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foxnews.comCanada Admits First 2,910 EVs Under New China Import Quota
Tesla accounted for more than 10 percent of the first allocation window. Global Affairs Canada released the updated import figures.
fastcompany.comFormer Tesla data labelers say they would not trust Full Self-Driving
Seven former staffers who trained Tesla's driver-assistance software told Reuters they would not rely on the Full Self-Driving feature. They cited repeated observed failures during their work labeling data for the system.
thestreet.comSpaceX Files to Go Public With New Musk Pay Package Tied to Mars Colony
SpaceX disclosed a compensation plan that could award Elon Musk nearly one billion additional shares if the company reaches several valuation milestones and establishes a permanent human colony on Mars. Tesla separately outlined a package that could give Musk more than 423 millio…
Elon Musk Net Worth Reaches $722 Billion After SpaceX Filing Update
Elon Musk's estimated wealth increased by $45 billion to a record $722 billion following the release of SpaceX's IPO prospectus. The filing showed Musk had pledged far fewer shares as loan collateral than previously assumed.
WiredSpaceX Files for IPO and Discloses Spending on Tesla Vehicles and Security
SpaceX released an investor prospectus on Wednesday detailing its finances and plans for a $1.75 trillion IPO next month. The filing shows purchases from Tesla and expenses tied to Elon Musk's security.
SpaceX Bought $697 Million in Tesla Megapacks and $131 Million in Cybertrucks
SpaceX filed an S-1 registration statement showing purchases of Tesla products totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The filing covers transactions from 2024 through the first quarter of 2026.
SemaforSpaceX Files S-1 for Nasdaq Listing Under Ticker SPCX
SpaceX filed its S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 2026. The filing confirms plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX with a targeted June 12, 2026 debut.
Usa TodayTesla CEO Says Robotaxi Service Will Expand Across U.S. by End of Year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company's Robotaxi service will be widespread in the United States by the end of the year. The service currently operates in limited areas of Texas and California. Wider expansion requires congressional approval to increase the number of self-drivin…
insurancejournal.comTesla Reports Remote Operators Drove Two Robotaxis Into Objects
Tesla disclosed details of 17 robotaxi incidents between July 2025 and March 2026 in a federal database. In two cases in Austin, remote drivers took control of the vehicles and collided with a metal fence and a construction barricade at speeds under 10 mph. Safety monitors were p…
TechCrunchTesla Robotaxis Involved in Two Crashes With Teleoperators
Newly unredacted reports show two low-speed crashes in Austin, Texas, since July 2025 while remote operators controlled the vehicles. Both incidents involved a safety monitor in the driver seat with no passengers aboard. The company had previously redacted crash descriptions subm…
indiatoday.intoday.inElon Musk Visits China With Son and Tesla Executive
Elon Musk traveled to China accompanied by his son and met with Tom Zhu, Tesla's Senior Vice President of the Asia-Pacific region and Global Vehicle Manufacturing. Zhu has worked at the company for more than 12 years. The visit was reported on May 15, 2026.
manufacturing.netElon Musk Joins Business Delegation to China
Elon Musk is traveling to Beijing as part of a group of business leaders. The visit includes attention to Tesla's electric vehicle manufacturing facility and solar panel operations in China. The New York Times reported the trip marks Musk's return to alignment with President Trum…
insurancejournal.comBelgium to Begin Limited Tesla FSD Supervised Testing on Flemish Roads
Flemish mobility minister Annick De Ridder said testing of Tesla’s FSD system could begin within days after regulators review documentation. The trial, spanning roughly 3,000 miles, will assess differences with Dutch infrastructure and traffic rules. It follows the Netherlands be…
TechcrunchDrew Baglino, Ex-Tesla Senior VP, Launches Heat Pump Startup Sadi Thermal Machines
Former Tesla senior vice president Drew Baglino has founded Sadi Thermal Machines, a heat pump startup formed in June 2025. The company shares headquarters in Scotts Valley, California, with Heron Power, which Baglino also started after departing Tesla in April 2024.
teslarati.comLarge Tesla Call Option Flows Precede Report of Musk Trip to China
Unusual Whales reported large call option flows in Tesla shares this morning, notably the 420 strike for May 20 expiration and the 465 strike for June 5 expiration. Shortly afterward, news emerged that Musk would join President Trump and other CEOs on a trip to China. The platfor…
video.foxbusiness.comTesla Reaches 750,000 Model Y Produced at Giga Berlin Since 2022 Opening
Tesla has produced more than 750,000 Model Y vehicles at its Giga Berlin factory since operations began in 2022. The company is currently scaling output by 20 percent and released a new video highlighting the site's paint shop and driving unit production area.
rte.ieTesla in Talks With Irish Government on FSD Supervised Approval
Tesla is engaging with Irish authorities including the NSAI on approval for its FSD Supervised system. The Department of Transport said EU-level approval would allow the technology in Ireland. The Netherlands has granted preliminary approval following 18 months of testing.
cnet.comTesla Offers £199/Month Solar + Powerwall 3 Bundle in UK With 0% Finance
Tesla introduced a Renewable Energy Bundle combining solar panels and Powerwall 3 battery storage for £199 per month including installation at 0% interest. The package, aimed at Tesla owners, can be paired with a Model 3 for a combined £494 monthly payment. Customers pay a £1,747…
thestreet.comDanish Road Traffic Authority Disagrees With Reuters Report on Its Tesla FSD Position
The Danish Road Traffic Authority issued a statement denying it ever expressed opinions on Tesla's FSD Supervised approval. Officials said they cannot recognize any criticisms attributed to them in a recent Reuters report. The pushback directly contradicts claims that the authori…
TechCrunch2026 Tesla Model Y First Vehicle to Pass NHTSA’s New Advanced Driver Assistance Benchmark
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles assembled on or after November 12, 2025, are the first to meet four new pass-fail tests for automatic emergency braking for pedestrians, blind-spot warning, blind-spot intervention and l…
electrek.coTesla Semi Battery Capacities Listed in Federal Regulatory Filing
A public regulatory filing has revealed the official battery capacities for both trims of the production Tesla Semi. The electric truck is manufactured in two distinct versions. The disclosure marks the first official confirmation of the production model's energy storage specific…
cnet.comTesla Recalls 218868 Vehicles Over Delayed Rearview Camera Images
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of more than 218000 Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles because the rearview camera display may be delayed when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The affected vehicles use hardware version 3…
pandaily.comTesla FSD Logs 10 Million km in Netherlands in Under a Month
Real drivers using Tesla's Full Self-Driving system on Dutch public roads accumulated 10 million kilometers in less than one month. The mileage reflects daily use rather than testing, according to a report by @MarioNawfal. The data indicates growing adoption of the technology in…
theverge.comSpaceX and Tesla Plan $55 Billion Semiconductor Plant in Grimes County, Texas
SpaceX filed plans to build a multi-phase semiconductor plant called Terafab in Grimes County, Texas, with an initial $55 billion investment that could reach $119 billion. Tesla and SpaceX will jointly operate the facility, which targets AI chips for Tesla robotaxis and Optimus r…
electrek.coTesla Increases Lease Prices for Cybertruck Premium AWD in US
Tesla has raised the monthly lease prices for its Cybertruck Premium AWD model in the United States. The increase applies to both zero-down and $5,000-down payment options, while prices for the Cyberbeast trim remain unchanged. Estimated delivery for the Premium AWD trim is set f…
teslarati.comTesla Australia Earns $3 Million from Emissions Credits as Storage Revenue Tops EVs
Tesla Australia reported its first revenue from Australia's new vehicle emissions standards, amounting to $3 million. Battery storage accounted for 55% of the company's Australian-sourced revenues in 2025, surpassing electric vehicle sales. Overall revenue declined to $4.5 billio…
benzinga.comTesla Develops In-App Certificate for Battery Repairs to Aid Resale Value
Tesla is introducing a new feature that provides an official in-app certificate for vehicles with repaired or replaced high-voltage batteries. This aims to allow owners to prove the battery's condition, potentially boosting resale value and buyer confidence in the used electric v…
electrek.coBig F Transport Orders 40 Tesla Semi Trucks Following Demo
Big F Transport has placed an order for 40 Tesla Semi trucks following a recent demonstration. Drivers praised the smoother and quieter operation of the electric vehicles. The move aligns with benefits from emissions reductions and regulatory incentives.
fastcompany.comTesla Full Self-Driving Fleet Exceeds 10 Billion Miles
Tesla's vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) have accumulated over 10 billion miles, surpassing a benchmark set by CEO Elon Musk for safe unsupervised driving. The system remains a Level 2 feature requiring human supervision. The company has expanded its robotaxi…
finance.yahoo.comTether Adds Over 6 Tonnes of Gold in Q1 2026, Total Holdings Reach 132 Tonnes
Tether added more than 6 tonnes of gold to its reserves in the first quarter of 2026, pushing total holdings to 132 tonnes worth about $19.8 billion. This follows substantial acquisitions in late 2025, with holdings more than doubling in the past year. Separately, Tesla's fleet r…
foxbusiness.comTesla Increases Unsupervised Robotaxi Fleet to 25 Vehicles Across Three Texas Cities
Tesla Inc. has increased its unsupervised Robotaxi operations in Texas, adding rides in Dallas and Houston to its existing service in Austin. The fleet now totals 25 vehicles across these cities, marking growth since the service's launch in June 2025. Rival Waymo operates in 10 c…
foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.comTesla Sold $143 Million in Vehicles to SpaceX in 2025, SEC Filing Reveals
Tesla disclosed sales of $143 million worth of vehicles to SpaceX in 2025, according to an SEC filing released in early 2026. The transaction involved SpaceX transitioning a significant portion of its gas-powered pickup truck fleet to Tesla's Cybertrucks. The filing highlights sh…
under30ceo.comElon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Tesla CEO Elon Musk testified in his lawsuit against OpenAI, describing most cryptocurrencies as scams while discussing the company's past fundraising plans. The comment came amid combative cross-examination in the ongoing trial over OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit st…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla's Giga Berlin Factory Produces 1,000,000th Drive Unit
Tesla's Giga Berlin factory has produced its 1,000,000th drive unit, doubling output from 500,000 units in under a year. The facility opened in March 2022 and integrates motors, gearboxes, and power electronics into each unit. Every Tesla vehicle requires one such drive unit.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Developing Virtual Queue Feature for Supercharger Stations to Ease Congestion
Tesla is building a virtual queue system for its Supercharger network to allow drivers to hold spots remotely at full stations. The feature aims to reduce physical lines and streamline charging at high-demand locations. Development is underway without a specified rollout date.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Releases Three New Items on Online Shop for Immediate Purchase
Tesla has added three new items to its online shop, expanding its range of branded merchandise. The products are now available for immediate purchase, as reported by @SawyerMerritt. No details on production or shipping were provided.
pymnts.comPatent Application for Tesla Optimus Robot Cameras Published on April 23
A patent application detailing multiple cameras in the head of Tesla's Optimus robot was made public on April 23, 2026. The application, though old, highlights features of the robot's design. @SawyerMerritt reported on the development, noting anticipation for future Optimus versi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSamsung Holds Equipment Move-In Ceremony at $37 Billion Texas Chip Plant
Samsung Electronics conducted an equipment move-in ceremony at its Taylor, Texas facility on April 24, 2026, marking the installation of chipmaking machines set to produce silicon for Tesla and others later in the year. The event follows a two-year delay since groundbreaking in l…
rt.comInvestor Criticizes Tesla's Shift to Robot Production from Model S and X
An investor expressed criticism of Tesla Inc.'s decision to wind down production of its Model S and Model X vehicles in favor of focusing on robots. The investor described the Model S as a high-quality electric vehicle and questioned the efficiency of repurposing production lines…
under30ceo.comTesla CEO Musk Adopts Cautious Tone on Slower Robotaxi Rollout
Tesla's robotaxi business is progressing more slowly than anticipated due to safety and technical challenges. CEO Elon Musk expressed caution during the first-quarter earnings call, adjusting previous ambitious timelines. Analysts noted the delays but emphasized the priority on s…
ibtimes.co.ukTesla Advances Project Terafab with Intel's 14A Process for AI Chips
Tesla is developing its own AI chips through Project Terafab, utilizing Intel's 14A manufacturing process. This move aims to reduce dependency on external suppliers for silicon used in self-driving technology and data centers. The initiative was reported based on information from…
forbes.comTesla Rolls Out Updated Machine Learning Model to Cut Supercharger Wait Times
Tesla has begun deploying an enhanced machine learning model aimed at identifying vehicles intending to charge. The update uses data from 9 million miles of vehicle trajectories to reduce wait times at Superchargers. @SawyerMerritt reported the development based on company inform…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Revokes $29 Billion Interim Compensation for CEO Elon Musk After Court Ruling
Tesla has revoked a $29 billion interim pay package awarded to CEO Elon Musk last year following a Delaware Supreme Court decision that restored his 2018 $56 billion compensation. The company stated in a regulatory filing that the action aligns with a no double-dip principle. The…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Agrees to Acquire Unnamed AI Hardware Firm for Up to $2 Billion in Stock and Equity
Tesla disclosed an agreement to acquire an unnamed AI hardware company for up to $2 billion in common stock and equity awards. Approximately $1.8 billion of the deal depends on service conditions and performance milestones. The disclosure appeared in Tesla's Q1 2026 10-Q filing b…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Launches Powerwall 3P Home Battery System in Germany
Tesla has introduced its Powerwall 3P, a 3-phase home battery, in Germany. The system offers 15.4 kW continuous output and 21 kW peak during outages, designed to serve 95% of German homes with one unit. It includes Tesla's built-in home energy management system.
insideevs.comEurope's New Car Registrations Increase in March 2026 Despite Falling Petrol and Diesel Sales
New car sales in Europe increased in March 2026, driven by strong electric vehicle sales that offset declines in petrol and diesel models. Tesla extended its market comeback during the period. Official data highlighted the shift toward EVs amid diminishing traditional car sales.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla to Begin Volume Production of Semi Truck in 2026 at Nevada Facility
Tesla announced that its Semi truck will enter volume production in 2026 at the Giga Nevada factory. The updated model features a 4680 battery pack and a 500-mile range. The company stated that the vehicle offers lower operating costs compared to diesel trucks for fleet operators…
news.ycombinator.comTesla Prepares to Report Q1 2026 Earnings Amid Delivery and Energy Challenges
Tesla is set to release its first-quarter 2026 financial results today after market close, following a quarter marked by vehicle delivery shortfalls and a decline in energy storage deployments. Analysts anticipate year-over-year revenue growth but sequential declines, with focus…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla to Begin Construction on Research Chip Fab at Giga Texas This Year
Tesla has finalized plans for a research chip fabrication facility at its Giga Texas site and will start construction this year. Elon Musk also stated that the company has begun discussing ideas for its Dojo 3 chip. The developments were reported via a statement from Musk.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Raises Model Y Prices by €1,000 in Several European Markets
Tesla increased prices for its Model Y SUV by approximately €1,000 across various trims in countries including Norway, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. The changes were detected on Wednesday, with no official communication from the company. Prices in the United Kingdom remai…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Expands Model Y L Availability Amid Treasury Wine Stock Surge on China Demand
Tesla has made its larger Model Y L available in 13 markets, including key Asian countries. Separately, Australia's Treasury Wine shares surged 17% driven by strong demand from China and a new regional structure. These developments highlight growing business opportunities in the…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJefferies Raises Tesla Price Target to $350 While Maintaining Hold Rating
Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois increased Tesla's price target from $300 to $350 and retained a Hold rating. He noted expectations for the first quarter to show a gap between Tesla's ambitions and execution. Concerns about funding were also mentioned unless certain conditions…
koreatimes.co.krTesla Cybertruck Registrations Boosted by Purchases from Musk's Companies in Q4 2025
A Bloomberg report indicated that Tesla's Cybertruck registrations in the fourth quarter of 2025 were supported by purchases from companies within Elon Musk's business empire. SpaceX accounted for 1,279 registrations, representing about 18% of the U.S. total for the period. Witho…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Announces Tape-Out of AI5 Chip with Enhanced Capabilities
Tesla has completed the tape-out of its AI5 chip, which offers significant improvements in compute and memory. The chip is designed to support various autonomous and robotic applications. The company is already advancing to subsequent versions of related technologies.