20 h. ago Tesla sales grow again as EVs account for a quarter of car sales in June

Car sales up 6.7 per cent with electric car sales up 39 per cent, but EVs still behind government targets

Economics

48 h. ago Tesla sales slump once again as Musk pays price for Trump ties

Tesla’s biggest rival BYD saw electric vehicle sales hit new high in June

Economics

3 d. ago One country where Tesla deliveries have risen as sales drop elsewhere

The EV-maker has continued to face challenges as competitors gain market share and CEO Elon Musk's popularity declines

Politics

9 d. ago The Elon Musk effect continues as Europe’s Tesla sales drop for fifth month in a row

Tesla's stock price fell by more than 4 per cent in early afternoon trading

Politics

9 d. ago Bodycam shows what happened when 'distressed' baby was found in roasting car with its windows up

They were called to the scene on June 17 amid reports of a baby alone in a car with 'the engine off and windows up.'

Politics

9 d. ago Voices: As Tesla’s sales continue to slump, is it time for Elon Musk to step aside?

The former ‘first buddy’ is back in the driving seat of his car business, but hasn’t been able to take the brakes off decline in the key European market since leaving the White House. So who else might be able to turn around the fortunes of the EV juggernaut, asks James Moore

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9 d. ago Business news live: Tesla sales fall in Europe, FTSE 100 drops and Bumble to lay off hundreds of jobs

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Society

9 d. ago Business news live: Tesla sales fall in Europe, FTSE 100 flat and Bumble to lay off hundreds of jobs

Stock markets latest updates and business news on Tuesday

Society

9 d. ago Tesla sales plummet despite surge in drivers buying electric cars

Increased competition from Asian manufacturers and reputational damage to the brand could be behind the fall

Economics

9 d. ago Tesla’s EU sales slump continues; Eurostar services disrupted after ‘cable theft’ – business live

Six trains between London and Paris cancelled after theft of cables at Lille leave passengers strandedThe price of the world’s first malaria vaccine for children in endemic countries will be reduced by more than half, to less than $5, according to the drugmakers GSK and Bharat Biotech.The vaccine, called Mosquirix or RTS,S, was developed by GSK and the non-profit health organisation PATH, and was the first malaria vaccine to be recommended by the World Health Organization in October 2021. It is one of two malaria shots recommended by the WHO.“As an epidemiologist working in malaria vaccine development and delivery, I have seen the impact malaria vaccines are already having on children in high-burden regions of Africa. As a result of the collaboration between the research community in implementing endemic countries, industry, NGOs and multilateral organisations, the world’s first malaria vaccine is helping to reduce all-cause mortality and hospitalisations of severe malaria among chi...

Economics

1 week ago Tesla’s EU sales slump continues; China’s premier warns global trade tensions ‘intensifying’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in UK defence Babcock have surged 13% at the start of trading, after it upgraded its medium-term forecasts and hailed a ‘new era’ for defence (see earlier post).After several turbulent sessions, the financial markets seem calm this morning, as the Israel-Iran ceasefire holds.‘’Optimism about the fragile ceasefire holding between Iran and Israel has bubbled through markets, lifting equities, but more doubts are now creeping in about the truce holding.Wall Street rose in a relief wave, pushing the S&P 500 close to record highs. Sentiment has held up in Asia and European indices largely look set for a positive start to trading. Nevertheless, a little more uncertainty is seeping in. A leaked report from US Intelligence casting doubt on the effectiveness of the US strikes in crippling Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, has led to some worries that military action could resume. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago How to talk to your kids about Middle East wars in Gaza, Iran and Israel

Youngsters can grow fearful in times of conflict, even if they are not directly involved. Here's five top tips on how to discuss the difficult subject of war with them

Politics

1 week ago Elon Musk pins his hopes on a fleet of robotaxis as Tesla sales tank

Tesla shareholders have stood by Musk over the years

Economics

1 week ago Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plunge

Elon Musk has long promised to put a fleet of driverless Tesla “robotaxis" on the roads, but fans and shareholders have been kept waiting

Economics

2 w. ago ‘This is the looting of America’: Trump and Co’s extraordinary conflicts of interest in his second term

Bitcoin, internet, EVs, private dinners for hire – the list of pay-for-play and quid quo pro goes on, and on and onThe South Lawn of the White House had never seen anything like it. The president of the United States was posing for the world’s media against a backdrop of five different models of Tesla, peddling the electric vehicles with the alacrity of a salesman on commission.“I love the product, it’s beautiful,” Donald Trump said as he sank into the driver’s seat of a scarlet Model Y. With the Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, beside him, he went on to enlighten the American people that some Tesla models retail for as little as $299 a month, “which is pretty low”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago I planted my tomato plant near one popular herb to make the fruit taste 'even juicier'

With tomato season in full swing, you might want to learn how to grow your own - to ensure they taste even better, it's important to plant them near one common herb

Politics

3 w. ago What London wants from the Spending Review as fears of snub grow

What London wants from the Spending Review as fears of snub grow  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Tomato plants grow 'best ever fruit' with homemade fertiliser 'like liquid gold'

Tomato plants need a lot of nutrients to grow healthily and produce fruit compared to other crops - and it turns out that the main ingredient to make the best fertiliser is hiding in your garden

Politics

4 w. ago UK sales of new Tesla cars slump by more than a third amid Musk backlash

Electric carmaker sold 36% fewer cars year on year in May as it loses ground to China’s BYD and other rivalsBusiness live – latest updatesSales of new Tesla cars slumped by more than a third in the UK last month as the electric carmaker lost ground to China’s BYD and other rivals, amid a political backlash against Tesla’s billionaire boss, Elon Musk.Tesla sold 2,016 vehicles in the UK in May, down from 3,125 in May 2024 – a 36% drop, according to the monthly snapshot from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Tesla drivers are ditching their cars and buying Polestars in record numbers

Polestar boss says his dealers are converting Tesla owners ‘at a fairly high rate’

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