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Tesla Reports 14 Robotaxi Crashes in Texas Pilot

Tesla's robotaxis have been involved in over a dozen crashes in Austin since service began, according to reports the carmaker has made to regulators.

February 17, 2026
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House Panel Advances Bill on Electric Car Door Safety

The Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act, or SAFE Exit Act, was forwarded to the full committee during a markup session on Feb. 10 by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

February 10, 2026
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Tesla Semi to Offer 2 Range Options, Company Says

Tesla will offer two versions of its long-awaited Class 8 battery-electric tractor, the Semi, the electric vehicle manufacturer confirmed.

February 10, 2026
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Lawsuit Claims Tesla Doors Failed in Deadly Crash

A lawsuit in Massachusetts says Tesla’s electric doors trapped a driver in a burning Model Y after a crash and led to his death, raising new safety concerns for the automaker.

February 5, 2026
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Uber Faces Rising Pressure From Expanding AV Rivals

Uber's quarterly results will likely take a back seat to the mounting threat posed by the growing self-driving fleets from prominent rivals like Alphabet's Waymo and Elon Musk's Tesla.

February 3, 2026
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China to Ban Hidden Door Handles on Cars Starting in 2027

Vehicles including Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, BMW’s iX3, and other models by many Chinese brands feature retractable car door handles that could be subject to the new rules.

February 3, 2026
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Newsom's New EV Rebate Framework Would Boost Musk's Tesla

California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined plans for a $200 million electric vehicle subsidy in the state that would represent a major boost to Elon Musk’s Tesla and other EV makers in the state.

February 2, 2026
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Pilot, Tesla to Build Charging Sites for Semi at Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Centers is teaming up with Tesla to build a series of charging stations catering to the Elon Musk-led manufacturer’s Class 8 battery-electric Semi tractor, mostly in Western states.

January 30, 2026
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Tesla 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, 2026
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Tesla Loses Most Market Share in California EV Market in 2025

Tesla shed by far the most new-car buyers in California last year, showing how the electric vehicle maker is losing ground in one of the world’s largest EV markets.

January 22, 2026

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