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Tesla has spearheaded a new round of low-interest, long-term loans to spur electric vehicle (EV) sales in mainland China, prompting domestic rivals such as Nio and Xpeng to follow suit in a cutthroat market grappling with raw-material inflation. However, fresh competition in car financing – while better than another bruising discount war – may not be enough to shore up deliveries as consumers refrain from buying cars due to reduced government incentives. “All EV makers are facing a dilemma this...

For what it's worth, as a Tesla owner, I don't particularly see the need for CarPlay, as I have found the in-car system that the company has developed to be superior. However, many people are in love with CarPlay simply because, when it's in a car that is capable, it is really great. The post Tesla’s Apple CarPlay ambitions are not dead, they’re still in the works appeared first on TESLARATI.

With the launch of a new trim level for the Model Y last night, something almost went unnoticed — the loss of a moniker that Tesla just recently added to a couple of its variants of the all-electric crossover. Tesla launched the Model Y All-Wheel-Drive last night, competitively priced at $41,990, but void of the […] The post Tesla brings closure to Model Y moniker with launch of new trim level appeared first on TESLARATI.

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

Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities wrote on Tuesday that there is a growing chance Tesla could be merged in some form with SpaceX and xAI over the next 12 to 18 months. The post Tesla bull sees odds rising of Tesla merger after Musk confirms SpaceX-xAI deal appeared first on TESLARATI.

China plans to ban hidden door handles on electric vehicles by 2027 after deadly crashes raised fears over trapped passengers and power failures.

The rule effectively ends a design trend pioneered by Tesla and widely adopted across China’s electric vehicle market. The post Tesla-inspired door handles prohibited under China’s new safety standard appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla has added a fifth Model Y variant to its US lineup: a new Standard All-Wheel Drive model priced at $41,990. For just $2,000 over the base rear-wheel drive version, buyers get dual motors and significantly better acceleration without having to pay for all the “premium” features. more…

The update was posted by Tesla China, which competes in the world’s most competitive electric vehicle market. The post Tesla’s global fleet surpasses 9 million vehicles worldwide appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla dominated the electric vehicle industry by the mid-2010s with sleek, fast cars that helped combat the public perception that EVs were severely limited by short ranges. Now the company – and its controversial CEO, Elon Musk – face stiffer competition and political headwinds. Its EV sales fell by a record nine percent in 2025, … The post Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Tesla has launched a new Model Y AWD variant in the US and Puerto Rico, with a starting price of $41,990 and a range of 294 miles. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Gavin Newsom's proposed $200M EV incentive program for first-time buyers would require automakers to match amount. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Tesla listed a $41,990 Model Y AWD trim in the U.S., adding a new step above the Standard rear-wheel drive model as buyers face higher effective costs and tougher EV competition. The post Tesla adds a new Model Y AWD option, and a new price point for you appeared first on Digital Trends.

Well, that didn’t last long: the most affordable Model Y and Model 3 are no longer called “Standard.”

Tesla has launched another new affordable Model Y configuration in the United States, now adding a fifth version of the all-electric crossover to its lineup, diversifying the car’s options and giving consumers more choices at the time of purchase. Tesla launched the Model Y All-Wheel-Drive on Monday night, pricing it at $41,990. It features 294 […] The post Tesla launches new affordable Model Y configuration in the U.S. appeared first on TESLARATI.

On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline. more…

SpaceX announced today that it has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, in a deal that creates a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a planned IPO. The acquisition notably does not include Tesla, which just invested $2 billion in xAI last month. more…

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LAPD may lack full Tesla video in the D4vd case due to storage limits and handling, leaving key footage unseen as investigators probe teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.

The Tesla Model Y Performance was in my hands for seven days after the company reached out and got me a brand new unit. As a Premium All-Wheel-Drive owner, I was really interested to see if the Performance trim was worth the $11,000 difference, and what I learned might be a surprise. The only “performance” […] The post Tesla Model Y Performance Review: The Best Trim of the Best Vehicle? appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla confirmed in its Q4 and FY 2025 update letter that it is now producing 4680 cells whose anode and cathode were produced during the dry electrode process. The post Elon Musk explains why Tesla’s 4680 battery breakthrough is a big deal appeared first on TESLARATI.

China has officially moved forward with a proposed ban on flush EV door handles, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The regulation will force a redesign of many EVs with sleek, electronically-actuated handles, a design popularized by Tesla. more…

As per Tesla China, Optimus V3 is “about to be unveiled.” The post Even Tesla China is feeling the Optimus V3 fever appeared first on TESLARATI.

Last November, Bloomberg broke the news that Tesla was working on CarPlay support, a dramatic shift in policy for Elon Musk’s company. Here’s the latest on what we know about Tesla’s plans to support CarPlay. more…

Tesla's new cheap variants fail to lift its fortunes in Europe. Plus: Is Ford really teaming up with Xiaomi?

The automaker has teased the interior of its all-new SUV ahead of its debut next week.

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We're looking at China's ban on pop-out door handles, Tesla's continued European collapse, as well as an NHTSA investigation into F-150 transmission issues.

InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Breaking down Elon Musk's SpaceX-Tesla-xAI consolidation: orbital supercomputers, investment winners, and what's next. The post Is Elon Musk Merging SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI? appeared first on InvestorPlace.

The ruling leaves the case's underlying settlement intact while significantly reducing what the plaintiffs’ attorneys will receive. The post Tesla director pay lawsuit sees lawyer fees slashed by $100 million appeared first on TESLARATI.

The first batch of January 2026 registration data is in from Europe, and Tesla’s freefall on the continent shows no sign of slowing down. Across five major markets that have reported so far, Tesla registrations are down a staggering 44% year-over-year, extending what is now more than two years of continuous decline. more…

Tesla reports a 9 per cent drop in EV sales in 2025. Elon Musk ends Model S and Model X production and bets big on humanoid robots to steer the company's future.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk hails the EV maker's new electrode process breakthrough in lithium battery manufacturing. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra EV sales plummeted to just 45 units in Dec. 2025, after reaching 2k-3k in previous months. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Investor Gary Black shared his doubts on a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, citing lack of mathematical and industrial logic. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Tesla has unveiled its newest energy product during and the buzzy new item is, in fact, a rooftop solar panel, launched at a tumultuous moment for the EV maker. The post Tesla unveils its newest energy product – a rooftop solar panel appeared first on Renew Economy.

SEJONG —Online shopping sales in Korea rose 6.2 percent from a year earlier to a new monthly high in December, driven by strong sales of Tesla vehicles and rising demand for food services, government data showed Monday. The value of online shopping transactions stood at 24.29 trillion won ($16.68 billion) in December, up 1.42 trillion won from a year earlier, according to the data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The figure marked the highest level since 2017, when the ministry began compiling the data. Spending on automobiles and auto accessories surged 66.4 percent from a year earlier, supported by strong sales of Tesla models sold through online ordering systems. Sales of food services climbed 9.1 percent from a year earlier, largely due to promotional campaigns by food delivery platforms. Sales of food and beverages jumped 10.2 percent on-year, the data showed. Purchases made through smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices rose 6.2 percent from a year earlier to 18.8

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Markets were volatile as GM beat earnings estimates and boosted shareholder returns, Tesla surged on strong Q4 results and record FSD subscriptions, and the autonomous vehicle sector saw both expansion from Pony AI and setbacks after a Waymo robotaxi crash. Importance Rank:  2 read more

The crypto market saw heightened volatility as Tesla reported steep paper losses on its Bitcoin holdings, U.S. lawmakers advanced a key crypto regulation bill, Bitcoin slid 8%, ETF investors fell underwater, and El Salvador doubled down by buying more gold and Bitcoin. Importance Rank:  1 read more

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The Delaware Supreme Court cut Tesla's shareholder lawsuit legal fees to $70.9M while upholding a $919M director compensation settlement. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Despite recent safety concerns, Waymo continues to expand operations and faces potential impact on industry. Importance Rank:  1 read more

That scenario was discussed during the company’s Q4 and FY 2025 earnings call, when executives explained why the majority of Robotaxi rides will only involve one or two people. The post Tesla already has a complete Robotaxi model, and it doesn’t depend on passenger count appeared first on TESLARATI.

Elon Musk wants to bring the production of its Optimus robot to the US amid electric carmaker Tesla’s plan to pivot towards manufacturing humanoids, smart machines that could one day serve as part of the workforce at American factories. That ambitious initiative, however, was expected to remain dependent on China’s vast and fast-developing robotics supply chain into the foreseeable future, even as the final assembly of Optimus would be established in the US, according to analysts and industry...

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Months after the discovery of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas' remains in D4vd's Tesla, Private Investigator Steve Fischer revealed that the vehicle has been pitched up and under new ownership fearing it would be 'crushed.'