NASA astronauts to begin their historic SpaceX mission in a Tesla Model X
The electric car will take NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the Kennedy Space Center launchpad for their historic SpaceX mission on May 27.
Tesla’s new million-mile battery could finally make electric cars affordable
The low-cost batteries would be able to last up to million miles and could make electric Tesla models the same price or even less than a car run by gasoline.
California attorney general says he’s ‘ready to enforce’ lockdown as Tesla reopens
Xavier Becerra said he was "ready to enforce" the state's stay at home orders in the wake of Elon Musk flouting state rules and reopening his Tesla factory.
Elon Musk dares authorities to arrest him after reopening Tesla factory
Elon Musk reopened his Fremont factory, despite California's stay-at-home orders. Officials declared car manufacturing non-essential and said employees cannot work.
The safest cars you can buy
Safety is a top priority for many people who are in the market for a new car. But which are the safest? We put together a list of the safest vehicles currently available.
Tesla confirms it is suing Alameda County over factory reopening dispute
Elon Musk has threatened to pull the Tesla factory, the company HQ, and future programs out of California following a spat over the factory reopening.
California county says Tesla’s plant isn’t cleared to reopen
Tesla is planning to reopen its factory in Fremont, California, in violation of a shelter-in-place order across Alameda County, where the facility is located.
Tesla delays the $200,000, 250-mph Roadster until late 2021 at the earliest
Tesla planned to introduce the 250-mph, $200,000 Roadster in 2020. Its launch has now been delayed until 2022 at the earliest, according to CEO Elon Musk.
Digital Trends Live: Animal Crossing surges, Fortnite parties, Last Dance scores
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech topics, including the success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Tesla's plan to restart its plant.
Tesla reportedly planning to restart U.S. car plant amid lockdown
Tesla is reportedly planning to restart production at its only U.S. auto plant despite an ongoing shelter-in-place order that means it should stay closed.
Elon Musk wants to add videoconferencing to Tesla cars
There's a camera in the rearview mirror of Tesla Model 3 cars, and CEO Elon Musk says a possible new feature could use it for videoconference while you drive.
Musk’s tweets could get him in federal trouble — again
Tesla's shares have plunged after Elon Musk tweeted that the company's stock price was too high, which may result in new sanctions against the outspoken CEO.
Elon Musk sends Tesla stock tumbling after bizarre tweets
In another Twitter rant, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk said the company's stock was too high, causing the stock to drop immediately. He's been having quite a week.
Digital Trends Live: COVID tracker first look, Musk meltdown, Moto Edge Plus
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top-trending stories in tech, including a look at the Google/Apple COVID-19 tracker, Elon’s meltdown, and more.
Tesla Semi faces a longer-than-expected road to production
Tesla has revealed its all-electric Class 8 semi won't go into production until 2021. The truck was unveiled in 2017 and has already missed a 2019 launch date.
Elon Musk calls coronavirus lockdowns ‘fascist’ in Tesla earnings call
Tesla CEO Elon Musk called shelter-in-place guidelines fascist during a quarterly earnings call Wednesday, saying the measures infringed on people's rights.
Tesla hits reverse on plan to reopen its auto factory this week
Tesla has gone back on a plan to restart operations at its car factory in Fremont, California, after a stay-at-home order was extended until the end of May.
Digital Trends Live: COVID tracking concerns, Tesla reopens, Star Wars in 4K
On this Digital Trends Live we break down the top tech, including concerns about Apple and Google’s COVID tracking API, Apple delays 5G phones, and more.
Tesla eyes Fremont factory restart despite stay-at-home order
Tesla’s reported plan to reopen its only U.S. auto factory comes despite a stay-at-home order that runs until May 3. The facility closed on March 24.
Teslas can now automatically stop for traffic lights and stop signs
Teslas with Autopilot can now detect traffic lights and stop signs and respond to them automatically, including detecting the color of the traffic lights.
Tesla ‘working super hard’ on auto stop for traffic lights, Elon Musk says
Tesla is still working on a promised feature that will automatically recognize traffic lights and stop signs, Elon Musk says.
Tesla shows how it’s using EV parts to build ventilators
Tesla has released a video showing how its is working to create a ventilator from car parts to aid in the treatment of patients with coronavirus.
Elon Musk fires back at critics, defends donating ‘noninvasive’ ventilators
Elon Musk has drawn criticism for distributing noninvasive ventilators to hospitals, but the Tesla CEO responded by saying that the machines were still needed.
Some hospitals breathing easier after Musk makes good on ventilator promise
Hospitals in the UCLA Health network and the NYC Health and Hospitals Network have so far received donations from the company, including ventilators.
Digital Trends Live: Workers may strike, HQ Trivia is back, SpaceX delivers
On this Digital Trends Live we dive into the top tech stories, including developing a new breathing aid, HQ Trivia is back, and SpaceX’s lunar deliveries.
Elon Musk plans to reopen New York gigafactory to produce ventilators
CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday that the company's New York factory has plans to reopen in order to produce much-needed medical supplies for the coronavirus.
Two Tesla employees test positive for coronavirus
As both Tesla and SpaceX have begun stepping up their efforts to combat the deadly pandemic, two Tesla employees have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Digital Trends Live: Social media explodes, hacking elections, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the rise of social media in the time of coronavirus, HP distributes 3D-printed parts to hospitals, and more.
Volkswagen joins list of automakers closing factories due to coronavirus
Automakers are temporarily closing factories due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is response both to the spread of the virus and an anticipated drop in sales.
Tesla relents and shuts Fremont plant in response to coronavirus crisis
Tesla seemed determined to keep open its Fremont car factory despite a countywide order instructing nonessential businesses to close. But it's now relented.
Tesla, other carmakers could repurpose factories to build ventilators
Elon Musk says he will repurpose factories to build ventilators if there’s a shortage amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. GM and Ford could chip in as well.
Tesla’s California plant stays open despite coronavirus closure order
Tesla appears intent on keeping its California factory open despite a recent so-called “shelter in place” orders announced in response to the coronavirus.
Digital Trends Live: Tesla Model Y, TikTok vs. ‘ugly’ people, PlayStation 5
On this Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the biggest tech stories, including coronavirus updates, Tesla delivers the Model Y and PlayStation 5 news.
Tesla begins deliveries of the Model Y electric crossover
Deliveries of the Tesla Model Y -- the Model 3's crossover counterpart -- are now underway. Tesla marked the start of deliveries with a short YouTube video.