Tesla's stock soars after company posts surprising 3Q profit

Tesla posted a surprising profit of $143 million in its latest quarter, raising hopes the electric car pioneer may finally be turning the corner after posting mostly losses during its first decade as a publicly held company.

Tesla begins selling car insurance to Tesla vehicle owners

Tesla owners can now buy insurance policies from the electric car company in what may be an essential step toward it selling driverless vehicles. The company said Wednesday it's now selling policies in California and will go nationwide at an undisclosed date.

Consumer Reports: Tesla should drop Autopilot name

In the wake of a fatal May crash, Consumer Union, publisher of Consumer Reports magazine, is calling on Tesla Motors to disconnect the automatic steering function of its so-called "auto-pilot system" until Tesla can assure consumers and the government that it is safe and reliable.