Chinese automakers BYD and Chery increased sales by 40% in 2024, while Tesla faced an annual decline for the first time. This is due to the flexibility of Chinese companies, which develop new models in less than half the time required by competitors.
Buyers of the new Xiaomi SU7 electric car have faced a waiting period of up to one year, leading to complaints. Customers made a non-refundable deposit of 5,000 yuan, but were only informed of the long wait after confirming the order.
Chinese automotive brands, including BYD and MG SAIC Motor, have achieved more than 9% of the European market share for hybrid and electric vehicles. BYD plans to produce small cars in Europe next year.
A Tesla Model Y electric car independently drove from the factory to a customer's home in Austin, Texas, without a driver or remote control. The trip, which covered city roads and highways, demonstrates the company's progress in autonomous driving.
Xiaomi shares soared after the manufacturer sold 200,000 YU7 electric vehicles in three minutes. This exceeded analysts' expectations, which may force Tesla to reconsider prices in China.
Tesla's Robotaxi service, launched in Austin, has encountered regular incidents, including driving errors and unpredictable stops. Reddit users have recorded 11 videos of robotaxi malfunctions.
New Tesla car sales in Europe fell by 27. 9% in May, while overall electric car sales in the region rose by 27.2%. The decline is attributed to competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk's policies.
The US federal regulator has contacted Tesla regarding documented traffic violations by its self-driving taxis. The company lags behind competitors by relying solely on cameras, raising questions about the safety of the technology.
Tesla launched limited testing of its Robotaxi service on June 22 in Texas, allowing rides only to invited individuals accompanied by "safety monitors. " The service uses adapted Model Y vehicles and operates in a restricted area, while the full-fledged Cybercab model is not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
Tesla is launching its first robotaxi service in Austin with a limited fleet of vehicles and only in certain areas. The project aims to restore investor confidence and the market after falling sales, relying on autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
Tesla is launching a Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, with a "safety monitor" in the front seat, Electrek reports. The service, which will operate from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, will not operate in "adverse weather."
Texas lawmakers have urged Tesla to postpone the launch of robotaxis in Austin until September due to a new autonomous driving law. They are asking the company to provide proof of compliance with the law if the launch takes place this month.
In Poltava, a Tesla car drove off the road and crashed into a parking lot, damaging seven cars. Five people who were in the Tesla were injured, three of them were hospitalized.
The Trump administration has eased requirements for unmanned vehicles, which facilitates the launch of Tesla Cybercab. The company plans to expand the robotaxi fleet in Austin, using Model Y and Cybercab.
The BMW iX3 has received a driver assistance system with automatic turn signal activation. The crossover has a range of up to 640 km and fast charging, which adds 320 km in 10 minutes.
Donald Trump said he is open to reconciliation with Elon Musk, but it is not a priority. The reason for the quarrel was a bill that would increase the US debt.
Elon Musk has expressed regret over his posts about Donald Trump that fueled their feud. The dispute resulted in Musk losing $34 billion in wealth.
The US presidential administration is preparing to launch the AI. gov chatbot to integrate artificial intelligence into government structures. The project is scheduled to launch on July 4.
In May, Ukrainians purchased 4. 3 thousand used cars from the USA, which is 12% more than last year. The most popular were Tesla Model Y and Model 3, and the average age of the car was 5.8 years.
Tesla showed a video of a self-driving Model Y car in Austin. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service in the capital of Texas as early as June 12.
Tesla has faced problems in China due to restrictions on data transfer for AI. Competitors such as BYD and Huawei are actively developing driver assistance technologies.
Donald Trump said he will keep the Starlink internet and does not plan to sell Tesla. He also expressed good wishes to Elon Musk, despite previous disagreements.
Relations between Musk and Trump have warmed. Musk responded to Trump's address, which was published by a conservative influencer, with a heart emoji.
Milan Kovac, Vice President of the Optimus project, is leaving Tesla to spend more time with his family abroad. He assured that his support for Elon Musk and the team remains unwavering.
Trump and Musk have paused their public feud after a phone call between their aides. However, the future of their relationship remains uncertain, despite the de-escalation.
Donald Trump will hold a meeting with senior officials at Camp David. This comes amid escalating tensions with Elon Musk and a drop in Tesla shares.
JD Vance said Elon Musk is wrong to criticize Trump. The political alliance broke down after Musk criticized tax policy, which crashed Tesla shares by $150 billion.
Trump accuses Elon Musk of using drugs, including ketamine, due to his "crazy" behavior. Although Musk has admitted to using ketamine, he denies being addicted.
Musk's dispute with Trump threatens the business of the American billionaire. Falling Tesla sales, SpaceX problems, and the X crisis cast doubt on the future of Musk's empire.
Donald Trump is considering selling his own Tesla, which he bought to support Elon Musk. The decision was made after a public dispute that crashed Tesla's stock and Musk's fortune.
