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A Familiar Leader Returns The broader electric vehicle market may have slowed, but Tesla appears to be holding its ground at the start of 2026. The automaker delivered 358,023 vehicles in the first quarter, up 6.5 percent from the same period last year. The rebound also helped Tesla reclaim the global EV sales crown from BYD, the Chinese automaker that led the segment in 2025. According to the South China Morning Post, BYD sold 310,389 units (excluding non-full EVs) in Q1 2026, down 25.5 percent

What's in a Name? The fact of the matter is, no matter how we look at vehicles, they are first and foremost products. Products, as we know, are made for the specific reason of fulfilling a need, which entails development and production costs, not to mention marketing. Believe it or not, a brand like Tesla, with a very simple product nomenclature, probably spent countless hours of billable manpower to come up with the names its cars have. Yet, it seems that they felt the need to (possibly) rethi

Tesla is not the only automaker that employs the use of flush-fitting door handles, but it's arguably facing the most heat over the design decision, and now, it has responded to a recent lawsuit filed by a man who was severely injured in one of its EVs. In case you're unfamiliar, here's a quick recap. Plaintiff Jefferey L. Dennis was driving a 2018 Tesla Model 3 with his wife, Wendy, when the car allegedly accelerated out of control without driver input, crashed into a utility pole without autom

First prototypes of the first-generation Tesla Roadster were officially unveiled in 2006, and the first deliveries happened in 2008. But for the second-generation Tesla Roadster, the story has been bold promises and constant delays, and we've just received more of the latter. Most recently, Tesla promised a demonstration of the new electric sports car would take place on April 1, but yesterday, CEO Elon Musk posted on his social media platform X to say, "New Roadster unveil [will] probably [be]

Robotaxi Reality Check A report from Electrek states that Tesla has logged five additional crashes involving its robotaxi fleet, bringing the total to 14 since the service launched in June 2025. Adding to the controversy, Tesla redacts its narratives as “confidential business information,” while some rivals, such as Waymo and Zoox, often provide more detail in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filings. However, the filings outlined how the incidents happened from December 20

Self-Driving Tech Under Pressure With autonomous vehicles advancing rapidly, robotaxi operations are expanding as well, with Tesla preparing its own push through the two-seat Cybercab. But as the sector remains in an early, transitional phase, crashes involving autonomous technology remain a concern. Avride, Inc. is now the latest company under scrutiny. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 16 crashes involving Avride, a U.S.-based company t

Tesla is all but guaranteed to miss its original claimed goal of launching the Cybercab by 2026, but the company is still making progress. While the Cybercab and the Robovan may still be some way from reaching public roads, Tesla appears to be getting closer to some sort of stopgap. The automaker was recently seen testing two different Model S sedans in California, both equipped with validation rigs previously used on the Model Y, which Tesla uses as a robotaxi while developing the aforementione

A Different Playbook That’s Actually Working Tesla usually prefers to do things differently, but in Japan, it’s following a more traditional playbook. Rather than sticking to online sales and a bare-bones showroom approach, the company is putting real effort into dealerships and face-to-face interaction – exactly how most Japanese buyers want to shop for cars. And that approach has been working, but it has also given rise to another problem the automaker needs to solve. Tesla is now set to doubl

Is Tesla OK? Tesla is ending 2025 with a jarring setback: U.S. sales in November plunged to their lowest level since January 2022, according to exclusive Cox Automotive data shared with Reuters. Even after rolling out new “Standard” variants of the Model Y and Model 3, priced about $5,000 below the previous base models, the company saw sales fall nearly 23% year-over-year to 39,800 units. These cheaper versions were meant to help Tesla maintain volume as it shifts its long-term focus toward robo

At the recent Samson International Smart Mobility Summit in Tel Aviv, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered a familiar statement: unsupervised "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) will be "widespread in the US by the end of this year." However, a closer look at the company's current footprint and historical track record suggests this ambitious timeline is on a collision course with reality. The Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality Despite the promise of a nationwide rollout within seven months, Tesla currently operate

The world has known about the Tesla Semi for the better part of a decade, as the Class 8 electric truck was unveiled in November 2017 at an event where the Tesla Roadster sports car was also introduced. Fast forward to 2026 and neither the Tesla Semi nor the Roadster have entered mass-production yet, despite ambitious start-of-production targets (2019 for the Semi) that Tesla invariably broke on several occasions. Well, it looks like the Semi, which received a facelift in November 2025 (see main

Growing Pains Tesla is a major car manufacturer nowadays, with a global reach and a more diverse lineup. In the not-so-distant past, Tesla was still trying its best to convert people to its budding electric vehicle-first mindset. It did eventually catch on, but not without issue. A lot has come out against Tesla over the years regarding the safety and longevity of the cars and batteries it makes. One lawsuit filed against Tesla has just been settled. This one targets the safety of the car, since

The Next Phase Is Underway Tesla has officially begun production of the Cybercab at Giga Texas, marking a significant shift in its positioning as more than just an electric vehicle maker. However, there’s a major catch, as unsupervised driving without traditional controls has yet to be approved. The Cybercab units rolling off the production line appear to lack a steering wheel and side mirrors, and likely pedals as well. Without approval for unsupervised autonomous driving, the two-seater robota

Tesla Files Two New Roadster Trademarks in the U.S. Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the long-delayed Roadster. The filings were submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 3, 2026. One covers a redesigned “ROADSTER” wordmark. The other shows a stylized silhouette that appears to preview the car’s updated shape. The wordmark uses a sharp, angular font with segmented lettering, suggesting a high-performance focus. The second filing is more revealing. I

Tesla has found itself in non-stop legal trouble lately, with safety concerns stacking up both inside its vehicles and across its operations. While many recent lawsuits have focused on drivers and passengers, this latest case shifts attention to the factory floor. Former safety supervisor Craig Thompson is suing Tesla Inc. after allegedly suffering severe injuries when unsecured Cybertruck components fell on him at the company’s Texas facility. 150 Pounds Came Crashing Down

Involved: Father and Son A father and son were driving a 2021 Tesla Model 3 on a Georgia highway on December 23, 2024. The father, Margarret Smith, and his son, Karter Breon Smith, lost control of the vehicle, which then struck a tree in an orchard. The vehicle subsequently burst into flames, leading to the deaths of the two individuals. Shantorria Herring, the mother of Karter Smith and ex-wife of Margarret Smith, filed a wrongful death civil suit against Tesla, alleging that the accident was

A Design That Sparked Debate Tesla helped mainstream flush-style door handles by pairing their minimalist look with aerodynamic benefits, as the design sits more cleanly within the bodywork. Over time, however, issues with the design have surfaced, with the problem being linked to at least 15 deaths in crashes where doors could not be opened after impact, with some occupants reportedly trapped inside vehicles that later caught fire. Now, a 2023 Tesla Model S owner has filed a class-action lawsui

Tesla is once again facing legal scrutiny over its safety technology. While the company has dealt with numerous lawsuits in recent years – particularly over its door handle designs – its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems haven’t escaped controversy either. According to Forbes, Tesla’s driver-assistance technology has been linked to at least 51 reported fatalities since the first fatality was reported back in 2016. The latest case centers on a fatal Idaho crash involving a Tesla Model X tha

Tesla is facing yet another lawsuit, but this time it's not about failing door handles or an Autopilot crash. New court filings claim that the suspect in last weekend’s deadly mass shooting in Austin had previously assaulted a Tesla employee months earlier while working at one of the company’s facilities. The defendant is suing Tesla for more than $1 million in damages due to negligence. Assault Claim Emerges From Tesla Factory

Tesla’s Futuristic Door Handles Are Back in Court Tesla’s ongoing legal headaches surrounding its unconventional door designs aren’t going away anytime soon. Reports about trapped occupants and controversial electronic door systems have circulated for years, and another lawsuit is now adding fuel to that fire. A new class action lawsuit filed in California federal court alleges that the 2023-present Tesla Model S contains a critical safety defect involving its electrically actuated door handles.

Going Local While a global economy is a good thing, it does affect the local industry. One of the main talking points of the Trump administration has been to "Make America Great Again," part of this is to revive the once thriving manufacturing sector of the country. The stance has always been to bring in more industry, create more manufacturing jobs for more Americans, and reduce outsourcing. Foreign workers have always been a part of the nation's fabric, seeking the American dream, but some Ame

Turning to New Roads Tesla struggled to sustain demand for the Cybertruck last year, with sales falling 48.1 percent to 20,237 units – a 48.1 percent drop from 2024. Now, the automaker may be looking to regain momentum after officially beginning Cybertruck deliveries in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first market in the region to welcome the all-electric pickup. The launch event was reportedly held in Dubai, where more than 60 Cybertruck units were delivered to customers. The event also i

Tesla has always branded itself as the rule-breaker of the auto industry. From how its cars are engineered to how they’re sold, Elon Musk’s company built its identity on doing things differently, especially by pushing customers toward an online-only buying model. But different isn't always better. In Japan, under the leadership of Richi Hashimoto, Tesla rewrote that strategy. And the results have been impossible to ignore. After years of slow growth and its fast-rising rival, BYD, outselling the

Tesla’s grip on the U.S. electric vehicle market is slipping faster than many expected. New registration estimates suggest the automaker opened 2026 with a sharp sales decline, continuing a streak of weakening demand and putting even more pressure on its once-dominant position in the EV space. US Sales Hit a Four-Year Low Tesla According to registration estimates from Motor Intell

A new software deployment for Tesla’s camera-based "Vision" system has achieved a significant and innovative safety feat. Tesla is now utilizing camera-based neural networks to predict collisions before they physically occur, allowing the vehicle to deploy safety restraints like airbags and seatbelt pretensioners milliseconds earlier than traditional impact sensors. Beyond Sensors Historically, airbag deployment has relied on physical accelerometers and pressure sensors that trigger only after a