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February 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Tesla's law firm helps draft bill some experts say could restore Musk's pay package

A law firm representing Elon Musk and Tesla helped draft a bill some experts say could, if passed, possibly restore Musk's lost multibillion-dollar compensation package.
February 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In this March 22, 2022, file photo, Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant on near Gruenheide, Germany. The new plant, officially called the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, is producing the Model Y as well as electric car batteries.
February 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Tesla shares have plunged while Musk takes on Washington. Is that the reason?

Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla electric car company have fallen sharply, leading some investors to wonder if the drop is related to his cost-cutting work in Washington.
February 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant on March 22, 2022 near Gruenheide, Germany.
February 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Tesla shareholders raise concerns as stock slides

Tesla’s stock rebounded Wednesday but has been falling for months, with investors worried about Elon Musk's focus on Washington, D.C.
February 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
VIDEO: Tesla shareholders raise concerns as stock slides
February 12, 2025 at 5:09 AM

Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages

Tesla has sued its own customers and journalists in China for defamation – and won just about every time
February 12, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This February 2025 image shows Zhang Yazhou's Weibo social media account with videos she posted talking about Tesla in 2022 in Henan Province. (AP Photo)
2 months ago

Police treating Tesla explosion outside Trump Vegas hotel as possible act of terror

A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck arrived outside the hotel’s entrance around 8:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day and, within seconds, burst into flames, killing the driver and leaving seven injured.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Police treating Tesla explosion outside Trump Vegas hotel as possible act of terror
3 months ago

Elon Musk loses out on $50 billion Tesla payday after judge's ruling. Here's why.

A judge again rejected Elon Musk's $50 billion Tesla payday. The compensation package would have made Musk the highest-paid executive ever.
3 months ago
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
3 months ago

3 teens dead, 1 person seriously injured in California Cybertruck crash

Three people were killed and one was seriously injured in a vehicle crash in Piedmont, California, according to police.
3 months ago
Three young adults are dead and one is injured after a solo vehicle crash in Piedmont, Calif. early Wednesday, police said.
4 months ago

Tesla crash reports prompt government probe of self-driving feature

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating some 2.4 million Tesla vehicles after reports of self-driving crashes.
4 months ago
Close-up of Tesla logo on a red wall at Tesla showroom, Santana Row, San Jose, California, August 3, 2024.
4 months ago

Tesla unveils its Cybercab in move Musk hopes will steer company into new era

A self-driving taxi that can collect passengers and drive them to their destinations safely is an idea Musk has been toying with for several years.
4 months ago
A self-driving taxi that can collect passengers and drive them to their destinations safely is an idea Elon Musk has been toying with for several years.
4 months ago

Tesla set to unveil its Cybercab in move Musk hopes will steer company into new era

Tesla is set to hold an event Thursday titled “We, Robot” where the company is expected to unveil a fully autonomous vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has called a “Cybercab.”
4 months ago
A Tesla all electric Model X is displayed during the British Motor Show 2024 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Aug. 15, 2024, in Farnborough, England.
7 months ago

Tesla recalling 1.8 million vehicles

Tesla recalled more than 1.8 million vehicles because of a hood issue that could increase the crash risk.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Tesla recalling 1.8 million vehicles
7 months ago

Tesla shares sink after company reports lower profits

The stock fell 12% in early trading Wednesday.
7 months ago
The stock fell 12% in early trading Wednesday.
7 months ago

Tesla shares plummet after company reports falling profits

The company faces sluggish sales and heightened competition.
7 months ago
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk walks next to a screen showing an image of Tesla Model 3 car during an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai, China Jan. 7, 2020.
8 months ago

Tesla votes to restore Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package

Shareholders voted to restore Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk’s record-breaking pay package after a Delaware judge threw it out earlier this year.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Tesla votes to restore Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package
8 months ago

By The Numbers: The Tesla shareholders vote

A look at the numbers behind the vote today that made Elon Musk the world's richest person for the second time.
8 months ago
VIDEO: By The Numbers: The Tesla shareholders vote
10 months ago

Federal regulators finds Tesla’s 'Autopilot' has ‘critical safety gap’

Federal regulators say that a “critical safety gap” in Tesla’s "Autopilot" system may be responsible for hundreds of accidents and more than a dozen deaths.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Federal regulators finds Tesla’s 'Autopilot' has ‘critical safety gap’
10 months ago

Business Headlines: Tesla struggles as stock hits its lowest level in over a year

The drop in stock came shortly after the electric vehicle maker announced it was laying off 10% of its workforce
10 months ago
VIDEO: Business Headlines: Tesla struggles as stock hits its lowest level in over a year
10 months ago

Why Tesla's stock price is plummeting in 2024

A lack of new, affordable models could be driving customers away from the EV carmaker.
10 months ago
A lack of new, affordable models could be driving customers away from the EV carmaker.
10 months ago

Tesla stock has plummeted this year. Will the company recover?

The company is one of the worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500.
10 months ago
Elon Musk gets in a Tesla car as he leaves a hotel in Beijing, May 31, 2023.
1 year ago

Tesla recalls nearly 200,000 vehicles

The recalls are due to a software problem with the rearview camera.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Tesla recalls nearly 200,000 vehicles
1 year ago

Tesla recalls 200k cars over camera issue

Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the backup camera may not display an image.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Tesla recalls 200k cars over camera issue
1 year ago

Tesla recalls 200,000 cars over backup camera

Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles because the backup camera can malfunction while the car is in reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Tesla recalls 200,000 cars over backup camera
1 year ago

Tesla stock plummets more than 10% after earnings miss expectations

Tesla also warned of sluggish production in 2024.
1 year ago
A sign is posted in front of a Tesla office on April 20, 2022 in Fremont, Calif.
1 year ago

Elon Musk wants more control of Tesla. Here's why

The move would tie the company's fate closer to its high-profile founder.
1 year ago
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, June 16, 2023.
1 year ago

Manual mania, Cybertruck's arrival: 5 shockers in the auto industry

The trends that shook up the automotive industry in 2023.
1 year ago
Tesla's new Cybertruck on display at a Tesla store in San Diego, California, Dec. 9, 2023.
1 year ago

Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles over autopilot safety issue, government agency says

Tesla will release a software update for the cars.
1 year ago
An unsold 2023 Model X sports-utility vehicle sits outside a Tesla dealership June 18, 2023, in Littleton, Colo.
1 year ago

Tesla recalling more than 2 million cars

The move comes due to issues with their popular autopilot feature.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Tesla recalling more than 2 million cars
1 year ago

Tesla to recall more than 2 million cars

The recall is due to an issue with the Autopilot feature and comes after a two-year investigation by the NHTSA into a series of crashes.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Tesla to recall more than 2 million cars
1 year ago

New ‘Cyber Trucks’ released by Tesla

The first futuristic style vehicle has been released to only a dozen customers and their new all-wheel drive feature is said to be coming next year.
1 year ago
VIDEO: New ‘Cyber Trucks’ released by Tesla
1 year ago

What to know about the Tesla Cybertruck ahead of its delivery event

The company will make the first deliveries of the Cybertruck on Thursday.
1 year ago
Tesla's new Cybertruck is shown on display at a Tesla store in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023.
1 year ago

First Tesla Cybertruck deliveries to be made Thursday

The original Cybertruck prototype was revealed four years ago.
1 year ago
The original Cybertruck prototype was revealed four years ago.
1 year ago

EEOC sues Tesla, alleging race discrimination and retaliation against Black employees

Tesla, the electric car company, is facing accusations of racial harassment and discrimination against Black employees outlined in a federal lawsuit filed by the EEOC.
1 year ago
A Tesla store in Paramus, N.J., June 17, 2023.
2 years ago

Man shot dead at Tesla charging station in Colorado

The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. local time in a parking lot in Edgewater, in the Denver area, authorities said.
2 years ago
The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. local time in a parking lot in Edgewater, in the Denver area, authorities said.
2 years ago

Tesla to open new battery factory

The company will open a factory in Shanghai to produce “mega pack” batteries that will be able to supply power to local grids where demand is high.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Tesla to open new battery factory
2 years ago

Tesla owner sues automaker, alleging privacy violation

The owner's lawsuit comes after a Reuters report that said a small group of former Tesla employees shared videos recorded by cameras inside the cars.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Tesla owner sues automaker, alleging privacy violation
2 years ago

Tesla posts record for quarterly deliveries

The car company said it built 441,000 electric vehicles and delivered more than 422,000 electric vehicles in the first three months of 2023.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Tesla breaks new company record
2 years ago

How this automaker is stealing sales from Tesla

The marque's latest models command a 12-month wait time.
2 years ago
Client deliveries of the Spectre EV begin in the fourth quarter of this year.
2 years ago

Feds investigating fatal crash where Tesla plowed into parked firetruck

NHTSA has opened a special investigation into a fatal Tesla crash in California last month that will look at the vehicle's advanced driver assistance system.
2 years ago
The driver of a Tesla died in a crash on Feb. 18, 2023, Walnut Creek, California.
2 years ago

Tesla cuts US Model S and Model X prices

The move from Tesla follows a cut in January that slashed prices as much as 20%.
2 years ago
A Tesla Model X electric car is seen at the Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, Jan. 9, 2020.
2 years ago

Deadly crashes involving Teslas kill 5 over the weekend

On Saturday, a driver was killed in Northern California, and four people were killed late Friday night on New York's Long Island. Both crashes are under investigation.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Deadly crashes involving Teslas kill 5 over the weekend
2 years ago

Tesla recalls more than 360,000 vehicles

Tesla is recalling up to 362,758 cars equipped with its full self-driving beta software or pending installation over concerns it can increase the risk of a crash.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Tesla recalls more than 360,000 vehicles
2 years ago

Tesla recalls more than 362K vehicles over self-driving software

A federal agency said Tesla's Full Self-Driving software increased the risk of accidents.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Tesla recalls more than 362K vehicles over self-driving software
2 years ago

Man shot outside Tesla distribution center in California

A 26-year-old man was shot outside a Tesla Distribution Center in California. The suspect fled the area.
2 years ago
A Tesla Model S charges at a Tesla supercharger station in Cabazon, California, on May 18, 2016.
2 years ago

Controversial firings follow Tesla union launch. Will the organizing effort win?

The organizing effort faces formidable challenges despite a U.S. labor resurgence.
2 years ago
Tesla Inc. Gigafactory 2, which is also known as RiverBend, is pictured, March 26, 2020, in Buffalo, New York.
2 years ago

Tesla recalling more than 360K cars over potential crash risk

The Tesla cars are equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta software, the NHTSA said.
2 years ago
The company logo outside a Tesla store in Cherry Creek Mall in Denver, Feb. 9, 2019.
2 years ago

Tesla to open some of its charging stations, as Biden seeks to expand US network

Tesla, for the first time, will open a portion of its U.S. Supercharger and Destination Charger network
2 years ago
A Tesla Model S charges at a Tesla supercharger station in Cabazon, California, on May 18, 2016.
2 years ago

Tesla to open more charging stations as Biden seeks to expand US network

Tesla plans to share about 7,500 charging stations before the end of 2024.
2 years ago
Tesla plans to share about 7,500 charging stations before the end of 2024.
2 years ago

Tesla erupts in flames on California highway

Fire officials in Sacramento said a Tesla Model S burst into flames when its battery compartment spontaneously caught fire.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Tesla erupts in flames on California highway
2 years ago

Tesla slashes car prices as much as 20%

Tesla faces weakening demand amid heightened competition.
2 years ago
Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020, in Washington.
2 years ago

Tesla stock plummets after disappointing sales report

The company has lost nearly three-quarters of its value since CEO Elon Musk began investing in Twitter.
2 years ago
The company has lost nearly three-quarters of its value since CEO Elon Musk began investing in Twitter.