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Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.

January 3, 2026

Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a…

May 29, 2025

Xiaomi’s Tesla Y rival YU7 hits showrooms in Beijing

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - Xiaomi (1810.HK), opens new tab rolled out its new sports utility vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, as the firm best known for smartphones and consumer electronics gears up to further challenge Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab…

April 18, 2025

Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims

April 17 (Reuters) - Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its electric vehicles so they fall out of warranty faster, saving Elon Musk's company from having to pay for repairs. The plaintiff…

March 11, 2025

Musk’s Tesla facilities in US face ‘Takedown’ protests

Tesla facilities across the US are facing protests and vandalism in response to the political role Elon Musk, who owns the car manufacturer, has played in the Trump administration. Most "Tesla Takedown" protests have been peaceful, but a few have…

August 29, 2024

Exclusive: Tesla asked Canada for lower tariff on China-made EVs, government source says

OTTAWA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Before Canada said this week it was imposing a 100% duty on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab approached Ottawa and asked for a lower tariff on its autos, a Canadian government source said on…

July 19, 2024

Tesla EV sales aren’t rising in the U.S.

New electric vehicle registrations rose 9.6% in May, mostly due to sales promotions and good lease deals. However, not everyone is having fun. Tesla’s new vehicle registrations fell for the fourth consecutive month, according to data from S&P…

March 15, 2024

Tesla Model 2 set for production next year

Tesla’s long-awaited entry-level electric car is finally set to enter production next year, giving the firm a foothold in the increasingly competitive sub-£25k sector. The ‘Model 2’, as it is known, has been on the cards for years. Tesla CEO Elon…

February 6, 2024

Tesla owners told not to wear Apple virtual reality headsets while driving

Tesla owners have been reminded to keep their eyes on the road after videos of drivers wearing Apple's virtual reality headset have gone viral. US Secretary for Transport Pete Buttigieg posted on X (formerly Twitter) to say that all current vehicles…

January 29, 2024

Tesla calls for higher tariffs on Chinese EVs

Tesla remains the world’s global leader in EV sales, but such is the competitiveness of China’s EV industry that CEO Elon Musk has called for import tariffs to protect the remaining global car industry. “Chinese car companies are the most…

January 9, 2024

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars in China

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million vehicles in China over issues with steering software and door-locking systems, the country's regulator says. The recall includes its models S, X, 3 and Y, and 7,538 imported vehicles. The problems will be…