Tesla settles lawsuit over autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer in Mountain View
Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of an Apple engineer who died in a 2018 crash after his Model X vehicle was operating in autopilot mode and smashed into a concrete barrier in Mountain View.
Tesla autopilot lawsuit court proceedings begin in Santa Clara County
A mother and two children suing Tesla after their loved one died in an autopilot crash began court proceedings in Santa Clara County on Monday, according to court documents.
Cybertruck engineer urges owners to stop shooting, abusing their trucks
“Cybertruck has lived a tortured life for entertainment - Jumped on, kicked, burned, beaten, and shot (multiple times), the Cybertruck engineer wrote on social media. "Maybe Cybertruck can roam freely on and off-road in peace?"
Former Tesla worker settles discrimination case, ending appeals over lowered $3.2 million verdict
Tesla and a Black man who worked at the company’s California factory have settled a long-running discrimination case that drew attention to the electric vehicle maker’s treatment of minorities.
Angela Chao death: Tesla in spotlight as investigators maintain silence
Years of complaints about Tesla's gearshift design are in the spotlight after Angela Chao died in an accident in February.
Elon Musk slams MacKenzie Scott for donating billions to charities
The Space X founder is taking issue with MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy and the causes she’s giving money to.
San Jose pie shop receives $2K after Elon Musk's promise to 'make things good' over Tesla's canceled order
Elon Musk has fulfilled his promise to "make things good" with a San Jose pie shop which lost thousands of dollars after Tesla backed out at the last minute on a large order with the shop.
Possible arson involving Teslas in SoMa neighborhood
The San Francisco Police Department is investigating two cases of separate Tesla car fires in the early hours of Sunday in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, officials said.
Elon vows Tesla will 'make things good' with San Jose bakery
After learning that Tesla backed out of a deal with a San Jose pie shop at the last minute, leaving the business owner out of thousands of dollars, Elon Musk said he would make amends.
Business booms at San Jose pie shop after Tesla backs out of large order
The owner of the Black-owned business posted a message on social media saying Tesla contacted her to order 2,000 of these pies for about $6,000.
Tesla Cybertruck owners claim their 'stainless steel' cars are rusting
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are voicing their concerns over potential rusting on their new vehicles.
California tech leader targets Elon Musk, calls for boycott of Tesla in Super Bowl ads
Elon Musk was the target of a pair of Super Bowl ads, as a California tech entrepreneur called for a boycott of Tesla's Autopilot technology. “Anyone who buys a Tesla from Elon Musk is an enabler for his reckless behavior," Dan Dan O'Dowd's The Dawn Project said.
Tesla to pay $1.5 million for improperly disposing hazardous waste at its facilities
Prosecutors say Tesla illegally disposed of hazardous waste at its car service centers, energy centers, and its factory in Fremont.
2 children die in multi-vehicle crash in South Bay
Two children died in a crash involving multiple vehicles on state Highway 152 east of Gilroy in Santa Clara County on Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use
Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.
First reported crash involving Tesla's Cybertruck: CHP
The California Highway Patrol has confirmed the first reported crash involving one of Tesla's newly released Cybertrucks.
Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Mountain View Fire Department gets new tool to battle electric vehicle fires
The Mountain View Fire Department has a new tool to help them put out electric vehicle battery fires, which can be notoriously difficult to extinguish. The cutting-edge device helps firefighters cool the inside of a battery, and firefighters say it could help them avert a real disaster as more EVs hit the road.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
Tesla unveils 2023 updates with automated 911 calls, custom horn sounds
Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.