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Tesla Considering xAI Investment, Will Let Shareholders Decide

Tesla shareholders will soon have a say in whether the EV giant should invest in xAI, Elon Musk’s fast-growing artificial intelligence startup. The news was confirmed by Tesla’s official X account, noting that the proposal will be put to a vote during the company’s annual shareholder meeting this November. According to Tesla, several shareholder proposals […]

Tesla Vehicles Can Now Plug In Directly at Rivian Chargers

Rivian has officially begun upgrading its Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plugs, eliminating the need for adapters when Tesla drivers charge at Rivian stations. The upgrade kicked off last week at Rivian’s Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California, marking the company’s first location to offer both NACS and CCS1 […]

Tesla Sales Chief for North America Leaves After 15 Years

Tesla’s long‑time Vice President of Sales, Service, and Delivery for North America, Troy Jones, has departed the company after 15 years, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Jones oversaw Tesla’s largest market through its remarkable growth from a niche Silicon Valley startup to the world’s leading electric vehicle maker. Jones joined Tesla […]

Tesla Gets Green Light in Canada’s $43 Million EV Rebate Probe

Tesla has officially been cleared by Transport Canada in its high-profile $43.2 million CAD (about $31 million USD) EV rebate investigation, with the government finding no evidence of fraud or wrongdoing. The probe was launched earlier this year after Tesla submitted an eye-popping 8,653 claims for federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) rebates over a […]

Elon Musk Unveils Grok 4, Coming to Tesla Vehicles ‘Next Week’

Elon Musk has officially pulled back the curtain on Grok 4, the latest version of xAI’s chatbot, which he boldly declared is the “smartest AI in the world.” During a livestream on July 9, Musk touted Grok 4 as a major leap forward in reasoning, speed, and multimodal capabilities — and Tesla owners won’t have […]

Tesla Highlights U.S. Manufacturing and Veteran Programs for July 4th

In celebration of Independence Day, Tesla is shining a spotlight on its deep American roots — highlighting its growing U.S. manufacturing footprint and commitment to supporting military personnel and veterans. “We believe in building more than just sustainable vehicles and energy solutions – we’re building a company that exemplifies American innovation and supports those who […]

Tesla Nearing Completion of First U.S. LFP Battery Factory

Tesla has officially confirmed that it’s nearing completion of its first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturing facility in North America, located in Sparks, Nevada. Nearing completion of our first LFP cell manufacturing factory in North America pic.twitter.com/OLNRWajz4l — Tesla (@Tesla) June 28, 2025 This marks a major milestone for Tesla, which currently imports […]

Tesla Makes History with World’s First Autonomous Car Delivery

Tesla on Friday completed the world’s first fully autonomous vehicle delivery, with a Model Y driving itself from the company’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home completely unassisted — no driver, no remote operator, and no human intervention at any point. CEO Elon Musk shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), noting that […]

Tesla Allegedly Fires Key Head of Operations, Say Reports

Tesla has reportedly parted ways with one of its top executives, Omead Afshar, who was overseeing operations in North America and Europe, according to Forbes, plus other outlets like CNBC and the WSJ. Afshar joined Tesla in 2017 as an engineer and had risen to become one of Musk’s most trusted insiders. He was promoted […]

Tesla Sends Out Second Round of Robotaxi Invites

Tesla has started sending out a second round of early access invites for its new Robotaxi service in the U.S., just days after the official pilot launched in Austin, Texas, on June 22. The first wave of invites went out on June 20, targeting high-profile Tesla owners, tech influencers, and prominent figures within the Tesla […]

Tesla’s Optimus Robot is ‘the Future,’ Says SpaceX VP

The buzz around Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot is getting louder — and this time, it’s not just coming from Elon Musk. SpaceX VP Jon Edwards, who also serves as the Product Director for Falcon 9 and was the Lead Engineer of the original Falcon 1, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his awe after […]

Tesla Faces Allegations of ‘Deceptive Business Practices’ in France

Tesla once again finds itself within regulatory crosshairs — this time in France, where government investigators have accused the electric vehicle (EV) maker of engaging in “deceptive business practices” tied to its vehicle sales and Full Self-Driving (FSD) claims. According to a report from Reuters, the French finance ministry’s Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control […]

Tesla Robotaxi Impresses in Day-One Ride Across South Austin [VIDEO]

Tesla’s long-anticipated Robotaxi service has officially entered the streets of Austin, Texas, and early feedback suggests it’s already exceeding expectations. In a captivating video shared by @TeslaPodcast on X, we get a front-row seat to a full 10‑mile journey in a Tesla Model Y operating autonomously — no one behind the wheel — across the geofenced […]

Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service, Rides Cost $4.20

It’s official — Tesla has launched its long-awaited Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the rollout in a post on X Sunday morning, noting that customers will pay “a $4.20 flat fee” per ride at launch. The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch begins in Austin this afternoon with customers paying a $4.20 flat fee! […]