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 made $570M from SpaceX, xAI deals last year
Tesla generated over $573 million in revenue last year by selling products to two of Elon Musk's other companies.
Who is Shivon Zilis, key witness in Musk-OpenAI legal battle?
As the legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI continues in a California federal court, one name has emerged as a key witness: Shivon Zilis.
'Haven't received any...money': Celeste Rivas's father denies payment from D4vd
Jesus Rivas, Celeste Rivas's father, has denied rumors that his family received money from musician D4vd (David Anthony Burke) in exchange for their silence regarding his alleged relationship with their daughter.
D4vd case: Was teenage victim Celeste Rivas-Hernandez pregnant?
The case against singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, has taken a new turn with the release of an updated death certificate for Celeste Rivas-Hernandez.
Musk's SpaceX pay tied to Mars colonization, space data centers
SpaceX has revealed a unique compensation plan for its founder, Elon Musk.
Musk v/s Altman: AI's biggest feud enters courtroom
A high-profile legal battle between tech moguls Elon Musk and Sam Altman is about to begin in a US court.
Tesla acquires mysterious AI hardware start-up for $2B
Tesla has disclosed its acquisition of a mysterious artificial intelligence (AI) hardware company for up to $2 billion.
Murder case: D4vd's team pushes for public release of evidence
The legal team of singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is demanding that prosecutors publicly present their evidence against him in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Tesla triples spending to $25B for AI, robotics push
Tesla has announced a massive increase in its capital expenditure (capex) for 2026, with plans to spend $25 billion.
Older Tesla models can't support full self-driving, Musk admits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that cars manufactured roughly between the model years of 2019 and 2023 will never be able to achieve unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD).
Why Tesla's battery business is suddenly slowing down
Tesla's battery business, a key revenue driver for the electric vehicle (EV) maker, has hit a rough patch.
Tesla launches 6-seater Model Y in India at ₹62L
Tesla has expanded its Model Y lineup in India by launching a new six-seater variant called Model Y L.
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to 14-year-old girl's murder
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and continuous sexual abuse charges. The charges are related to the dismembered killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez last year.
You can now ride Tesla's robotaxis in Dallas and Houston
Tesla has announced the expansion of its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston.
Ford's EV and tech chief exits company
Doug Field, the executive who has been instrumental in shaping Ford's electric vehicle (EV) and technology strategies for the past five years, is leaving the company.
What will Tesla launch in India on April 22?
Tesla is gearing up to launch a new product in India on April 22, according HT Auto.
Tesla's supervised self-driving cleared in Netherlands, marking a European first
Dutch regulators have greenlighted Tesla's self-driving software, with mandatory human supervision, on highways and city streets, marking a European first for the EV maker.
Google, Intel expand partnership to build AI-focused CPUs
Google and Intel have announced an expansion of their long-standing multiyear partnership.
Tesla plans new affordable compact EV amid slowing demand
Tesla is said to be working on a new, compact electric SUV, according to Reuters.
OpenAI asks authorities to investigate Musk for 'anti-competitive behavior'
OpenAI has urged the California and Delaware attorneys general to investigate Elon Musk and his associates for "improper and anti-competitive behavior."
US traffic safety regulator ends its probe into Tesla
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its investigation into Tesla's "actually smart summon" feature.
Tesla opens its 1st in-mall charging station in India
Tesla has expanded its Supercharger network in India by opening its first-ever in-mall charging station at Nexus Seawoods mall, Navi Mumbai.
Tesla is world's top seller of electric cars again
Tesla has reclaimed its position as the world's largest seller of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the first quarter of 2026.
Why Tesla's Texas factory workforce shrank 22% in 2025
Tesla's factory near Austin, Texas, saw a major reduction in its workforce last year.
xAI has lost all its original co-founders
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has witnessed a complete turnover of its founding team.
Space stocks soar on SpaceX IPO buzz
Shares of space companies soared in the US on Wednesday, following reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX may file for an initial public offering (IPO) this week.
Tesla and SpaceX's 'Terafab' to build AI chips in Texas
Elon Musk has announced that his ambitious Terafab project will be built in Austin, Texas.
'Hasn't coded in months': OpenAI co-founder admits struggle with AI-boom
Andrej Karpathy, an OpenAI co-founder and independent AI researcher, has opened up about his struggles with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI).
xAI sends engineers to lure corporate clients from rivals
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is adopting a new strategy to win over corporate clients.
Tesla bets $2.9B on Chinese gear for Musk's solar target
Tesla is planning to buy solar panel and cell manufacturing equipment worth $2.9 billion from Chinese suppliers, according to Reuters.
This company claims it can make fuel from air, water
Carbonology, a Shanghai-based start-up, has claimed that it can produce synthetic fuel using just air, water, and renewable energy.
Musk, SEC in talks to settle lawsuit over Twitter takeover
Elon Musk is in talks with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle a lawsuit over his Twitter acquisition.
'Terafab': Tesla's AI chip facility set to launch next week
Tesla is gearing up to launch a major semiconductor manufacturing project, the "Terafab," in a week's time.
xAI starting over again, Musk's says it wasn't built right
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is going through a major personnel overhaul.
Tesla's Chinese sales up 91% in February: What's the reason?
Tesla has reported a massive sales surge in China's slowing electric vehicles (EV) market.
Why Google, Tesla think our electrical grid is being mismanaged
A coalition of tech giants, including Google and Tesla, have come together to challenge the conventional approach toward electrical grid management.
How EV makers are wooing India's corporate buyers this March
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are going all out to woo corporate buyers this month, offering huge deals and discounts.
Rihanna's house shooting: Inside popstar's Beverly Hills mansion
A woman was arrested after she allegedly fired multiple shots at pop star Rihanna's Beverly Hills home on Sunday afternoon (local time).
Woman arrested for firing shots into Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots into pop star Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion.
US agency to meet CEOs of Waymo, other robotaxi firms
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will host a national autonomous vehicle safety forum on Tuesday.
Tesla Cybercab is ready but the software isn't
Tesla has unveiled its first production unit of the Cybercab at Gigafactory Texas.
Worrying: Tesla's robotaxi crashed 14 times in 8 months
Tesla's autonomous driving cabs, dubbed "Robotaxi," has been involved in five new crashes in Austin, Texas.
Tesla drops 'autopilot' from EV marketing: Know why
Tesla has dropped the term "autopilot" from its marketing in California.
Xiaomi's EV business beats Tesla in China
Xiaomi's electric vehicle (EV) business has dethroned Tesla in China.
Indian-origin Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan quits after 13 years
Raj Jegannathan, a prominent Indian-origin executive at Tesla, has announced his decision to leave the company after a long tenure of 13 years.
Harley-Davidson bikes may get cheaper in India
As part of the interim trade agreement between India and the US, Harley-Davidson is likely to be the biggest beneficiary.
Why humanoid robots are gaining traction in China
China is rapidly emerging as a major player in the humanoid robotics industry, with over 140 companies working on these advanced machines.
Tesla sets up an AI training center in China
Tesla has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) training center in China, the world's largest market for electric vehicles (EVs).
US: Tesla sued after trapped driver burned alive
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Tesla in the United States, after a young driver died trapped inside a burning vehicle.
Tesla Model Y now has a cheaper AWD variant
Tesla has expanded its US lineup with a new, more affordable all-wheel drive (AWD) variant of the Model Y crossover.
You can now buy a Tesla on EMI in India
Tesla has introduced a new EMI scheme and an exchange incentive program to boost its sales in India.
China bans hidden door handles in cars amid safety concerns
China has become the first country to ban hidden door handles on electric vehicles (EVs).
Zohran Mamdani's mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, mentioned in Epstein files
Filmmaker Mira Nair, who is also the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was named in the recently released Epstein files.
Musk exploring mega-merger of SpaceX, Tesla and xAI
Elon Musk's three major companies, SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, are in early-stage talks for a possible merger, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters.
Tesla's production-ready humanoid robot is coming: What to expect
Tesla has announced that its third-generation Optimus humanoid robot, designed for mass production, will be unveiled in Q1 2026.
Tesla to end Model S and Model X production
Tesla is discontinuing the production of its iconic Model S sedan and Model X SUV, CEO Elon Musk announced during a recent earnings call.
Musk reveals Tesla's plan to build its own chip factory
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has announced the company's intention to build a "TeraFab" chip factory in the United States.
Tesla announces $20B investment push for Musk's AI-first future
Tesla has announced a massive $20 billion capital expenditure plan for this year, more than double Wall Street's expectations.
Tesla's annual revenue falls for first time ever
Tesla's annual revenue in 2025 declined 3% to $94.8 billion—down from about $97.7 billion the year before.
China's BYD weighs manufacturing in India to meet EV demand
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD is considering setting up a local assembly in India. The move comes as the company struggles to keep up with the skyrocketing demand for its electric cars.
Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China
Xiaomi's fully electric SU7 has become China's first-ever "Tesla killer," according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).
Why Musk is raising Tesla's FSD subscription after ditching Autopilot
Elon Musk, the CEO of electric vehicle giant Tesla, has announced plans to raise the subscription prices for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.
Musk returns to US politics after ugly spat with Trump
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the world's richest man, is re-entering the political scene in the United States ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Tesla begins robotaxi rides with no human safety driver onboard
Tesla has launched driverless robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas.
AI could surpass human intelligence by 2031, warns Musk
Elon Musk has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could surpass the combined intelligence of humanity within the next decade.
How AI data center boom is threatening auto supply chains
The automotive industry is facing a new threat to its supply chain, thanks to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.