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Tesla

US safety agency ends power steering probe into 376,000 Tesla EVs

Some owners of Tesla EVs earlier reported an inability to turn the steering wheel or an increase in required effort. 
Some owners of Tesla EVs earlier reported an inability to turn the steering wheel or an increase in required effort. 

Elon Musk ordered to testify in election lottery cases; one lawsuit may be narrowed

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk walks to attend the trial in his lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse, in Oakland, California, U.S., April 29, 2026.  REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk walks to attend the trial in his lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse, in Oakland, California, U.S., April 29, 2026.  REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo

US opens probe of fatal Tesla crash into Texas home

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened nearly 50 special crash investigations since 2016 into incidents involving Teslas.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened nearly 50 special crash investigations since 2016 into incidents involving Teslas.

Tesla driver using autopilot crashes into Texas home, killing a woman, officials say

The driver was in a Tesla Model 3 and operating the car “with an automated driving assistance system”.
The driver was in a Tesla Model 3 and operating the car “with an automated driving assistance system”.

Elon Musk’s next move may be a megamerger of SpaceX and Tesla

Because Musk controls SpaceX and is Tesla’s largest shareholder, he would essentially be making a deal with himself.
Because Musk controls SpaceX and is Tesla’s largest shareholder, he would essentially be making a deal with himself.

Protesters smash windows and set Tesla ablaze in anti-G-7 march in Geneva

People holding banners and flares during a protest in Geneva, Switzerland, against the upcoming G-7 summit, on June 14, 2026.
People holding banners and flares during a protest in Geneva, Switzerland, against the upcoming G-7 summit, on June 14, 2026.

BYD is losing its spark

 In the first two months of 2026, Geely ended BYD’s run of more than three years as China’s leading EV-seller, though BYD has since reclaimed top spot.
 In the first two months of 2026, Geely ended BYD’s run of more than three years as China’s leading EV-seller, though BYD has since reclaimed top spot.

Car review

Call of two humpback SUVs: Comparing the Tesla Model Y and Hyptec HT

ST20260527_202665200737   KKelvin Chng

(In White)Hyptec HT vs (In Red)Tesla Model Y RWD Long Range


Outdoor shoot for Life Motoring review + cockpit + rear seats + boot + frunk


End date	Wed, 27. May 2026 12:00 AM
ST20260527_202665200737   KKelvin Chng

(In White)Hyptec HT vs (In Red)Tesla Model Y RWD Long Range


Outdoor shoot for Life Motoring review + cockpit + rear seats + boot + frunk


End date	Wed, 27. May 2026 12:00 AM

BYD debuts chip for self-driving cars it calls China’s most powerful

BYD plans to deploy its computer-assisted driving system to its mass-market EVs such as the Seagull.
BYD plans to deploy its computer-assisted driving system to its mass-market EVs such as the Seagull.

‘Urgent’: Tesla puts up spate of job ads as it plays catch-up with China self-driving rivals

Elon Musk has also staked the company’s future on winning the race to full autonomous driving
Elon Musk has also staked the company’s future on winning the race to full autonomous driving

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