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Tesla sales fall 45% in Europe as rivals’ EV registrations soar

Europe-wide EV sales jumped 37 percent last month, with automakers posting big gains in Germany and the U.K.

February 25, 2025 10:57 AM
Tesla updates autopilot software in China, but owners say it falls short of hopes

Tesla is facing criticism for the autopilot update, which customers say is offered at a lower price or for free from Chinese rivals such as BYD, Huawei and Xiaomi.

February 25, 2025 10:47 AM
NHTSA laid off 4% of staff as part of Trump cuts, spokesperson says

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration laid off 4 percent of its staff as part of a government-wide trimming of probationary employees, a spokesperson said on Feb. 24.

February 24, 2025 05:15 PM
Tesla set to deploy software to enhance autonomous driving features in China, report says

Tesla plans to tell customers the system will guide vehicles to exit ramps and intersections, and that it can recognize traffic signals, make turns and handle changing lanes and speeds, Bloomberg reported.

February 24, 2025 02:18 PM
Dacia Sandero starts 2025 with January sales win; VW fights for second; Tesla tumbles

The small hatchback, which was Europe’s No. 1-seller in 2024, is well ahead of the VW Golf and Peugeot 208, which are in a tight race for second place.

February 23, 2025 07:00 AM
Former Tesla board member denies involvement in Nissan investment

Hiromichi Mizuno said in a post on X that he has “absolutely no involvement” in such a group and doubts that Tesla would have any interest in Nissan’s factories, as the report suggested.

February 22, 2025 12:02 PM
Tesla recalls 380,000 U.S. vehicles over power steering issue; Rivian calls back 17,260 for headlights

Tesla Inc. said it will recall nearly 380,000 U.S. vehicles due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, raising the risk of a crash.

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February 21, 2025 11:44 AM
Tesla courted over Nissan investment by Japan group, report says

The group hopes Tesla will invest in Nissan and believes it is keen to acquire the Japanese automaker's U.S. plants, the Financial Times reported.

February 21, 2025 09:27 AM
Tesla cited by U.S. regulators over worker’s death

Federal regulators have cited Tesla for violating workplace safety rules in connection with the electrocution of a worker last summer at its Austin, Texas, auto-manufacturing plant.

February 20, 2025 03:27 AM
Trump says unfair to U.S. if Musk builds factory in India

India’s government in March unveiled a new EV policy lowering import taxes substantially to 15 percent if a carmaker invests at least $500 million and sets up a factory.

February 19, 2025 07:49 PM
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