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, 2026Tesla News Updates
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, 2026Tesla 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, 2026Lawsuit 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, 2026Uber 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, 2026China 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, 2026Newsom'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, 2026Pilot, 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, 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 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