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.

13 Jun 2025

Tesla Model S

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.

13 Jun 2025

Business

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.

12 Jun 2025

Electric Vehicles

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.

11 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

'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.

11 Jun 2025

Elon Musk

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.

10 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

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.

10 Jun 2025

BYD

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.

08 Jun 2025

Elon Musk

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.

07 Jun 2025

Elon Musk

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.

07 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

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.

06 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

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.

06 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

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.

06 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

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.

03 Jun 2025

Narendra Modi

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.

02 Jun 2025

Elon Musk

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.

02 Jun 2025

Electric Vehicles

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.

02 Jun 2025

Auto

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.

02 Jun 2025

Elon Musk

'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.

31 May 2025

Donald Trump

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.

29 May 2025

Donald Trump

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.

28 May 2025

Donald Trump

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."

28 May 2025

BYD

Why Tesla's dominance in EV market is waning 

Tesla's brand appeal has taken a hit in key markets, including China and Europe.

23 May 2025

BYD

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.

23 May 2025

Xiaomi

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.

21 May 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk to reduce his political donations

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that he will be cutting down on his political donations.

21 May 2025

Elon Musk

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.

21 May 2025

Elon Musk

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.

21 May 2025

Elon Musk

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."

19 May 2025

Xiaomi

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.

19 May 2025

Tesla Cybertruck

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.

15 May 2025

Elon Musk

Why Tesla is mulling new pay package for Elon Musk

Tesla has established a special committee to reassess CEO Elon Musk's pay.

14 May 2025

Elon Musk

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.

12 May 2025

Elon Musk

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.

09 May 2025

Elon Musk

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.

08 May 2025

Business

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.

07 May 2025

Elon Musk

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.

07 May 2025

Amazon

Amazon's Zoox recalls hundreds of robotaxis to fix critical flaw

Amazon's self-driving arm Zoox has issued a recall for 270 of its robotaxi cars.

06 May 2025

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's Texas mansion has left neighbors angry—Here's why 

Elon Musk's plans to build a compound in Texas are being met with opposition from local residents.

01 May 2025

Ford

Ford abandons project to build Tesla-like advanced 'EV brain'

Ford has called it quits on its project to develop an advanced electrical architecture, a key element for modern vehicles.

01 May 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla rejects claims of CEO search, supports Musk's continued role

Tesla has denied allegations that its board is contemplating replacing Elon Musk as CEO.

01 May 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla searches new CEO as Musk gets pulled into politics

The board of Tesla, the top electric vehicle (EV) maker, is on the lookout for a successor to its CEO, Elon Musk.

30 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Musk is no longer working from the White House: Report

World's richest man Elon Musk is no longer regularly working from the White House, as per the New York Post.

29 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Musk's corporate empire may face billions in penalties: Here's why

A new report from Senate Democrats has revealed that Elon Musk and his businesses could potentially face legal liabilities amounting to $2.37 billion.

26 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Ahead of India launch, Tesla refunds early Model 3 bookings

Tesla has begun refunding early reservations for its Model 3 in India, emails reviewed by Bloomberg have revealed.

23 Apr 2025

China

Why Tesla might delay production of its Optimus humanoid robot

Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, has been hit by China's recent restrictions on rare earth exports. The move is part of an escalating trade dispute between Beijing and Washington.

23 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Musk to reduce DOGE role after Tesla's profit tanks

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced his intention to step back from the US government in a big way.

22 Apr 2025

Jeff Bezos

This is how Jeff Bezos-backed cheap electric SUV looks like

Slate Auto, a venture backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is gearing up to launch an affordable electric pickup vehicle.

19 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Elon Musk to visit India later this year—What's on agenda

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has revealed his plans to visit India later this year.

19 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla delays launch of its affordable EV: Here's why

Tesla has reportedly delayed the launch of its affordable EV in the United States.

18 Apr 2025

Tesla Model Y

Tesla accused of speeding up odometer readings to dodge warranties

Tesla is staring at a proposed class action lawsuit, accusing the company of artificially accelerating the odometer readings on its electric vehicles (EVs).

18 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Modi speaks with Musk on tech, innovation, US-India ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just spoken to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The conversation revisited the subjects of their previous meeting in Washington DC, earlier this year.

17 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla whistleblower secures key victory in legal battle against Musk

Cristina Balan, a former engineer at Tesla, has won a significant round in her ongoing legal battle against the company and its CEO Elon Musk.

15 Apr 2025

Auto

Tesla update adds new camera views to help catch vandals

Tesla has rolled out its latest over-the-air software update, the 'Spring Update,' bringing a host of new features to its electric vehicles.

14 Apr 2025

Electric Vehicles

'They're everywhere'—Musk weighs in on China's rare minerals export ban

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to China's recent decision to halt exports of rare earth metals and magnets.

11 Apr 2025

Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla launches new Cybertruck EV with more range, less features

Tesla has launched a new variant of its Cybertruck, the Long Range RWD.

10 Apr 2025

China

Trump suspends tariffs: Who wins and who loses

President Donald Trump has suspended sweeping tariffs for 90 days, a move that has sent global financial markets into a rally.

09 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Here's why Trump advisor Peter Navarro's Tesla claims are untrue

A public spat has broken out between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and US Presidential Advisor Peter Navarro.

07 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Ex-Tesla engineers planning to launch Roadster EV way before Musk

Two ex-Tesla employees, Daniel Davey and Mark Tapscott, have launched an EV start-up called Longbow.

06 Apr 2025

BMW

BMW welcomes Tesla's entry into Indian electric vehicle market

BMW Group India, under the leadership of CEO Vikram Pawah, has expressed optimism about the country's electric vehicle (EV) market.

06 Apr 2025

Berlin

'Hands off!': Thousands rally across US against Trump, Musk's policies

A series of protests titled "Hands Off!" were held across the United States of America on Saturday, against President Donald Trump and his adviser, Elon Musk.

03 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Musk to blame for Tesla's worst sales quarter since 2022

Tesla has reported a major decline in its vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2025.

03 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Musk's X sues Modi government as Tesla eyes India entry

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has launched a legal battle against the Indian government.

03 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Musk to soon step down from DOGE leadership, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has told his Cabinet and close aides that Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, will soon step back from his government role.

01 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Musk claims he paid $2.5M child support despite paternity doubts

Elon Musk (53) has publicly denied claims of retaliating against author and columnist Ashley St. Clair and their infant.

30 Mar 2025

Canada

'Takedown Tesla' protests erupt across US against Elon Musk

Protests against electric vehicle maker Tesla, led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, erupted across the US on Saturday.

29 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Musk says ties to Trump administration are hurting his companies

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has revealed that his work with the Trump Administration is hurting his companies.

27 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

'Audition for Baby #53'—Viral fan-made song for Musk divides internet

An Elon Musk fan has made a music video praising the billionaire's "master plan to save our lives."

27 Mar 2025

Electric Vehicles

Tesla enters Saudi Arabia as Musk's ties with kingdom improve

Tesla has announced its expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, a major milestone for the American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer.

26 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

US economy to enter recession this year, suggests survey

The United States economy is expected to enter a recession in the second half of 2025, a recent CNBC survey has revealed.

25 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla's EU sales down 47% this February—Musk to blame?

Tesla's EV sales in Europe have plummeted, falling 49% in January and February as compared to the same period last year.

25 Mar 2025

BYD

BYD outsells Tesla: A look at their latest tech innovations

BYD has beaten Tesla in annual revenue for 2024. The Shenzhen-based company's revenue jumped a whopping 29% to an impressive CNY 777 billion ($107 billion).

24 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Who is Ross Gerber—Tesla investor demanding Musk's resignation as CEO?

Tesla investor Ross Gerber has publicly called for Elon Musk to step down as CEO of the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer.

23 Mar 2025

Electric Vehicles

Can Tesla thrive in India's competitive EV market?

Tesla's long-speculated entry into India is finally taking shape, with plans for showrooms in Mumbai and Delhi and potential manufacturing in Maharashtra.

23 Mar 2025

Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertrucks vandalized during New Orleans Mardi Gras parade

In a shocking turn of events, two Tesla Cybertruck owners saw their vehicles vandalized during the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans.

23 Mar 2025

China

Pentagon launches investigation into leaks following Musk's visit

The Pentagon has launched an investigation, including polygraph tests, to find leakers within its ranks.

22 Mar 2025

India

Why Tesla wants others to make its cars in India

US electric vehicle (EV) giant, Tesla, is said to be looking at a contract manufacturing deal in India as part of its entry strategy.

22 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of election

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, known for his association with Donald Trump, has launched a cash reward scheme for Wisconsin voters.

Tesla vandalism suspects could face 20 years in prison

Three people accused of vandalizing Tesla's cars, dealerships, and charging stations across the US could face serious legal consequences.