Tesla’s China EV Sales Slip 11.5% in January as Competition Heats Up
Elon Musk's Tesla saw a 11.5% drop in Chinese EV sales during January as domestic rivals continued to gain position in the world's largest automotive market. CNBC Report Elon Musk and Tesla faced a setback in China as car sales fell 11.5% in January compared to the same month last year. The company sold 63,238 […]
US probing Teslas over driverless feature
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the US government is investigating Tesla over its self-driving electric vehicles. NHTSA quoted Tesla's “Smart Summon” and “Actuary Smart Summon” allow users to remotely relocate certain vehicles via a phone app. The agency said the feature contributed to the crash, saying, “The reaction time is too […]
Kim Kardashian experiences Tesla’s robot, cybercab first-hand
Automotive expert Lauren Fix joins “Kabuto: Coast to Coast” to discuss the impact of President Trump's victory on Tesla's soaring stock price. Kim Kardashian was recently able to experience some of Tesla's upcoming technology firsthand. The businesswoman and reality TV star posted a video of herself talking to one of Tesla's humanoid robots, Optimus, on […]
Feds investigating the safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ feature
A 2021 Tesla Model Y will run in a “fully autonomous (supervised)” trial on the streets of Florida on April 20, 2024. The company is offering a 30-day trial to new and existing owners. (Pilar Arias/FOX Business) of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) The company announced Friday that it is investigating 2.4 million Tesla […]
California police depts. going green with Teslas complain they’re ‘nearly unusable’ as squad cars
California police are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on Teslas to comply with the state's zero-emissions mandate, but some find them “almost useless” as patrol cars. Since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill in 2020 mandating that all vehicles sold in California be zero-emissions by 2035, several municipalities have begun purchasing modified electric vehicles. […]
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s Robovan, Robotaxi, humanoid robots
Tesla's recent “We, Robot” event showcased a number of innovations, including the long-awaited Robovan, stylish robotaxis, and the humanoid robot Optimus. These self-driving cars and robots will combine efficiency, flair, and cutting-edge technology to change the way we think about urban transportation. Get security alerts, tips from experts – Sign up for Cart Newsletter – […]
Tesla’s Optimus robots were partly controlled by humans: report
The walking, talking Optimus robot that stole the show at Elon Musk's glitzy CyberCab event in Hollywood last week was partially controlled remotely by a human, according to reports. The faceless, six-foot-tall figure served fruity cocktails, danced to techno music and chatted with guests. The Optimus bot was able to walk using artificial intelligence, but […]
Boeing job cuts, stocks hit records, Tesla’s Robotaxi
F/M Investments Senior Portfolio Manager Don Nesbitt shares market opportunities on “Making Money.” U.S. stocks continue to hit record highs for another week Boeing cuts thousands of employees Inflation is progressing faster than expected, especially food inflation. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns about US economy Hurricane Milton leaves damage as businesses try to recover Social […]
Tesla’s value drops $60bn after investors fail to hail self-driving ‘Cybercab’ | Automotive industry
Tesla shares fell 8% after the announcement of its long-awaited so-called robotaxis failed to excite investors, wiping about $60 billion from the company's value. The electric car maker's stock fell to $219.40 in early trading Friday after a Hollywood event in which CEO Elon Musk unveiled his much-touted self-driving car. Musk said the company would […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck gets military makeover with tactical twist
The future of apocalyptic vehicles is here thanks to a collaboration between Archimedes Defense and Unplugged Performance. Together, the two companies have unveiled the STING package for Tesla's Cybertruck, which transforms the Cybertruck into an incredible machine with advanced features tailored for survival and resilience. Explore how these enhancements make the Cybertruck more than just […]