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Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom. The decree recognizes his merits in protecting life and developing relations between Ukraine and the United States.
Automakers are recalling a record 4. 3 million vehicles in China due to the risk of difficulty opening the doors after a crash. Tesla will recall 2.98 million vehicles.
The Tesla driver, traveling at 189. 7 km/h, collided with a Suzuki and a Lanos, resulting in the death of a 63-year-old female passenger. He is charged with violating traffic rules that caused a death.
In the first half of 2026, Chinese companies controlled more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments. Agibot emerged as the leader with a 44% share, ahead of Unitree and U.S. competitors.
SpaceX will build gas-fired power plants and battery systems for the Terafab facility in Texas. The $16.8 billion project will create 3,000 jobs.
Ford has unveiled the new affordable Fathom electric pickup truck, with a starting price in the United States of $28,350. The model is the first on the UEV platform, which made it possible to reduce the number of parts by 20%.
SpaceX lost nearly $500 billion in market value after peaking at $2 trillion. Revenue rose to $7.8 billion, but capital spending on AI exceeded expectations.
SpaceX shares lost half their value from the June peak, investors fear exaggerated prospects. Musk will answer questions during the first financial report after going public.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the auto industry went too far in abandoning physical buttons, and the company plans to bring some of them back. New models, such as the CLA, have already received a physical volume control on the steering wheel.
Indian automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra topped the global electric vehicle energy efficiency ranking, surpassing Tesla and BYD. The study showed that more compact models with smaller batteries can be a competitive advantage.
Apple has once again become the most valuable company in the world after Nvidia's shares fell by nearly 5%. Apple's market capitalization exceeded $5 trillion, while Nvidia dropped to $4.77 trillion.
Tesla filed a lawsuit in a U. S. federal court, demanding urgent access to the Angstrom Automotive Group plant in Texas to retrieve equipment. Without it, the company will not be able to manufacture thousands of ordered Cybertruck electric pickups.
Tesla shares plummeted after the release of financial results for the second quarter, which fell short of analysts' expectations. The stock price dropped nearly 15%.
Elon Musk at the Tesla conference left open the possibility of a merger with SpaceX, citing the growing overlap of their areas of activity. Investors estimate the probability of a merger at 90% in the coming years.
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.