Tesla: News
Tesla is an American electric automobile manufacturer headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Named after the famous scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla, the company was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. Elon Musk, who had invested major funds at the beginning, took over as the CEO in 2008. In 2009, Tesla began the production of its first car, the Roadster, which was followed by the Model S (sedan), Model X (SUV), Model 3 (sedan), and Model Y (crossover). Apart from the EVs, the company also manufactures battery energy storage, solar panels, as well as solar roof tiles.
Tesla Model Y costs ₹6L more in Gurugram than Delhi!
Tesla has launched its Model Y SUV in India, with two variants available: the Rear-Wheel Drive version (RWD) priced at ₹59.89 lakh and the Long Range RWD at ₹67.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
After Mumbai debut, Tesla to open showroom in Delhi's Aerocity
Tesla has announced its expansion plans for India, which include the establishment of four charging stations in Mumbai and four in Delhi, along with a new showroom in Delhi's Aerocity area.
Tesla faces jury trial over Autopilot crash that killed student
A federal jury trial has opened in Miami involving Tesla's Autopilot system following a 2019 crash in Key Largo, Florida.
Tesla opens Mumbai showroom, launches Model Y at ₹60L
Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with its first-ever showroom. The facility is located at Mumbai's Maker Maxity Mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex.
Tesla's Mumbai showroom opens tomorrow: Which EVs will be launched?
Tesla, the world's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is all set to open its first showroom in India.
Elon Musk rules out merger between Tesla and xAI
Elon Musk has denied the possibility of a merger between his electric vehicle company, Tesla, and his artificial intelligence start-up, xAI.
Tesla may invest in Musk's AI start-up if shareholders agree
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's shareholders will be polled on a potential investment in xAI, his artificial intelligence company.
Why SpaceX is investing $2B in Elon Musk's xAI
SpaceX has invested a whopping $2 billion in Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI.
You can now chat with Grok while driving your Tesla
Tesla has started the rollout of its new in-car conversational AI assistant, Grok.
Tesla to start deliveries in India from August: Report
Tesla is set to open its first showroom in India on Tuesday, with vehicle deliveries expected to begin as early as next month, Bloomberg reports.
Tesla's India entry begins July 15 with Mumbai showroom launch
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant led by Elon Musk, is all set to enter the Indian market.
Grok 4 consults Musk's public posts to answer sensitive topics
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has launched its latest model, Grok 4. The unveiling event was live-streamed on X by Musk himself.
Tesla to roll out robotaxi service in Bay Area soon
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to expand the company's robotaxi service into the San Francisco Bay Area in the next month or two, depending on regulatory approvals.
OpenAI hires 4 AI engineers from Tesla, xAI, and Meta
OpenAI has hired four AI engineers and researchers from its competitors.
Tesla shares fall 7% after Musk announces America Party
Tesla's shares fell by as much as 7% in pre-market trading on Monday.
Tesla investors feel 'exhausted' as Musk dives back into politics
Dan Ives, a leading Tesla analyst and one of its biggest supporters, has said that many investors are feeling "exhausted" by Elon Musk's growing political involvement.
Is Vaibhav Taneja treasurer of Musk's America Party—Here's the truth
After Elon Musk announced the formation of the 'America Party' on X, a social media post began circulating, claiming that the party had been officially registered with the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Musk's political party announcement delays launch of a Tesla-focused fund
Investment firm Azoria Partners has delayed the launch of its Tesla-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Tesla records its largest-ever quarterly decline in EV deliveries
Tesla has reported a major blow to its vehicle deliveries for the second quarter of this year.
Tesla's stock price down 8% today: Here we decode why
Tesla's stock took a nosedive in early trading in the US today, falling nearly 8% to hit a day's low of $293.21 per share.
'Head back home to South Africa': Trump warns Musk
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at tech billionaire Elon Musk, accusing him of taking huge government subsidies while criticizing the electric vehicle (EV) mandate.
This Toyota SUV outsold every other car worldwide in 2024
The Toyota RAV4 has officially become the world's best-selling vehicle in 2024, beating Tesla's Model Y.
Tesla employee quits job after 7 years. Reason? Elon Musk
Trae Cervantes, a former engineering technician at Tesla, had quit after over seven years with the company.
Trump praises 'wonderful' Musk amid rift over 'big beautiful bill'
United States President Donald Trump has called Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a "wonderful guy" despite the latter's vocal opposition to his administration's "big beautiful bill."
First-in-history: Tesla Model Y drives itself from factory to buyer
Tesla has successfully completed its first autonomous car delivery, a major milestone in the company's journey toward self-driving technology.
Why Tesla is facing a trial in US next month
A trial is scheduled for next month over an incident involving Tesla's Autopilot system.
Musk fires Tesla's head of operations amid declining sales
Elon Musk has fired Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations for North America and Europe.
Xiaomi's first e-SUV debuts with 835km range; priced at ₹30L
Xiaomi has launched its first-ever SUV, the all-electric YU7, in a bid to take on Tesla's popular Model Y.
Tesla's sales in Europe decline for fifth straight month
Tesla's sales in Europe have witnessed a major slump for the fifth consecutive month.
Tesla's robotaxis broke traffic rules. Now regulators are investigating
Tesla's self-driving robotaxis have come under the scanner of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Want a self-driving ride? Tesla's robotaxi arrives for just $4.20
Tesla has launched its first-ever robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.
Musk's long-awaited robotaxi may finally launch today amid legal concerns
Tesla is expected to launch its much-anticipated robotaxi service today in Austin, Texas.
Why Austin lawmakers want Musk to delay Tesla robotaxi launch
A group of Austin-based Democratic lawmakers has urged Elon Musk to postpone the launch of Tesla's robotaxi service.
US reviews Tesla's robotaxi safety ahead of planned Austin launch
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reviewing Tesla's responses to its concerns about the safety of its self-driving robotaxis in poor weather conditions.
Tesla to open 1st Indian showroom in mid-July
Tesla is gearing up to launch its first showrooms in India as early as mid-July, according to Bloomberg News.
Tesla updates Model S and Model X EVs—Check new features
Tesla has officially launched updated versions of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles.
Tesla sues ex-employee over Optimus robot trade secret theft
Tesla has sued its former engineer, Zhongjie "Jay" Li, for allegedly stealing trade secrets from the company's humanoid robotics program, Optimus.
Self-driving cars to AI-driven maintenance—How tech is redefining everyday cars
The automotive industry is witnessing a rapid evolution, with advanced technologies becoming a standard feature in modern cars.
'Went too far': Elon Musk expresses regrets for Trump attacks
Elon Musk has expressed regret for some of the posts he made about President Donald Trump during their recent public spat, in which the Tesla CEO called for Trump's impeachment.
Tesla's first driverless robotaxis to begin rides on June 22
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's robotaxi service will be "tentatively" launched in Austin, Texas, on June 22.
LA protests bringing Musk and Trump closer after public spat?
In a surprising turn of events, billionaire Elon Musk has softened his criticism of United States President Donald Trump.
BYD's new EV costs 50% less than Tesla Model 3
BYD has launched its new electric vehicle (EV), the Seal 06, at a starting price of just over $15,000.
Meet Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's Autopilot head who now leads Optimus
Ashok Elluswamy, who is currently heading Tesla's Autopilot team, will now lead the company's Optimus humanoid robot program.
Why Tesla's chief of Optimus humanoid robot program has quit
Milan Kovac, the chief of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program, has announced his departure from the company.
Trump hints at review of Musk's government contracts
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible review of government contracts held by Elon Musk's companies.
Musk says Trump's tariffs could trigger US recession by 2025-end
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has warned that the aggressive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump could lead to a recession in the country by late 2025.
Musk-Trump spat wipes out $150B from Tesla's market cap
Tesla's stock price took a major hit on Thursday, falling over 14% to close at $284.7 per share.
Trump threatens to cut Elon Musk's government contracts
In a dramatic turn of events, United States President Donald Trump has threatened to terminate the government contracts and subsidies of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Ahead of India launch, Tesla leases fourth office for ₹24cr
Tesla has expanded its footprint in India by leasing a new office in Mumbai's Kurla.
Musk misled investors on Tesla's affordable EV, preventing stock decline
Tesla executives were reportedly alarmed last year when CEO Elon Musk denied a Reuters report about the cancellation of a planned all-new $25,000 electric vehicle (EV), the publication reveals.
Imported EVs might become cheaper in India soon
The Indian government is set to open applications for its flagship electric vehicle (EV) policy, aimed at luring global car manufacturers.
Tesla won't manufacture in India, will sell imported EVs only
Tesla has no plans to manufacture vehicles in India, according to Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
'Stick to the subject': Musk dodges questions on Trump's policies
In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, deflected questions about his ally Donald Trump's policies.
Tesla, other automakers must build cars, parts in US: Trump
US President Donald Trump has called on American automakers, including Tesla, to make entire vehicles and all their parts within the country.
Elon Musk leaves Trump administration
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced his departure from the Trump administration, where he served as a special government employee.
Musk criticizes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' says it undermines DOGE
Elon Musk has publicly criticized United States President Donald Trump's proposed tax and spending cuts package, also known as the "Big, Beautiful Bill."
Why Tesla's dominance in EV market is waning
Tesla's brand appeal has taken a hit in key markets, including China and Europe.
BYD surpasses Tesla in European EV sales for first time
For the first time, Chinese automaker BYD has beaten Tesla in the European battery electric vehicle (BEV) market.
Xiaomi's first electric SUV is a Tesla Model Y killer
Xiaomi has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio with the launch of its first electric SUV, the YU7.
Elon Musk to reduce his political donations
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that he will be cutting down on his political donations.
Watch: Musk's Optimus humanoid robot can stir pots, clean tables
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just posted a video on X demonstrating his company's humanoid robot, Optimus.
Tesla's self-driving taxi service to launch next month, confirms Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed plans to bring the company's robotaxi service on Austin, Texas streets by the end of June.
Will Musk merge xAI with Tesla? Here's what he revealed
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted that a merger between his artificial intelligence start-up xAI and the EV company is "not out of the question."
Xiaomi to take on Tesla's best-selling EV with YU7 SUV
Xiaomi is all set to unveil its highly-anticipated YU7 electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) on Thursday.
Tesla Cybertruck is a flop. Its shocking depreciation proves it
Tesla has finally started accepting trade-ins for its Cybertruck, more than a year after the electric pickup truck's first deliveries started.
Why Tesla is mulling new pay package for Elon Musk
Tesla has established a special committee to reassess CEO Elon Musk's pay.
Tesla's board chair has sold over $500M worth of stock
Tesla's board of directors chair Robyn Denholm has sold nearly $200 million worth of the company's stock in the last six months.
Tesla explores land in Maharashtra to establish EV assembly plant
Elon Musk's electric vehicle (EV) company, Tesla, is said to be looking for land in Satara, Maharashtra.
Will Tesla's long-delayed Roadster EV ever hit the road?
The future of the highly anticipated Tesla Roadster remains uncertain after a series of production delays.
Tesla's India head resigns as EV giant prepares for launch
Prashanth Menon, the head of Tesla's Indian operations, has resigned from his position, as per Bloomberg.
Why Europeans are not buying Tesla's electric cars
Tesla's sales have taken a major hit across Europe, even as electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular among car buyers.