Tesla unveils refreshed 2025 Model Y with bold design and upgraded features
Drawing inspiration from the Cybertruck and Cybercab designs
Tesla is eyeing HBM4 chips from Samsung and SK Hynix to power its Dojo supercomputer
SK Hynix leads but Samsung chases with 4nm node
In a nutshell: Tesla finds itself at the forefront of a heated competition between South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung and SK Hynix. The electric vehicle manufacturer has reportedly reached out to both companies, seeking samples of their upcoming HBM4 memory chips.
Elon Musk's wealth skyrockets, becomes first person to surpass $400 billion
Musk is almost as wealthy as the world's second- and third-richest people combined
Judge denies Elon Musk's billion-dollar Tesla pay package for a second time
The requested $6 billion in lawyers' fee was also denied
What just happened? What's worse than having a multi-billion compensation package denied to you by a judge? Having it denied a second time, despite being overwhelmingly re-approved by Tesla shareholders. That's the situation Elon Musk has found himself in after Delaware judge Kathaleen McCormick upheld her original ruling that called the payment excessive. She also denied a request from lawyers who brought the case to be paid $6 billion.
Study shows Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate of any car brand
The human element in road safety cannot be ignored
Chinese EV battery giant predicts Tesla's 4680 battery project will fail
Big quote: Zeng remarking on Musk's tendency to overpromise on timelines. "Maybe something needs five years," Zeng said. "But he says two years. I definitely asked him why. He told me he wanted to push people."
Elon Musk admits full self-driving likely won't be possible on older Tesla vehicles
Musk promised free upgrades to customers with older models, but retrofitting may prove challenging
Tesla says it's on track to produce "more affordable" vehicles in 2025
They might not be as cheap as $25,000, though
Tesla's "full self-driving" faces another NHTSA probe after fatal crashes in low-visibility conditions
The agency won't let Tesla catch a breather
Tesla Optimus robots were all remotely controlled by humans at "We, Robot" event
"Today, I am assisted by a human," said one of the robots
Elon Musk unveils autonomous Cybercab and Robovan at sci-fi-themed event
Optimus robots served drinks and mingled with the crowd
Forward-looking: The Cybercab, with its sleek design and advanced capabilities, embodies Elon Musk's vision of a future where autonomous transportation is the standard. However, the journey from concept to widespread implementation will likely be filled with technological and regulatory hurdles.
Tesla kills off entry-level Model 3, cheapest trim now costs over $42,000
Farewell to Tesla's sub-$40k electric dream
Software fixes now account for over 20% of car recalls
These recalls will only increase as more software-defined vehicles enter the market
GM electric cars can now use Tesla's Supercharger network
All you'll need is a $255 Tesla adapter
What just happened? General Motors' electric vehicles can now juice up at Tesla's extensive Supercharger network across the United States. This collaboration has been in the works for over a year after GM announced plans in early 2023 to adopt Tesla's proprietary charging connector and software for its upcoming EVs.
Chechen warlord claims Elon Musk remotely disabled Cybertrucks he "gifted"
Musk has, of course, denied gifting the leader a truck in the first place
Tesla "Full Self-Driving" will soon make it to Europe and China – with a big asterisk
FSD will be out of the US and gain improved autonomous capabilities in early 2025
Tesla Cybertruck catches fire after crashing into a fire hydrant
The incident highlights the challenges in putting out EV fires
Elon Musk could sell billions in Tesla stock to plug X's financial holes
Musk's stake in Tesla is one of the few sources for raising emergency funds for X
Tesla is hiring Optimus robot trainers: earn $48 per hour for wearing motion-capture suits and VR headsets
Applicants must meet specific height and fitness requirements
Tesla rolls out first-ever Cybertruck with dry cathode battery following years of development
If the gambit pays off, Cybertrucks could eventually become cheaper
In context: Tesla set the stage for this milestone back in 2019 when it pulled the trigger on a major battery tech acquisition. The EV maker scooped up Maxwell Technologies and its promising "dry electrode" coating process, originally developed for supercapacitors. At the time, Tesla was still relying on partnerships with suppliers like Panasonic for cell production. But the Maxwell deal signaled Elon Musk's ambitions to bring that technology fully in-house.
Tesla Optimus robots will soon help the company build its electric vehicles
Corporations and the affluent will be the first customers
Court to decide on $7.6 billion legal fee for lawyers who voided Elon Musk's pay
About $370,000 for every hour worked
Tesla deliveries set to fall for second consecutive quarter, a first for the company
Tesla is not having a good year so far