Tesla

Tesla’s electronic doors are forcing a rethink of car safety rules After fatal crashes in which occupants or rescuers could not open Tesla doors, federal regulators are considering rules that would require obvious mechanical releases—but any new standard could take years By Adam Kovac edited by Eric Sullivan Flush door…

Tesla’s electronic door handles that have been linked to several deaths could lead to tougher safety rules for the entire auto industry. In a notice published today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that complaints about Tesla’s mechanical door release don’t warrant a defect investigation. Instead, the issue is…

Tech mogul Elon Musk reflected on his brief venture into politics in a new interview released Thursday, suggesting he "got carried away." "I think I got a little too involved in politics," the Tesla and SpaceX CEO told The Economist. "I got carried away frankly." Musk took an increased interest…

Drivers who’ve been blinded by the lights, it’s not just your imagination. There are cars on the road with headlights that are so bright they’re illegal. Two years after Tesla informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that low-beam headlights on some Tesla EVs exceed brightness limits, the company’s move…

Updated : , ,   Tesla said Wednesday that its profits fell last quarter as the car company run by Elon Musk shoveled more money into research and development, cutting into profits from a sharp increase in vehicle sales. The Austin, Texas, company reported second-quarter net income of $1.11 billion,…

Tesla's profits fell last quarter as the car company run by Elon Musk shoveled more money into research and development, cutting into profits from a sharp increase in vehicle sales By ALEX VEIGA AP business writer Tesla said Wednesday that its profits fell last quarter as the car company run…

When a manufacturer imports a car or SUV to sell in the U.S. market as a new vehicle, you typically expect said manufacturer be knowledgeable enough to know if it’s legal to, you know, sell it here. Especially when the vehicle in question happens to be one that’s already built…

The big upgrade is that Grok now controls real car functions through natural conversation. Here’s what you can do Phone Calls & Media “Call John” “Play my workout playlist” “Play something upbeat” Vehicle Controls “Set temperature to 72°” or “Turn on the AC” “Make it cooler” “Open the glovebox” Ask…

Tesla plans to ramp up production at its major factory in Grünheide, Germany, near Berlin this year. In addition, the electric car manufacturer intends to hire 3,500 new employees, and the factory is set to serve new markets. Tesla sees demand for its electric cars picking up and profit figures…

The Geely E2 reportedly sold 244,000 units in the first half of 2026, beating the Tesla Model Y and Xiaomi SU7. Starting at around $9,000 in China, the compact hatchback combines a roomy interior with modern tech. Despite the global SUV boom, this simple electric hatchback proves practicality can still…