Elon Musk promises Tesla cars will get 'full self-driving features' with...
A Tesla Autopilot update set for August will include "full, self-driving features," CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday.Musk didn't say which self-driving features would be included, though he indicated the...
View ArticleThe Tesla Roadster's SpaceX package will replace the back seats with rockets...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the SpaceX upgrade package the company will offer for the new Roadster will include around 10 small rocket thrusters that will improve the vehicle's acceleration, maximum...
View ArticleA Tesla worker testifies that the electric-car maker stopped him from...
A Tesla employee testified that he was asked to leave the factory after handing out pro-union flyers.The accusations come as Tesla has been ramping up production of its mass-market Model 3.Tesla has...
View ArticleA former Tesla safety director claims he was fired after he raised concerns...
A former Tesla safety director alleges that he was fired for raising concerns about workplace safety conditions and misreported workplace injuries, Jalopnik first reported.He alleges that after...
View ArticleTesla to lay off around 9% of its employees as it 'restructures' (TSLA)
Tesla will fire around 9% of its employees in a round of layoffs that began on Monday, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday.The layoffs will not affect the Model 3 ramp up. During the company's first-quarter...
View ArticleTesla will stop selling its solar panels and battery packs at Home Depot (HD,...
Tesla will not renew its agreement with Home Depot to sell solar panels and battery packs at the retailer's stores, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday.Musk said most Tesla employees who had worked at...
View ArticleTesla's decision to cut 9% of its workforce is a sign the company's cash...
Tesla's decision to cut 9% of its workforce is a sign the company's cash crunch is getting serious.As dramatic as the cuts are, the savings they provide are most likely a small fraction of the cash...
View ArticleThe extravagant cars of 5 world leaders — worth a combined $19 million
Powerful people need powerful motors — or so you may have thought.Select Car Leasing gathered data on the cars of five of the world's most influential leaders, including their estimated price and...
View ArticleTrump's looming sanctions could cripple Iran's auto industry
The US is set to reimpose sanctions on Tehran after withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal.PSA Peugeot announced unwinding of its joint ventures in Iran.The move will likely drive market contraction,...
View ArticleTrump's looming sanctions could cripple Iran's auto industry
The US is set to reimpose sanctions on Tehran after withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal.PSA Peugeot announced unwinding of its joint ventures in Iran.The move will likely drive market contraction,...
View ArticleElon Musk bought $25 million worth of Tesla stock just a day after laying off...
Elon Musk bought about $25 million worth of Tesla stock on Tuesday and Wednesday.On Tuesday, Musk told Tesla employees the company was cutting 9% of its workforce.The share purchases could be a signal...
View ArticleEx-Tesla employees who were laid off this week are surprisingly praising the...
Tesla is firing around 9% of its employees.Some former employees have shared their experiences on LinkedIn, taking a mostly positive tone.Like Instagram, LinkedIn encourages users to present an...
View ArticleTesla has surged more than 20% since Elon Musk warned of the 'short burn of...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in early May that the "short burn of the century comin soon." Since his tweet, shares have risen more than 20%.Still, short-sellers have upped their bets against the...
View ArticleThese are the 30 best cars for summer road trips
When it comes to summer road trips, there are a ridiculous number of vehicle options. We rounded up a variety of wheels, from sporty roadsters to hulking SUVs.Many of these vehicles have actually been...
View ArticleEx-Tesla employees reveal the cryptic ways they learned they were getting...
On Tuesday, Tesla said it was firing around 9% of its employees.Former employees told Business Insider they were surprised by the layoffs.In May, Musk said the company would restructure operations to...
View ArticleChina wants to track every driver by putting RFID chips on car windshields
China is rolling out a program to have RFID chips in all new cars to help with congestion, pollution, and public security.By forcing car owners to have chips installed on their windshields, the...
View ArticleDon't try this at home: Someone parked in front of a fire hydrant and things...
One of the first things you learn during driver's education is to not park in front of a fire hydrant.It's a no-brainer, really. Firefighters need easy access in the event of an emergency.Well, one...
View ArticleThis BMW was once a vision for the future
The BMW Z1 was a revolutionary car from the late '80s. It was the first BMW to feature a plastic exterior and the only car to every have vertical sliding doors. The following is a transcript of the...
View ArticleElon Musk is accusing a Tesla employee of trying to sabotage the company (TSLA)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a Tesla employee has engaged in sabotage against the company, CNBC reports. Musk reportedly said the employee had changed parts of the company's manufacturing operating system...
View ArticleElon Musk reveals that Tesla is building Model 3 cars in a giant tent outside...
Tesla's new Model 3 assembly line is in a tent, CEO Elon Musk said on Monday.Musk posted a photo of the assembly line on Twitter on Saturday, saying it was built in three weeks with "minimal...
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