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Tesla

China flexes its car-safety chops with huge recall of Tesla, other cars

Door-release and door handle issues have also been a concern in the United States and Europe, although authorities have yet to take action.
Door-release and door handle issues have also been a concern in the United States and Europe, although authorities have yet to take action.

Tesla teases imminent launch of Cybercab ‘robotaxi’

The gold-coloured vehicle can carry two passengers and marks the first Tesla car with no steering wheel or pedals.
The gold-coloured vehicle can carry two passengers and marks the first Tesla car with no steering wheel or pedals.

Explainer: What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall

Invisible door handles, a design popularised by Tesla, are designed to sit flush against the car’s body for a minimalist look.
Invisible door handles, a design popularised by Tesla, are designed to sit flush against the car’s body for a minimalist look.

Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China

The vehicle recall remedies range from software updates to warning labels and improved markings around door handles.
The vehicle recall remedies range from software updates to warning labels and improved markings around door handles.

Tesla weighs sale of China business to pave way for potential SpaceX merger: Report

Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai remains its largest and most productive plant globally.
Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai remains its largest and most productive plant globally.

Tesla profit falls well short of estimates as costs rise

Tesla shares fell 4.2 per cent at 6.02pm in late trading in New York following the release. The stock has declined 17 per cent so far in 2026.
Tesla shares fell 4.2 per cent at 6.02pm in late trading in New York following the release. The stock has declined 17 per cent so far in 2026.

More car dealers opening showrooms in shopping malls as competition heats up in motoring sector

BYD’s new showroom at Tampines 1 is its 11th outlet in Singapore.
BYD’s new showroom at Tampines 1 is its 11th outlet in Singapore.

Road Blog

Drivers, for everyone’s sake, stay focused

A new Bill makes it illegal to hold a phone while driving.
A new Bill makes it illegal to hold a phone while driving.

Tesla driver accelerated into house in fatal Texas crash, NTSB says

A display of a Tesla Model 3 using Full Self-Driving Supervised on a highway in San Diego, California, on April 15.
A display of a Tesla Model 3 using Full Self-Driving Supervised on a highway in San Diego, California, on April 15.

EVs generally cost less to maintain than petrol cars

EVs like the Tesla Model Y do not require engine oil change.
EVs like the Tesla Model Y do not require engine oil change.

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