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Tesla Chair Says Only Musk Can Lead Company’s Next Chapter

Tesla's chair insists no one other than Elon Musk is capable of leading the company’s transition into artificial intelligence and robotics — but it’s possible he won’t do it from the CEO’s seat.

September 13, 2025
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Tesla Sales Plunge Across Europe as EV Market Grows

Tesla’s worldwide vehicle deliveries fell 13% in the first half of the year, putting the company on course for its second consecutive annual decline.

September 3, 2025
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla Over Delayed Crash Reporting

Delays of "several months or more" were noted in reporting crashes involving driver-assistance technology.

August 21, 2025
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Tesla Hints at NYC Ride-Hailing With Autopilot Job Posting

A new job listing in Tesla’s Autopilot operations seeks a driver for a prototype vehicle that would gather data for as much as eight hours a day.

August 13, 2025
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Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation

Uber and Lyft also get licenses under a new state law that takes effect Sept. 1.

August 8, 2025
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Tesla Disbands Dojo Team in Blow to AI Autonomous Effort

Tesla plans to increase its reliance on external technology partners, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung.

August 8, 2025
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NHTSA Sought Tesla Robotaxi Ride Last Month

It's a sign that the safety regulator is keeping close tabs on Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving technology.

August 7, 2025
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NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

August 6, 2025
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Musk Seeks Dismissal of Tesla Stock-Sale Suit

The filing came the same day Tesla directors disclosed their decision to grant Elon Musk an interim stock award — valued at $30 billion — while a legal fight over his 2018 pay package drags on.

August 5, 2025
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BMW Strikes Back at Tesla With Longer-Range EVs

The  iX3 SUV will be the first of 40 new or updated models. “We’re 109 years old, and it’s by far the biggest single investment into one architecture we’ve ever done,” CEO Oliver Zipse said.

August 4, 2025