NHTSA officials are opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides.
September 4, 2026Latest News Updates From Bernard Condon
Tesla launches robotaxi service with Cybercabs
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control.”
September 4, 2026NTSB: full accelerator press preceded fatal Tesla crash in Texas
Federal investigators looking into a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home are suggesting the vehicle's self-driving software wasn't to blame.
July 16, 2026Tesla Makes Smallest Annual Profit Since the Pandemic
The company reported Jan. 28 that net income last year dropped 46% to $3.8 billion despite the introduction of cheaper models and CEO Elon Musk's promise to remain laser-focused on the company.
January 29, 2026Tesla Profit Falls 16% as It Becomes ‘Toxic Brand’
The fallout from Elon Musk’s plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits dropped sharply again in the latest quarter.
July 24, 2025Tesla Sales Fell Sharply in Q2 Over Musk Backlash
Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away.
July 2, 2025NHTSA Eyes Tesla Robotaxis After Errors in Test
NHTSA is looking into Tesla’s robotaxis after videos of its test runs showed them going straight through an intersection from a turning lane and driving down the wrong side of the road.
June 25, 2025Democratic Lawmakers Try to Delay Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout
A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas is asking Elon Musk to delay the planned rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure that the vehicles are safe.
June 20, 2025Feds Question Musk, Tesla on Safety of Driverless Taxis
Federal safety regulators have asked Elon Musk and Tesla to explain how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents when they hit the road in Texas next month before a national rollout.
May 13, 2025Tesla Could Benefit the Most From New NHTSA Rules
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
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