Head of the CPK Vitaliy Shabunin called the military who criticize his discharge from the army due to loss of vision bots. He stated that the Tesla purchased immediately after the discharge was intended for his wife.
SpaceX shares rose 12% in the first week after the IPO, while Tesla lost 2. 9%. SpaceX briefly became the fifth most valuable company in the world.
Global EV sales reached 1. 8 million units in May, driven by growth in Europe. North America is losing ground, while China breaks export records.
SpaceX raised $75 billion through an IPO at a company valuation of $1. 77 trillion. This will allow Elon Musk to become the first trillionaire in world history.
The debut of the Tesla Roadster has been pushed back to August 2026 due to the complexity of the SpaceX rocket system. The car, as advertised, will accelerate to 100 km/h in 1.1 seconds.
In the Obolonskyi district, an intoxicated driver stole a Tesla after a road conflict. The perpetrator demanded money for a tire, but was promptly detained.
Estonia has authorized the Tesla FSD system following the Netherlands and Lithuania. The driver must constantly monitor the vehicle and bears full responsibility for its movement.
Hyundai is testing the Pleos Connect system on the IONIQ 6 to create smart AI-powered cars. By 2030, 20 million of the company's vehicles will be equipped with it.
Peter Diamandis believes the merger of SpaceX and Tesla is a matter of time to consolidate Musk's control. This would allow for the integration of terrestrial and space infrastructure.
The cost of various Model Y versions in the US has increased by $500–1,000. This marks the first price hike for this model in the US market in the last two years.
SpaceX is conducting a 5-for-1 stock split to lower the price ahead of its IPO. The company plans to raise $75 billion at a $2 trillion valuation.
Elon Musk arrived in China during a $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI. He accuses Sam Altman of violating the company's non-profit mission.
Tesla is discontinuing the Model X, which has become a sales leader in the secondary market. Used cars from the brand are selling significantly faster than their gasoline counterparts.
In Kyiv, a Tesla driver was served with a notice of suspicion for a fatal accident on the Darnytskyi Bridge. A female passenger of a Daewoo Lanos was killed due to speeding.
On the Darnytskyi Bridge, a Tesla collided with a Suzuki and a Lanos, killing a 63-year-old woman. The driver has been detained; traffic towards Naddniprianske Highway is currently congested.
The new model was showcased at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show under the premium brand Fang Cheng Bao. The vehicle has become part of the company's new direction focused on luxury and high-performance electric vehicles.
The company earned $477 million for the quarter with revenues of $22. 39 billion. Elon Musk is preparing to launch the Roadster sports car and mass production of Optimus robots.
Elon Musk announced the launch of the Optimus robot line in Fremont in the summer of 2026. Production will begin after the dismantling of the lines of outdated car models.
Demand for Tesla electric vehicles has increased due to high gasoline prices in the US. The company plans to spend $25 billion on AI and a new Terafab chip factory.
The ranking was topped by the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail at $32 million. The list included exclusive models from Bugatti, Pagani, Mercedes-Maybach, and Aspark.
Musk's team is negotiating with equipment suppliers and Samsung to launch chip production. The Terafab project is expected to provide terawatts of power.
Doug Field is leaving Ford after five years amid $19. 5 billion in losses. The company is merging divisions to accelerate new product launches.
The Japanese government has increased funding for the startup Rapidus to produce 2-nanometer chips. Total investments in the project will reach $16.3 billion.
Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, outperforming BYD. The Chinese manufacturer lost ground due to new taxes and price restrictions.
On Beresteiskyi Avenue, a Tesla and a Peugeot collided, causing the latter to overturn. Three people were injured, and traffic in the direction of the exit is restricted.
The fire from dry grass, fanned by the wind, instantly spread to a car in a private yard. The owner could not extinguish the flames on his own; no one was injured.
Elon Musk announced the Terafab complex in Austin for electric vehicles and satellites. The project will provide its own production of microchips and AI processors.
The new BMW i3 received fast charging for 400 km in 10 minutes and a digital interface. Production of the electric car and hybrid will start at the Munich plant in the autumn.
A 30-year-old woman was detained in the US after shooting at Rihanna's house with an AR rifle. The singer was inside, but no one was injured in the incident.
Geely strengthened its leadership in the Chinese car market, delivering 76,000 more units than BYD in the first two months of the year. BYD is facing pressure, while Geely demonstrates stability due to restructuring and new models.
