US Tesla Autopilot probe focusing on securities, wire fraud after Elon Musk hyped self-driving tech
US prosecutors are investigating potential securities and wire fraud by Tesla for misleading consumers about Autopilot's self-driving capabilities. [ more ]
Tesla's self-driving claims subject to federal securities and wire fraud probe
Tesla is facing investigations by multiple authorities regarding securities fraud and misleading statements about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features. [ more ]
Elon Musk floated robotaxi launch in China, Chinese state media says
Chinese authorities are open to allowing Tesla to test its full self-driving feature in the country, despite not immediately approving widespread use. [ more ]
Where Tesla Falls Down, Geely Picks Up With Its Zeekr Brand
Tesla faces growing competition in China from brands like Zeekr focusing on updated products and tech, challenging Tesla's dominance in the EV market. [ more ]
Turned Off By Tesla? Consider A Nissan Ariya Or Toyota BZ4X
Tesla's Model Y was the best-selling car in the world in 2023 but may need feature updates. Alternative electric vehicles like Nissan Ariya and Toyota bZ4X offer cost-effective lease options. [ more ]
Tesla announces 4-day shutdown of Gigafactory Berlin due to protests
Tesla announced a temporary shutdown at Gigafactory Berlin amid planned protests, raising questions about whether it was voluntary or following authorities' advice. [ more ]
Protests erupted at a German Tesla Gigafactory over expansion plans, highlighting tensions between environmental concerns and commercial success. [ more ]
Tesla's profitable Supercharger network is in limbo after Musk axed the entire team | TechCrunch
Tesla abruptly shut down the profitable Supercharger team, causing confusion and concern among industry watchers, shareholders, and former employees. [ more ]
Police prevent environmental activists from storming Tesla factory in Germany
Protests against Tesla's environmental impact near Berlin were fueled by concerns over water consumption, tree cutting, and disruption of the local ecosystem. [ more ]
Tesla's initial success is being challenged by falling sales, competition, and product issues, leading to significant workforce cuts and financial setbacks. [ more ]
Chaos at Tesla: What analysts think about Elon Musk's cuts and layoffs
Tesla's early success was fueled by innovative use of lithium-ion battery packs, but recent challenges include declining sales and profitability due to increased competition and price cuts. [ more ]
Tesla lands in hot water with U.S. Justice Dept. over driver assistance claims
Tesla under probe by U.S. Justice Department for potential securities or wire fraud related to misleading claims about its self-driving technology. [ more ]
Tesla's Biggest Problem Is Still That Justice Department Investigation
Tesla faces possible criminal charges over misleading investors and regulators about self-driving capabilities, potentially leading to its biggest crisis yet. [ more ]
Thousands of Tesla jobs mysteriously vanish from EV maker's websites after mass layoffs and ongoing turmoil
Working at Tesla became highly competitive after a substantial layoff and hiring freeze, with a significant reduction in available job positions. [ more ]
Swedish union slams Tesla for bringing in foreign strike breakers
Tesla has flown in workers from other European countries to work at its service centers in Sweden during a strike, causing backlash from local unions. [ more ]
Even More Tesla Layoffs Are Underway; Design, Engineering, HR Impacted
Tesla's layoffs extended beyond the Supercharger team to other departments, with immediate terminations and pending details on severance packages and benefits. [ more ]
What Happens To The Federal Money Tesla Won For Superchargers
Tesla's decision to dissolve its electric vehicle charging division may lead to questions on federal funding implications for fast-charging stations. [ more ]
After Firing Entire Supercharger Team, Elon Musk Reverses Course and Says He'll Be Spending $500 Million on Growing the Charging Network
Tesla's CEO Elon Musk reversed course on scaling down Supercharger network efforts, committing to over half a billion for growth after facing backlash. [ more ]
Tesla accused of union buster bluster at Buffalo factory
The NLRB is investigating Tesla for allegedly interfering with employees' organizing rights by implementing an Acceptable Use Policy for Workplace Technology. [ more ]
Tesla Sent Its Interns Packing. Now General Motors Is Going After Them.
General Motors aims to offer internship opportunities to former Tesla interns impacted by job cuts, leveraging diverse talents for its software teams. [ more ]
Tesla Pullback Puts Onus on Others to Build Electric Vehicle Chargers
Elon Musk reversed plans to rapidly expand electric vehicle chargers, impacting industry growth and raising doubts on public charger availability. [ more ]
Tesla sues Indian battery maker for trademark infringement with 'Tesla Power'. The Indian company continued using the brand name despite cease-and-desist notice. [ more ]
College Students Say Tesla Is Canceling Summer Internships | Entrepreneur
Tesla rescinds internship offers shortly before summer, after previous layoffs. Students express disappointment but vow to remain optimistic and persistent in securing other opportunities. [ more ]
Tesla prepares to launch newest driver assistance setting -- and it's not related to FSD
Tesla is introducing a new Tesla Voice Assistant feature that will be activated by a 'wakeword' and will always listen, differentiating from their current voice command system. [ more ]