SEC investigating Tesla for possible securities law violation, report says
Tesla is under investigation by the SEC for not reporting a fatal crash involving Autopilot to its investors, a new report says.
Tesla staff members score lowest on car salesroom test — by design
Compared to traditional car sales personnel, Tesla showroom Product Specialists are more like "museum curators," just as CEO Elon Musk wants them to behave.
‘Pokémon Go’ overloads servers, dominates headlines, gets man fired
The new augmented reality-based game is sweeping the US, Australia and New Zealand, positioning itself as more popular than Twitter without a global launch.
Tesla Model X plows into Montana guard rail in third Autopilot crash
A Tesla Model X veered off the road and hit a wooden guardrail in Montana recently. The driver blames Tesla's Autopilot software.
Top Secret Tesla Masterplan, part 2 is expected this week
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter this weekend that part 2 of the Tesla Motors 'Secret Master Plan' will be published soon, possibly this week.
Punishing success?: California may change its zero-emissions rules midstream
Facing unexpected success with its program of Zero Emission Vehicle marketshare proportions and credits, California is considering changing midstream.
Mercedes-Benz warns Tesla that it’s preparing an electric luxury sedan
Mercedes-Benz's Tesla-fighting sedan won't arrive until 2018, but we might get a preview of it this fall at the Paris Auto Show.
Tesla Model X crashes and rolls; was Autopilot mode on?
A Model X rolled over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, but police officers say it's too early to decide whether Tesla's Autopilot software is to blame.
Ouch! Don’t leave the garage with your Tesla Falcon Wing doors open
The Tesla Model X has doors the swing up for ease of exit in close quarters, but you're supposed to close them before you drive off.
Highly anticipated Tesla Autopilot 8.0 release to roll out in July
Some may say it's too late, or about time, but the Tesla Autopilot 8.0 due to be deployed in the next few weeks has been expected for several months.
Tesla second-quarter deliveries fell short of target despite production jump
Tesla Motors produced just over 18,000 cars in the second quarter, claiming it achieved a steady rate of just under 2,000 cars per week by quarter's end.
Was the man who died in an autonomously driving Tesla really watching Harry Potter?
A witness says the man may have been watching Harry Potter when the car slammed into a tractor trailer at full speed. NHTSA is looking into the fatal crash.
Does Tesla have blood on its hands? The complex morality of autonomy
NHTSA announced an investigation into the death of a man killed behind the wheel of a self-driving car. But is Tesla at fault? The answer is far from clear.
Ruby Tuesday Supercharger stations to give Tesla owners a boost
Ruby Tuesday opened its first Tesla Supercharger station in Missouri this week and intends to open more in restaurants across the country.
Gas station chain shows interest in charging stations, talks with Tesla underway
Electric cars require a network of charging stations for long trips. Gas stations foresee gasoline sales dropping, and Joining the two sounds like a plan.
Tesla 2018 production plans maybe not so ludicrous after all
In a study comparing the growth rates of ten Chinese car manufacturers Tesla's 2018 500,000 car annual production goal doesn't look outrageous.
As an energy infrastructure company that also sells cars, Tesla enters a new phase
Creating a sustainable, clean energy company reflects Tesla CEO's long-term business plan. Tesla cars will make money and spur the electric car market.
Swiss college students set a new world record for the fastest electric car
Students from ETH Zurich and Lucerne University have developed the world's fastest electric car, much faster than any production electric or gas engine car.
Musk wants Tesla to own SolarCity, but his end game is even bigger
Focus on short or even medium term returns from Tesla's planned acquisition of SolarCity misses the point of CEO Elon Musk's long-term holding-company plan.
Tesla wants to buy SolarCity to achieve vertical integration in the energy space
Tesla has officially made an offer to buy SolarCity, one of the largest solar panel and energy service providers in the world.
Roll up the windows: Video shows a Tesla S driving through a flooded tunnel
Driving through flooded tunnels is not advisable, if you have a choice. We don't know if this Tesla driver had a choice, but he passed the stalled ICE cars.
Teslas could be for sale soon in a Nordstrom near you
Elon Musk wants to sell Teslas directly to consumers and not through car dealers. Combine those two facts and selling at Nordstrom is just part of the plan.
There are no jobs on Mars yet, but NASA’s recruiting posters are ready for you
NASA's recruiting posters at the Kennedy Space Center for people to join the Martian Corps are now available to download and print for personal use.
Fiat Chrysler CEO: Tesla is an unprofitable icon
FCA's Marchionne would like to partner with other companies to develop self-driving cars, but doesn't see a way to make a profit with electric cars.
Tesla factory is producing Model S, Model X at a rate of 2,000-plus per week
Tesla promised 2,000 cars produced per week by the end of Q2 2016. It hit that goal at least two weeks early, which bodes well for Model 3 reservations.
Tesla cofounder plays Frankenstein with hybrid electric garbage truck
Tesla cofounder teams with Mac Truck to create a hybrid electric garbage truck. The Mac Truck Model LR utilizes Wrightspeed's Route powertrain.
NHTSA reviews claims that Tesla asked customers to keep quiet about suspension issue – Updated
The NHTSA review of the Tesla Model S suspension complaints has found no defects and nondisclosure language changes are satisfactory.
The Tesla effect: 90 percent of new cars may track your driving by 2020
Tesla's not the only car company interested in tracking driver behavior. By 2020 more than 90 percent of new cars will have the required technology.
LAPD leases 100 BMW i3 EVs
The LAPDis contracting with BMW to lease 100 i3 all-electric vehicles for community outreach and routine department work. The cars won't be used on patrol.
UAE Tesla owners appeal for local service centers with enthusiastic video
In an enthusiastic show of appreciation and support, topped off with a plea for local service centers, a group of Tesla owners in the UAE appeal to Tesla.
What do you do when your e-car battery wears out? Survey finds they almost never do
Electric car batteries may last longer than you think. Tesla cars are sold with a transferable 8-year, Infinite Mileage battery and drivetrain warranty.
Tesla willing to share data to get to autonomy Level 4 faster
Tesla's Elon Musk knows the U.S. government wants solid proof that autonomous cars are much safer than human drivers and has offered to share Tesla data.
Tesla Model X crashes, but logs show vehicle not at fault
On June 6, a Tesla Model X crashed into a building in Irvine, California. The driver said the vehicle “unexpectedly accelerated at high speed on its own."