10 h. ago ‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing

Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers?It was a Monday afternoon in June 2023 when Rita Meier, 45, joined us for a video call. Meier told us about the last time she said goodbye to her husband, Stefan, five years earlier. He had been leaving their home near Lake Constance, Germany, heading for a trade fair in Milan.Meier recalled how he hesitated between taking his Tesla Model S or her BMW. He had never driven the Tesla that far before. He checked the route for charging stations along the way and ultimately decided to try it. Rita had a bad feeling. She stayed home with their three children, the youngest less than a year old. Continue reading...

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26 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

4 d. ago Watch: Tesla drives itself from factory to new owner in world’s first autonomous delivery

Tesla says it has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in autonomous driving: a car that delivers itself with no human involvement whatsoever.

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8 d. ago Tesla’s Robotaxi rollout has started – and users are taking to the internet to share their horror stories

In one video, a passenger is dropped off in the middle of a busy intersection by their robotaxi

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1 week 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

1 week ago US investigates Tesla’s Robotaxi launch after videos show erratically driving cars

The limited rollout in Austin, Texas, included pro-Tesla influencers using the paid ride serviceThe main transportation safety regulator in the US is requesting information from Tesla after videos showed the company’s self-driving Robotaxis exceeding the speed limit or veering into the wrong lane. The company launched the service in Austin, Texas, over the weekend.Tesla heavily promoted the initial, limited rollout of its Robotaxis, which included pro-Tesla influencers using the paid ride service and showing off footage of their trips. Instead of positive promotion, though, those videos appear to have drawn scrutiny from the National Highway Transit Safety Administration (NHTSA), as the cars struggled to comply with traffic laws. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Drivers are just realising why Elon Musk's car company is called Tesla

Tesla is one of the most famous car companies in the world - but the name has a very special meaning few people know about thanks to Elon Musk. Here's what you need to know

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2 w. ago The 10 best Tesla alternatives 2025: Our favourite rivals to Elon Musk’s EVs

Gone off Tesla lately? Try these 10 top alternative electric cars instead

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3 w. ago BYD launches cheapest UK model in bid to overtake Tesla as biggest electric carmaker

Dolphin Surf will start at £18,650 – among the cheapest new vehicles on sale in BritainBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese manufacturer BYD has launched its cheapest model in the UK, in the latest stage of its efforts to overtake Tesla as the world’s biggest electric carmaker.The Dolphin Surf will start at £18,650, a price that puts it among the cheapest new vehicles on sale in Britain. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Donald Trump hits back in Elon Musk feud saying Space X boss 'out of his mind' and considers selling Tesla

War-of-words between US president and world’s richest man escalates further after explosive public falling-out

Politics

4 w. ago Donald Trump hits back in Elon Musk feud saying Space X boss 'out of his mind' as he considers selling Tesla

War-of-words between US president and world’s richest man escalates further after explosive public falling-out

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last month 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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last month 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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last month Tesla sales slump sees China's BYD overtake Elon Musk's electric car firm in Britain

Tesla registrations in the UK dropped 36% to 2,016 in May, compared to 3,152 a year ago, according to new figures

Economics

last month Eurozone interest rate cut expected; Tesla’s UK sales drop by a third – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe UK car market has returned to growth, new data shows, but sales of Teslas have fallen by a third.Overall car registrations rose by 1.6% in May, to 150,070 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). That’s the strongest May for new car sales since 2021, but 18% below pre-Covid levels. Continue reading...

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