Tesla battery fires across the region.
A Tesla Model 3 owner learned the hard way not to trust his car to drive itself after his electric vehicle (EV) ended up in sunk in floodwaters outside of Mono City, California, while using Elon Musk’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.
Tesla engineers testifying in a lawsuit filed by the family of a driver killed in a 2019 crash stated that the company failed to address problems in its “Autopilot” driver-assistance technology after a deadly accident in 2016.
In a desperate attempt to stay competitive in the Chinese market, Elon Musk’s Tesla has announced a price cut of 14,000 yuan ($1,900) for its two higher-end Model Y vehicles. The price reduction is seen as the latest move in an ongoing price war that has been affecting the electric vehicle (EV) industry in China. Tesla previously promised to uphold the “core socialist values” of communist China in an attempt to cool down the price war with local competitors.
Elon Musk’s Tesla is reintroducing “Standard Range” versions of its Model S and Model X vehicles, offering lower price points at the expense of shorter driving ranges.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of Twitter (now known as X), recently announced his intention to show up at Mark Zuckerberg’s doorstep ready to fight. This comes after months of trash talk between the two tech giants over a proposed cage fight that has seen Musk swing from planning a gladiator battle in Rome to calling for a “noble” debate instead.
A recent analysis of dashcam footage and data from a Texas crash provides more evidence of critical flaws in the “Autopilot” system developed by Elon Musk’s Tesla. The accident is part of a long string of crashes where the Tesla Autopilot failed to recognize stopped emergency vehicles on the road, leading to a crash.
Just days after appearing to wimp out of a physical fight with Mark Zuckerberg, calling for a “noble” debate as he claimed he may require back surgery, Elon Musk is suddenly talking about a fight again. Musk provided fresh details about the “fight” in a series of tweets, claiming an “epic location” in Italy, adding that “Everything done will pay respect to the past and present of Italy.”
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has shifted from challenging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to a cage fight to now proposing a “noble” debate instead.
A Tesla vehicle spontaneously burst into flames in a high-end auto yard in Rancho Cordova, California, prompting local firefighters to criticize Tesla CEO Elon Musk on his own social media platform.
The Chief Financial Officer of Elon Musk’s Tesla, Zach Kirkhorn, has stepped down from his position after 13 years with the company. Musk announced that company executive Vaibhav Taneja will take over CFO duties at the end of the year.
Elon Musk’s Tesla has reported the sale of 64,285 Shanghai-made vehicles in China for July 2023, a massive 31 percent decline from June’s sales figures.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating reports of steering control loss in 2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, potentially affecting approximately 280,000 vehicles.
Elon Musk, the South African-born CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter (now X Corp) called on the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, to condemn a racist chant used by one of the country’s political leaders, that encourages the murder of white Boer farmers.
A former Tesla employee has released a video showing a Tesla vehicle in Full Self-Driving (FSD) Mode running a red light. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of Elon Musk’s self-driving technology.
A recent investigation has revealed that Elon Musk’s Tesla, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer, established a “Diversion Team” to suppress and deflect complaints about the driving range of its vehicles, which often fall short of the company’s advertised estimates.
A Tesla electric vehicle burst into flames after striking a piece of metal debris on the highway near Wilmington, North Carolina. The driver, Craig Lippe, was able to safely exit the vehicle and no injuries were reported.
A 2023 Mercedes Benz EQE350+ electric vehicle caught fire while parked in the garage of a home in Nocatee, Florida, causing an estimated $1 million in damage to the home. The electric car reportedly wasn’t even charging when it caught fire. Thankfully, the residents of the home and their puppy were not harmed.
The second-quarter results reported by Elon Musk’s Tesla have sparked a mixed response from Wall Street, with some analysts expressing concerns over the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s slipping margins and others focusing on the company’s strong revenue and earnings numbers. Analyst Craig Irwin called the company “egregiously overvalued” while setting a price target that is more than 70 percent lower than its current share price.
