One Super Bowl ad accused Tesla of putting children at risk
An obscure consumer advocacy group spent big bucks to highlight what it calls Tesla's "woefully inept engineering."
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Tesla driver pleads not guilty to attempted murder of family in cliff plunge
Dharmesh Patel's wife and two young children were in the car police say he drove off the cliff on purpose. Authorities first called the family's survival a miracle.
NTSB solves mystery of deadly Tesla crash with no one behind the wheel
The agency said security video from the driver's home showed the driver and passenger getting into the front seats before driving away from the home.
Tesla's Model Y, other EVs now qualify for $7,500 tax credit
Government's new classification of cars that qualify for the generous tax credit is a win for Tesla and other automakers.
Elon Musk testifies in Tesla investors lawsuit
On Friday, Elon Musk appeared on the witness stand in federal court in San Francisco, testifying in a trial brought by Tesla investors. They say Musk's tweets in 2018 may have crashed the stock price of Tesla, leaving shareholders holding the bag. Musk told the jury, "Just because I tweet something does not mean people believe it …" Correspondent John Blackstone has the story.
Tesla posts record profits for the last quarter of 2022
Automaker recently cut prices on popular models, leading to speculation that its sales are slowing.
Elon Musk in court for Tesla tweet trial
Elon Musk continued his testimony in civil court in San Francisco in a lawsuit brought forth by Tesla shareholders over his 2018 tweet about the company going private. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the case.
Elon Musk depictions differ radically in Tesla tweets trial
Liar or visionary? Depends which side you ask at the trial over two August 2018 Musk tweets about taking the electric carmaker private.
Elon Musk fraud trial over 2018 Tesla tweets underway
Elon Musk and other Tesla directors are facing a shareholder lawsuit over a 2018 tweet, in which said he was considering taking Tesla private. Investors said the tweet cost them billions. The trial in the lawsuit got underway this week. Jill Fisch, a professor of business law at the University of Pennsylvania, joined CBS News to discuss the trial.
Tesla engineer says company faked "full autopilot" video: Report
Head of Tesla autopilot said promo was staged and didn't represent car's actual driving capabilities, Reuters reported.
Elon Musk faces trial over Tesla tweets
Elon Musk is facing a trial Tuesday over tweets he posted in 2018. Musk posted about a potential Tesla buyout that would have taken the company private, but that never happened, and the company's stock dropped. Seth Schachner, a managing director for Strat Americas, joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss what it means for Musk, Tesla and if the case could set a precedent for company executives and what they post on social media.
Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand
Slashed prices make some Tesla models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
Father arrested after driving Tesla off cliff
The driver of a Tesla that went off a cliff in Northern California has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse. First responders said it was a miracle that the driver, his wife and two children all survived the 250-foot fall without life-threatening injuries.
Driver of Tesla that plunged off Calif. cliff arrested for attempted murder
Investigators say they "developed probable cause to believe this incident was an intentional act."
Hamlin’s heart stopped twice, uncle says
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition in the ICU. His uncle told reporters his nephew's heart stopped twice --once on the field and again in the hospital. The man who drove a Tesla off a California cliff is suspected of doing it on purpose and has been arrested for attempted murder and child abuse. And a new FDA rule widens the availability of abortion pills.
Update: Tesla driver arrested for attempted murder, child abuse after Devil's Slide plunge
One day after four people in a Tesla survived a plunge near Devil's Slide off the San Mateo County coast, authorities have arrested the driver on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse charges.
2 kids, 2 adults survive after Tesla plunges off cliff: "A miracle"
The car plummeted more than 250 feet down a cliff on the side of the Pacific Coast Highway near an area known as Devil's Slide that's known for fatal wrecks, officials said.
Tesla shares tumble after company misses delivery target
Electric car maker fell short of CEO Elon Musk's to boost vehicle shipments by 50% nearly every year.
Tesla shares tumble as COVID-19 slams China
Electric vehicle maker's valuation on Wall Street has plunged more than $800 billion this year.
Tesla offers rare year-end discounts on 2023 Models 3 and Y
"This is a sign of demand cracks and not a good sign for Tesla heading into the December year-end," one analyst said.
Elon Musk sells off billions in Tesla stock
Elon Musk's efforts to shore up Twitter may now be costing Tesla. The automaker's stock is down almost 30% since he took over the social media company. His use of the social media platform to attack opponents is thrusting him into the political spotlight. Carter Evans reports.
Tesla investors say Musk "abandoned" them after $700 billion drop
Shareholders are increasingly airing their grievances about Musk's focus on Twitter and his decision to sell billions in Tesla stock.
Elon Musk's wealth has sunk more than GDP of many countries
Twitter's new owner falls down a rung in wealth rankings for the first time since overtaking Jeff Bezos in 2021.
Elon Musk's tumultuous year
Elon Musk is no longer the world's wealthiest man after losing more than $100 billion this year. CBS News anchor Vladimir Duthiers details the disarray across Musk's multiple companies this year and the investigations those companies are reportedly facing.
Electric vehicles: Who's ahead, who's behind
Electric vehicles' share of the market has doubled since 2021; experts estimate there will soon be 159 different EV models. But while Tesla makes up 65% of the U.S. EV market, their share has dropped steadily, with Ford and General Motors forecast to pass Tesla in market share by 2025. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with auto industry expert Tim Stevens about the future of EVs.
Trump says he will meet with Zelenskyy after "very successful day" with Putin
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean
Hurricane Erin is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides.
DOJ removes D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite immigration directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ends with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Thieves steal $2 million in jewelry from Seattle store in 90 seconds
The thieves were armed with bear spray and a Taser, and shattered the building's glass doors before ransacking display cases.
New Orleans mayor indicted on federal corruption charges
Prosecutors allege that in October 2021, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, her bodyguard, developed a "personal, intimate relationship."
"Devil in the Ozarks" spent 6 months planning prison break, report says
An internal review reveals that a former police chief, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison.
Air Canada suspends all operations as flight attendants go on strike
A complete shutdown will affect approximately 130,000 people daily, and around 25,000 Canadians will be stranded abroad each day. Air Canada operates around 700 flights per day.