TechCrunch
House passes bill requiring AM radio in new cars, because nothing says 'emergency preparedness' like a technology your grandparents used to listen to ballgames.
TechCrunch
Tesla says the second-gen Roadster will be unveiled October 1, only eight years after it was announced, with production still 12-18 months away.
The Guardian Europe
A Sydney woman's Tesla becomes a remote-controlled tool of abuse by her ex, proving that even your car can be weaponized against you.
The Verge
NHTSA launches an investigation into the Tesla Cybercab's missing mirrors, pedals, and steering wheel - because apparently, self-certifying a car that breaks the law is a 'bold strategy'.
BBC World
China's biggest car recall hits 4 million vehicles because hidden door handles are stylish - until you're trapped in a burning car.
TechCrunch
Tesla's solar roof has gone the way of the dodo, but who knew a product with $200,000 price tags and melting underlayment was doomed?
TechCrunch
Tesla plans a $10.1 billion solar panel factory in Texas, because why not? It'll create jobs, cost a fortune, and maybe power some space data centers.
The Guardian
Chinese EVs hit record sales in Europe, sparking tariff debates, while Tesla makes a comeback and PHEVs enjoy a loophole before it closes.
TechCrunch
Ford's new $28,350 electric truck 'Fathom' is a deep dive into the sub-$30,000 market, with hopes of catching Tesla and dodging the fate of the Lightning.
Ars Technica
Tesla's Shanghai plant is cranking out record numbers, but Chinese buyers are yawning, so the company is shipping cars abroad - and maybe considering a SpaceX merger to spice things up.
The Atlantic
Tesla’s Cybertruck sales are a rounding error, Musk’s distracted, and the EV market is on fire - yet somehow Tesla is still the king of the hill.
The Verge
Tesla's sales and revenue are up, but profits are barely budging, free cash flow is negative, and robotaxis are still mostly a promise - at least the energy business is doing okay.
TechCrunch
Agility Robotics opens a robot training facility near Tesla's factory, boasting a robot that actually works while Musk's Optimus is still promising to be useful 'sometime next year.'
TechCrunch
NTSB confirms the Tesla driver floored it, overriding the self-driving system, in a crash that killed a 76-year-old. Musk's 'makes no sense' now makes slightly more sense.
The Verge
Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after his car launched into a home at 73 mph - because 'Full Self-Driving' apparently needs a little manual help to become 'Full Self-Murder.'
TechCrunch
The Trump admin proposes removing brake pedals from fully autonomous vehicles, because who needs to stop when you can just trust the robot?
MIT Technology Review
Elon Musk wanted absolute control of OpenAI and tried to recruit Sam Altman to Tesla, according to testimony in the trial's second week - a tale of egos, equity, and a haunted mansion party.
BBC Business
Elon Musk and Sam Altman face off in court over whether turning a charity into a for-profit AI company is looting or just a typical Tuesday in Silicon Valley.
TechCrunch
Tesla plans to spend $25 billion in 2026 on AI, robots, and everything except maybe a car that doesn't break down.
TechCrunch
Tesla's autonomous taxi fleet grows to three Texas cities, though current data suggests you're more likely to see a tumbleweed than a robot cab in Dallas or Houston.
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