Analysis-'Unknowns' Delay Tesla's Ramp-up Of Its Own Cutting-edge Batteries
Tesla Inc is falling short of CEO Elon Musk's target to make its own next-generation batteries, sparking questions over the top electric car maker's ability to maintain its blistering expansion of auto production next year and beyond.
SEC Steps Up Scrutiny Over Musk Comments On $44 Billion Twitter Deal
The U.S. securities regulator quizzed Elon Musk last month over a tweet in which the world's richest person raised doubts over whether he would move ahead with his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc due to concerns over the number of fake users on the platform.
Tesla's High-profile Autopilot Executive Departs
Andrej Karpathy, a high-profile Tesla executive who played a key role in developing the electric car maker's artificial intelligence and driver assistant technology, said on Wednesday he is leaving the company.
Laid-off Tesla Workers File Emergency Plea, Allege Small Severance Pay
Two laid-off Tesla workers filed an emergency motion on Tuesday to stop the electric car maker for allegedly seeking separation agreements for far less severance than legally required.
Tesla Hit By New Lawsuit Alleging Racial Abuse Against Black Workers
Fifteen Black former or current employees at Tesla filed a lawsuit against the electric car maker on Thursday, alleging they were subjected to racial abuse and harassment at its factories.
Tesla Closes An Office As Layoff Hits Autopilot Jobs, Including Hourly Ones
Tesla has shuttered its office in San Mateo, California and laid off roughly 200 employees working on its Autopilot driver-assistant system there, one of the people told Reuters, in a move seen as accelerating cost-cutting.
Musk Says Tesla's New Car Factories 'Losing Billions Of Dollars'
Tesla Inc's new car factories in Texas and Berlin are "losing billions of dollars" as they struggle to increase production because of a shortage of batteries and China port issues, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in an interview published on Wednesday.
Analysis-Elon Musk Opens Door To A Tesla Talent Exodus
Elon Musk needs to cut one in ten jobs at Tesla. Some may already have their eye on the exit.
Exclusive - Tesla's Musk Feels 'Super Bad' About Economy, Needs To Cut 10% Of Salaried Staff
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a "super bad feeling" about the economy and needs to cut about 10% of salaried staff at the electric carmaker, he said in emails seen by Reuters.
Exclusive-Musk Feels 'Super Bad' About Economy, Needs To Cut 10% Of Tesla Staff
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a "super bad feeling" about the economy and needs to cut about 10% of staff at the electric carmaker, he said in an email to executives seen by Reuters.
Exclusive-Musk Feels 'Super Bad' About Economy, Needs To Cut 10% Of Tesla Jobs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a "super bad feeling" about the economy and needs to cut about 10% of jobs at the electric carmaker, he said in an email to executives seen by Reuters.
Exclusive: Feeling 'Super Bad' About Economy, Musk Wants To Cut 10% Of Tesla Jobs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a "super bad feeling" about the economy and wants to cut about 10% of jobs at the electric carmaker, he said in an email to executives seen by Reuters.
Musk Says 'Tesla Is On My Mind 24/7' Amid Concerns About Twitter Distraction
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that "Tesla is on my mind 24/7," trying to soothe investor worries about him being distracted by a Twitter deal that has depressed stocks at the electric car company.
Tesla Investor Calls For Share Buyback After Musk's Twitter Deal Hurts Stocks
Leo KoGuan, a major individual investor in Tesla, on Thursday called on the electric carmaker to buy back shares, after Tesla stocks took a hit from CEO Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter.
Lucid CEO Concerned About Chip Supplies From China Due To COVID-19
The chief executive of Lucid Group Inc on Wednesday expressed concern about chip supplies from China due to COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdowns, adding that the U.S.
Court Says Musk Recklessly Tweeted That 'Funding Secured' For Taking Tesla Private
A court said that Elon Musk's 2018 tweets that funding was secured to take Tesla private was inaccurate and reckless, saying "there was nothing concrete" about financing from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund at that time.
U.S. Judge Says Musk Recklessly Tweeted That 'Funding Secured' For Taking Tesla Private
A U.S. judge has determined that Elon Musk's 2018 tweets that funding had been secured to take electric car maker Tesla private was inaccurate and reckless, saying "there was nothing concrete" about financing from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund at that time.
Ex-Tesla Engineer Aims To Build Next-generation Battery Materials In U.S.
A battery startup founded by a former Tesla engineer announced on Tuesday plans for U.S.-based mass production of next-generation materials aimed at cutting costs, boosting driving ranges and reducing the industry's reliance on China.
Musk's Twitter Deal Could Test Tesla Executive Bench
Elon Musk's move to buy Twitter for $44 billion has raised concerns about the depth of executive talent at his more valuable company, electric carmaker Tesla Inc, in case his attention is further divided by the social media platform.
Judge Rules Musk's Tweets Over Taking Tesla Private Were False, Investors Say
A federal judge has ruled that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's 2018 tweets about having secured financing to take the company private were false, according to court filings by Tesla investors suing the billionaire over the tweets.
April Fools! San Francisco Police Pull Over Driverless Car
San Francisco police were left scratching their heads after they pulled over a car earlier this month for driving without headlights at night and found no one inside.
Tesla To Open Texas Factory Critical To Growth Ambitions
Tesla Inc will on Thursday hold an event to mark the opening of its $1.1 billion factory in Texas, which will help ramp up production of electric vehicles and batteries critical to its growth ambitions.
Musk Promises 'Dedicated Robotaxi' With Futuristic Look From Tesla
Electric carmaker Tesla will make a "dedicated" self-driving taxi that will "look futuristic," Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday, without giving a timeframe.
Tesla To Expand Self-driving Software Testing To All N. America Subscribers In 2022
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said on Thursday the automaker will expand its "Full Self-Driving (FSD)" beta software to all North American FSD subscribers this year and promised a "dedicated robotaxi", without giving details.
Toyota Joins Tesla In Developing Self-driving Tech With Low-cost Cameras
Toyota Motor unit Woven Planet has joined Tesla Inc in trying to advance self-driving technology without expensive sensors such as lidars.
Like Tesla, Toyota Develops Self-driving Tech With Low-cost Cameras
Toyota Motor Corp unit Woven Planet is following the lead of Tesla Inc in trying to advance self-driving technology with low-cost cameras.
Toyota, Aurora Test-drive Autonomous Ride-hailing Fleet In Texas
Japan's Toyota Motor and Aurora Innovation Inc, a U.S. developer of automated driving systems, have started testing an autonomous ride-hailing fleet in Texas, with two safety operators and no passenger on board.
Musk's Plan For Tesla-built Batteries Has An Acceleration Challenge
Elon Musk wants to make cheaper batteries - fast.
Analysis-Ukraine Invasion Sets Back Musk's Dream For Cheaper EVs, For Now
Surging raw materials costs, made worse by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, could set back the dream of Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk and other auto executives to roll out more affordable electric vehicles.
SpaceX Chief Musk Warns That Its Starlink System Could Be 'Targeted' In Ukraine
SpaceX chief Elon Musk warned there was a high chance the company's Starlink satellite broadband service could be "targeted" in Ukraine, which has been hit by Russian invasion.