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Tesla

Elon Musk’s SpaceX said to consider merger with Tesla or xAI

Any transaction could attract sizeable interest from infrastructure funds and Middle Eastern sovereign investors.
Any transaction could attract sizeable interest from infrastructure funds and Middle Eastern sovereign investors.

Musk expects Europe, China to approve Tesla’s full self-driving system soon

Mr Elon Musk speaks during a panel discussion during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22, 2026.
Mr Elon Musk speaks during a panel discussion during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22, 2026.

Tesla agrees to mediation that could resolve US agency’s racism lawsuit

The lawsuit alleged that Tesla tolerated severe and widespread harassment of Black employees at its assembly plant in Fremont, California.
The lawsuit alleged that Tesla tolerated severe and widespread harassment of Black employees at its assembly plant in Fremont, California.

Magnificent 7’s stock market dominance shows signs of cracking

For the first time since 2022, the majority of the Magnificent 7 tech giants in 2025 performed worse than the S&P 500 Index.
For the first time since 2022, the majority of the Magnificent 7 tech giants in 2025 performed worse than the S&P 500 Index.

Carmakers slash prices again in China, defying regulators

BMW slashed its official price guide on 31 models sold in China, with reductions of as much as 301,000 yuan (S$55,200) on its flagship i7 M70L model.
BMW slashed its official price guide on 31 models sold in China, with reductions of as much as 301,000 yuan (S$55,200) on its flagship i7 M70L model.

Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD as competition, tax credit expiry hit demand

FILE PHOTO: Tesla Model 3 on display at the Everything Electric exhibition at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, March 28, 2024.  REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tesla Model 3 on display at the Everything Electric exhibition at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, March 28, 2024.  REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

China’s BYD posts weakest sales growth in five years on growing rivalry at home

Sales growth at BYD slowed to 7.7 per cent in 2025 as it grappled with growing local competition and a weakening of its technological lead.
Sales growth at BYD slowed to 7.7 per cent in 2025 as it grappled with growing local competition and a weakening of its technological lead.

Tesla sales outlook darkens despite Elon Musk’s self-driving euphoria

While Tesla’s robotaxi prospects have captivated stock market investors, the company likely sold fewer vehicles in the last six months than a year earlier.
While Tesla’s robotaxi prospects have captivated stock market investors, the company likely sold fewer vehicles in the last six months than a year earlier.

BYD set to surpass Tesla as world’s top EV seller in 2025

Even as it has grown quickly, BYD has faced challenges in its home market.
Even as it has grown quickly, BYD has faced challenges in its home market.

Tesla Robotaxis are big on Wall Street but lagging on roads

Tesla has deployed about 30 of its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas.
Tesla has deployed about 30 of its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.