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Tesla's European Sales Slump Is No Blip

Company sees 8th straight month of year-over-year declining registrations in some markets

(Newser) - Tesla's troubles in Europe stretched into an eighth straight month in August, as the electric vehicle maker faced a combination of rising competition, political controversy, and weakening brand loyalty. Fresh registration data from France, Denmark, and Sweden shows Tesla's revamped Model Y failed to reverse the sales...

Key to Tesla's Huge Court Loss: A Hacker in Starbucks

Washington Post recounts how the hacker uncovered data from fatal crash

(Newser) - Earlier this month, a Florida jury ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in a landmark verdict over a fatal Autopilot crash. Now the Washington Post has an extensive look at a crucial part of the plaintiffs' victory: a hacker uncovered the vehicle's electronic data from the crash, while...

Tesla Keeps Getting Bad News Out of Europe

Sales fall a 7th straight month as Chinese EV makers gain ground, now claim 5% of market share

(Newser) - Tesla's sales in Europe continue to nosedive , with new car registrations dropping 40% year-over-year in July to 8,837 vehicles, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, per CNBC . This marks the seventh month in a row of declining European sales for the US automaker, even...

Feds Launch New Investigation of Tesla

Regulators want to know why company has been slow to report self-driving crashes

(Newser) - Federal auto safety regulators are investigating why Tesla has repeatedly broken rules requiring it to quickly tell them about crashes involving its self-driving technology, the AP reports, a potentially significant development given the company's plans to put hundreds of thousands of driverless cars on US roads over the next...

Tesla Eyes NYC for Robotaxi Expansion

Company looking for data collectors in Queens, though it hasn't yet filed for permits

(Newser) - Tesla appears to be setting its sights on New York City for its next robotaxi expansion, posting a job listing for data collectors to drive its vehicles through the streets of Queens. The company is seeking candidates to serve as "prototype vehicle operators," gathering audio and video...

The US Air Force Wants to Blow Up Cybertrucks

Thinking adversaries might use Musk's stainless steel truck, military wants to test missiles on it

(Newser) - Protesters unhappy with Elon Musk's DOGE machinations came first for Tesla's Cybertruck , but now comes the US Air Force with an eye on destroying the futuristic steel vehicle—though for purposes of national security rather than moral outrage. According to documents uncovered by the War Zone , the...

Tesla Has $29B Worth of Good News for Elon Musk
Tesla:
It's Payday
for Elon Musk
Aug 4, 2025 10:28 AM CDT

Tesla: It's Payday for Elon Musk

CEO is awarded $29B via 96M shares at a cut-rate price

(Newser) - The world's richest man just got a few light-years further away from the poorhouse: Tesla's board announced that it's payday for CEO Elon Musk, who it said in a Monday letter to shareholders has "not received meaningful compensation for eight years." And it's a...

Jury Orders Tesla to Pay $249M in Fatal Crash

Company blasts verdict, says it will appeal

(Newser) - A Miami jury decided that Tesla was partly responsible for a fatal crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assist technology and must pay the victims more than $200 million in punitive damages. The federal jury held that Elon Musk's car company bore significant responsibility because its technology failed...

Ford Teases a 'Model T Moment' for New EV Vehicle

CEO Farley says a big reveal is coming later this month

(Newser) - It's about as big a boast as Ford can make: "This is a Model T moment for us," CEO Jim Farley told reporters on an earnings call this week, referring to an upcoming announcement on electric vehicles, reports Inside EVs . Farley said the automaker will unveil...

Musk Company Announces Nashville Tunnel Project

But Boring Company's proposed projects in other cities haven't materialized

(Newser) - Elon Musk's Boring Company is setting its sights on Nashville for its next tunnel project, aiming to link the city's downtown to the Nashville International Airport. The company says construction will begin as soon as it gets the green light, with the first 10-mile segment potentially opening...

Traffic, Protests, Falling Furniture Mar Tesla Diner Debut

Family is suing after they say outdoor patio covering slammed into woman's head in Hollywood

(Newser) - A man plans on filing suit against Elon Musk's new 24-hour Tesla diner in Los Angeles after he says a piece of furniture on the eatery's rooftop patio came loose and slammed into his wife. "It barely missed our baby's head by inches," a man...

It Was Another Rough Quarter for Tesla

Musk encourages investors to focus on robotaxis

(Newser) - The fallout from Elon Musk's plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits dropped sharply again in the latest quarter. The electric vehicle, battery, and robotics company, which has faced boycotts for months, said Wednesday that revenue dropped 12% and...

Used EVs Are Suddenly a Bargain
Used EVs Are
Suddenly a Bargain
Jul 22, 2025 7:47 AM CDT

Used EVs Are Suddenly a Bargain

Tax credits and falling prices create a rare window for buyers

(Newser) - Electric vehicles are suddenly getting a lot more affordable, and there's a narrowing window to take advantage, Wired reports. Showrooms like EV Auto, with locations in Utah and Colorado, are offering models such as Tesla's Model 3 for around $20,000—but there's a catch: they'...

Elon Musk's New Eatery Is 'Grease Meets the Jetsons'

Tesla Diner opens in LA, with 24-hour restaurant, EV charging stations, and drive-in theater

(Newser) - Fries come with a charge on the side at Los Angeles newest eatery: Elon Musk's Tesla Diner is now open around the clock in West Hollywood, reports SFGate , and also serves as a charging station for electric vehicles and a drive-in theater of sorts. It opened on Monday at,...

Tesla Reportedly Loses a Sales Bigwig

Sources tell the WSJ the company's top sales exec for the continent has left

(Newser) - The drumbeat of dour Tesla stories continues: Sources tell the Wall Street Journal the electric car maker has lost its top North American sales executive, who has been with the company for 15 years. Troy Jones—VP of sales, service, and delivery for the region—has reportedly exited. Electrek...

At Long Last, Tesla Debuts in World's No. 3 Auto Market

Opens showroom in India, where its cars likely cost too much for most Indians

(Newser) - Tesla opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. Located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business center in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet...

Tesla's Autopilot Put to the Test in High-Stakes Jury Trial

Crash involving distracted driver prompts showdown over self-driving claims

(Newser) - Tesla is set to face its first jury trial over a fatal crash involving its Autopilot driver-assist system. The trial in Miami federal court set to begin on Monday centers on a 2019 incident in South Florida in which a Tesla Model S, with its Autopilot engaged, crashed into...

Tesla Board Members May Be Reaching Their Limit With Musk

His latest foray into politics is testing investors' patience again

(Newser) - Elon Musk's re-entry into politics is again testing the patience of the Tesla board, reports the Washington Post . And, yes, that may sound like a familiar story, but "I'm hearing from many shareholders that the frustration is hitting a tipping point," says longtime Tesla and Musk...

Tesla Shares Tumble Over Musk's New Political Move

Company is also facing a slowdown in China

(Newser) - Tesla investors apparently aren't thrilled with CEO Elon Musk's plans to launch a new political party . The company's stock fell more than 7% in premarket trading on Monday, reports CNBC . Musk's move raised fresh concerns among investors already wary of his forays into politics—and...

The Carmaker With the Most 'American' Cars on the Road

Tesla's Model 3 is Cars.com's top pick, and that's not the only Tesla in its top 10

(Newser) - For patriotic ride-seekers and tariff dodgers alike, Cars.com takes a a peek at the factors that determine "just how American your prospective car or truck might be" in its 20th annual American-Made Index . Examined factors for some 400 vehicles with a 2025 model year include the percentage of...

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