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NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.

December 26, 2025 11:00am CST

Tesla recalls more than 10,000 batteries due to a potential fire risk, serious injury

The recalled battery units were sold online between 2020 and 2022. Here’s what you need to know.

November 18, 2025 9:29am CST

Tesla recalls over 6,000 Cybertrucks due to light bar defect raising crash risk

The recall covers certain Cybertruck models made between Nov. 2023 and Nov. 2024. Here’s what you need to know.

October 31, 2025 9:12am CDT

Tesla under federal investigation over self-driving cars allegedly breaking traffic laws

Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla following multiple reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated traffic laws.

October 13, 2025 4:59pm CDT

Tesla unveils affordable versions of its Model 3 and Model Y cars

The popular electric vehicle models are more cost-friendly and here’s how much consumers can expect to pay.

October 8, 2025 1:23pm CDT

Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.

September 17, 2025 3:50pm CDT

Decomposing body found in abandoned Tesla registered to singer D4vd

A decomposing body was found in a Tesla reportedly registered to singer D4vd several days after it was abandoned and taken to a Hollywood tow yard.

September 9, 2025 9:37am CDT

Tesla diner in Los Angeles faces controversy

The new Tesla Diner in Hollywood is drawing large crowds but faces some complaints from neighbors about parking, traffic, and noise.

July 30, 2025 9:07am CDT

Musk launches Tesla AI robotaxi in Austin with flat fees under $5

Elon Musk's Tesla enters the self-driving taxi game, an industry with big names like Waymo and Zoox in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.

June 23, 2025 2:12pm CDT

How the Trump-Musk fallout is crushing Tesla stock

Tesla shares suffered their worst two-day plunge since 2021 amid President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's very-public feud.

June 6, 2025 8:44am CDT

Cheaper Tesla Model Y launches in US: What to know

Tesla is launching a cheaper version of its best-selling Model Y SUV. The company hopes the U.S. launch will help recoup plunging profits.

May 8, 2025 10:48am CDT

Tesla vandal won't be charged: Hennepin County Attorney explains decision

No charges for Tesla vandal in Minneapolis: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty explained her decision to seek diversion over criminal charges for the vandal, saying it was made "the best interest of public safety."

April 23, 2025 2:38pm CDT

Tesla vandalism suspect is MN employee; DHS is reviewing the incident

A 33-year-old Minneapolis man arrested last week for allegedly vandalizing at least six Tesla vehicles has been a state employee since 2018.

April 22, 2025 3:14pm CDT

Tesla vandal not likely to face criminal charges, Hennepin County Attorney's Office says

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said Monday it will not seek criminal charges against 33-year-old Dylan Adams, who allegedly vandalized at least six Tesla vehicles, causing $20,000 in damage.

April 22, 2025 10:43am CDT

Lawsuit accuses Tesla of inflating odometers to avoid warranty payments

The man suing Tesla says at one point, Tesla was recording over 72 miles a day on his car – for several of those days, his car was at a Tesla repair center.

April 18, 2025 9:22am CDT