Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations
The U.S.’ top auto safety agency said it had identified more than 50 reports of FSD running red lights, crossing yellow lines, or making illegal turns.
Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y
The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively — just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla’s current offerings.
TechCrunch Mobility: Toyota makes a $1.5B bet on the startup ecosystem
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Tesla’s insurance arm accused of ‘egregious delays’ and ‘systemic failures’ by CA regulator
California’s Department of Insurance has been warning Tesla to fix its claims process since 2022, but consumer complaints have skyrocketed anyways.
Tesla has its best sales quarter ever as EV tax credit expires
The tax credit’s expiration on September 30 motivated buyers to take advantage of the $7,500 incentive, giving Tesla a shot to return to sales growth in 2025.
TechCrunch Mobility: Self-driving trucks startup Kodiak goes public and a shake-up at Hyundai’s Supernal
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Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’
The company’s regulatory policy team is trying to clean up a mess that CEO Elon Musk spent $300 million to help create.
TechCrunch Mobility: The two robotaxi battlegrounds that matter
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Tesla is redesigning its door handles following safety probe, Bloomberg investigation
Chief designer Franz von Holzhausen said Wednesday that the company is “working on” combining the electronic and manual door releases after owners have reported getting trapped.
Tesla is recalling Powerwall 2 batteries over fire risk
Tesla is recalling an unspecified number of Powerwall 2 home batteries in Australia after receiving reports of fires.