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  • SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Elon Musk arrives at federal court on March 4, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Musk is on trial in a civil case for allegedly manipulating Twitter's stock price prior to his purchase of the company in 2022. (Photo by Josh Edelson/Getty Images)
    113

    Tesla Reportedly Dodged Hundreds Of Millions In Taxes, Paying Nothing In 2025

    We're looking at Tesla's tax dodging, and Europe's turn to EVs. We'll also look at some ill portents for Level 3 autonomy, and Ford's fiery F-150 fallout.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 day ago Read More
  • A black Tesla Model X moving swiftly on the highway
    8

    How Reliable Is A 2021 Tesla Model X?

    Tesla is discontinuing the Model X for 2026. Five years later, does a 2021 model hold up well enough to stand the test of time after its production ends?

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • A Tesla Model 3 showing its front wheel
    44

    Is One-Pedal Driving Really More Efficient?

    One-pedal driving is a feature used in many modern vehicles to regenerate power. But how much efficiency does it actually provide in the long run?

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • A Sony 3.5
    27

    It Seems Your Tesla Will Recognize A 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive

    Using audio files on 3.5-inch floppy disks probably isn't the most efficient way to play music in your Tesla, but if you have the right adapter, it can work.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Driver using Tesla driver aids with hands off the wheel
    26

    European Tesla Owners Now Have Full Self-Driving, Assuming They Pass A Competency Test

    Called "FSD (Supervised) Activation Tutorial," the quiz is meant to ensure drivers understand the system and that they're responsible for vehicle operation.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • A Tesla Cybertruck drives in front of the SpaceX sign with Starship in the background on June 2, 2024 just days prior to launch.
    58

    Tesla Cybertruck Sales Propped Up By SpaceX Purchases

    Sales and production have also fallen short of the 250,000 mark by quite a wide margin.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 5 days ago Read More
  • Screen grab from Tesla's new FSD driver-assistance app
    33

    Tesla Gamifies The Advanced Driver-Assistance Software It Wrongly Calls 'Full Self-Driving'

    We're finally starting to make our roads safer, but adding a bunch of distracted, streak-chasing Tesla owners to the mix definitely won't help things.

    By Collin Woodard 7 days ago Read More
  • 2021 Tesla Model 3 parked on the roadside with a building in the background
    24

    Here's How Much A 2021 Tesla Model 3 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    The Tesla Model 3 has been very popular with customers, and with good reason. But at five years old, how much is a 2021 example worth today?

    By Monday Goma 8 days ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
    40

    The Mythical Cheap Tesla Could Hurt Already Ailing Margins At The Company

    A more affordable EV could give Tesla renewed life in some markets, but is it price or demand that's holding the automaker back?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 10 days ago Read More
  • Elon Musk
    116

    Tesla Doubles Down On No Longer Being A Car Company, Misses Q1 Delivery Expectations

    You'd think surging gas prices would be great news for EV sales.

    By Collin Woodard 19 days ago Read More
  • Tesla Cybervan concept
    68

    Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Working On Something 'Way Cooler' Than A Minivan

    We really haven't heard a peep about what Tesla's plan for its next actual consumer vehicle until now, and it's barely even a crumb.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 22 days ago Read More
  • Elon Musk
    32

    Elon Musk Could Legally Help Struggling TSA Agents Get Paid With This One Weird Trick

    As far as I can tell, there's no law that would prevent Musk from donating to a union's worker hardship fund, even as a federal contractor.

    By Collin Woodard 26 days ago Read More
  • A red Tesla Model S driving around a corner on scenic mountain road
    28

    How Reliable Is A Used Tesla Model S?

    If you're in the market for a used EV, you may be considering a Tesla Model S. Before you buy, here's what to know about the electric car's reliability.

    By Monday Goma 27 days ago Read More
  • Inside view of a Tesla Model S on the highway in Full Self-Driving (Supervised) mode
    6

    NHTSA Steps Up Investigation Into Tesla FSD In Low Visibility Conditions

    NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation is taking a closer look at Tesla FSD crashes in low-visibility situations, which could eventually lead to a recall.

    By Justin Hughes 28 days ago Read More
  • Elon Musk
    65

    Tesla's Cult Still Can't Tolerate Valid Criticism, Even In The Face Of A Blatant 'Bait And Switch'

    Personally, I can't imagine taking Elon Musk at his word in the year of our Lord, 2026.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • BMW M5 driving at speed on a volcanic road.
    11

    Need Raw Performance? These 9 Cars Have The Most Horsepower You Can Buy In 2026

    In most cases, horsepower is the go-to measurement for a vehicle's performance. But only a few models allow you to get absurd numbers for under $150,000.

    By Josh West 1 month ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y front 3/4
    60

    Tesla's 'Fleet' Of Unsupervised Robotaxis In Texas Appears To Have Been Cut From 8 Cars To Only 4

    There aren't very many cars in the overall fleet, either.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • Cybertruck Autopilot crash
    190

    Tesla Cybertruck With Autopilot Engaged Tries To Drive Off An Overpass In Freaky Video

    This lawsuit comes as Tesla deals with similar accusations from regulators in California that it misrepresented the actual capabilities of Autopilot.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • Tesla FSD drives through railroad crossing
    29

    Stopping Safely At A Railroad Crossing Still Too Much For Tesla's So-Called 'Full Self-Driving' Software

    Thankfully, the driver was able to get off the tracks before the oncoming train ruined some unsuspecting paramedic's day.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • A red 2015 Tesla Model S P85D at a showcase
    8

    How Tesla's Perfect-Score Car Forced Consumer Reports To Change Its Ratings System

    When a 2015 Tesla got an impossibly good score, Consumer Reports realized there was something missing from its ratings. After all, nothing's perfect.

    By Shane Schmid 1 month ago Read More
  • Tesla Cybertruck base price screenshot
    31

    Tesla's 'Sub-$60,000' Cybertruck Now Costs $72,235

    It's a bizarre marketing decision.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y robotaxi
    58

    Tesla Is Doing Nearly Nothing To Make Its California Robotaxi Dream A Reality

    Testing? Who needs it. We'll just do it live.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • 2017: Self-driving Tesla Model S car autopilot demanding driver attention to hold steering wheel take control on highway.
    41

    Tesla Must Pay $243 Million Judgement Over Fatal 2019 Autopilot Crash

    Since the 2025 ruling, Tesla has settled at least four additional Autopilot crash lawsuits rather than run the risk of going to trial.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • Workers in a Tesla factory crowd around a Cybercab
    43

    Tesla Claims It's Already Built A Cybercab On The Production Line

    Maybe Tesla made exactly one car well before the others just so its boss could win a bet with MKBHD. Stranger things have certainly happened at Tesla.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Tesla Robotaxi Model Y
    33

    Tesla's Texas Robotaxis Crash 4 Times More Often Than A Human Driver

    To make self-driving cars worthwhile, they need to be better than human drivers, otherwise what is the point?

    By Brad Brownell 2 months ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
    38

    Tesla Adds Decontented Model Y AWD Trim, Drops 'Standard' Name From Lineup

    There's nothing Tesla loves more than shuffling around its trim levels like deckchairs on the Titanic.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 21: Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10th while speaking at an event during his
    106

    Tesla May Merge With SpaceX: Report

    We're looking at Elon Musk's corporate consolidation, as well as China's ever-increasing sales in Europe and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
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