Tesla’s Robotaxi Gamble in Austin Puts Future of Autonomous Vehicles to the Test

Tesla is approaching what has been described by observers as a critical moment in its history, as the company prepares to launch its long-promised fleet of self-driving “robotaxis” in Austin, Texas. According to sources familiar with the matter, the initiative is being regarded as an existential test for the electric vehicle manufacturer, whose future has […]

Tesla Faces Investor Concerns as Demand Worries Intensify

Tesla shares (TSLA.O) experienced a decline of approximately 2% on Wednesday following a downgrade from Wells Fargo, which raised concerns about the diminishing impact of the automaker’s price cuts on the demand for its electric vehicles. The downgrade to “underweight” comes amid a broader global slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, stemming from a price […]

Turnover on Texas lithium refinery is Elon Musk, brand

Tesla Inc. (TSLA.O) broke ground astronomically on a Texas lithium refinery, Monday. According to CEO Elon Musk, the facility would generate enough battery metal by 2025 to construct around 1 million electric cars (EVs). In order for Tesla to fulfil its lofty EV sales targets, Musk claimed the automaker must move outside its core business of manufacturing […]

Musk claims that Tesla’s pricing decreases increased competition

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (TSLA.O), dismissed worries that a poor economy would stifle buyers’ enthusiasm on Wednesday by claiming that the company’s aggressive price reductions have sparked a desire for its electric automobiles.Despite a dramatic decrease in car profit margins, the business slightly above Wall Street projections for fourth-quarter profits and revenue […]

Musk claims he was engaged in revitalizing Tesla while upholding his $56 bln package

Elon Musk, who was testifying in a Delaware court on Wednesday to refute claims that his $56 billion pay package was based on simple performance goals and approved by a compliant board of directors, claimed that he was entirely focused on Tesla (TSLA.O) in the year 2017 as the battery-powered vehicle manufacturer was in “crisis.”Musk, […]

As analysts foresee a “price war,” Tesla reduces prices in China by up to 9%

In China, the world’s largest auto market, Tesla (TSLA.O) has reduced the starting rates for its Model 3 and its Model Y automobiles by as much as 9%, bucking a trend of hikes in the sector.The price reductions, which were announced in postings on the electric vehicle (EV) behemoth’s China webpage on Monday, are the […]

Tesla loses $ 126 BLN in value amid Musk Twitter deal funding concern

Tesla Inc lost $126 billion in value amid investor concerns that Chief Executive Elon Musk may have to sell shares to fund his $21 billion equity contribution to his $44 billion buyout of Twitter Inc. Tesla is not involved in the Twitter deal, yet its shares have been targeted by speculators after Musk declined to disclose […]

Elon Musk is sued by share holders

Elon Musk was sued by former Twitter Inc shareholders who claim they missed out on the recent run-up in its stock price because he waited too long to disclose a 9.2% stake in the social media company. In a proposed class action filed in Manhattan federal court, the shareholders said Musk, the chief executive of electric […]