5 h. ago We’re on the road to fully autonomous cars, but the Tesla trial proves the road is going to be bumpy

The Tesla Autopilot court case probably won’t be the last as the journey towards driverless cars continues, predicts our EV Editor, Steve Fowler

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58 h. ago Elon Musk's Tesla on trial after car on autopilot kills woman as she's stargazing

Lawyers for the plaintiff argue the autopilot should have warned the driver and braked when his Model S blew through flashing red lights, a stop sign, and a T-intersection at nearly 70 miles an hour

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61 h. ago Elon Musk's Tesla on trial after autopilot car kills stargazing woman at 70mph

Elon Musk's Tesla are in court after the death of a student in Florida as a car set in autopilot reportedly hit her at 70mph - the electric car company say the crash had nothing to do with their Autopilot technology

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62 h. ago Ministers unveil subsidies of up to £3,750 in desperate bid to boost EV sales

Taxpayers are pumping around £650million into cutting the prices of EVs until 2028-29 so they are more attractive to drivers.

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9 d. ago 'Pay for the damage': Jason Manford calls out driver in local Facebook group after they hit his car

The comedian took to social media to ask for help after his car was damaged

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1 week ago Tesla shares dive as investors fear new Elon Musk political party will damage brand

Fall of 7% in premarket trading would wipe $70bn off firm’s value as market frets CEO’s foray into politics will distract from roleShares in Tesla are heading for a sharp fall in the US as investors fear Elon Musk’s launch of a new political party will present further problems for the electric carmaker.Tesla stock was down more than 7% in pre-market trading on Monday, threatening to wipe approximately $70bn (£51bn) off the company’s value when Wall Street opens. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The detail that many missed as Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering her three in

Prosecutors laid out an extensive circumstantial case during the trial in Morwell, regional Victoria, to prove the poisoning event was deliberate.

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1 week 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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1 week 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

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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

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3 w. 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...

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3 w. ago Australia mushroom lunch trial live: Erin Patterson’s lies must not cause jury to ‘be prejudiced against her’, judge says

Victorian woman, 50, has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder following a fatal mushroom lunch in Leongatha in 2023. Follow liveBeale turns to Patterson’s evidence. He says Patterson had no obligation to give evidence in her trial.He says Patterson does not need to prove her innocence. Continue reading...

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3 w. 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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4 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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