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Tesla: Why is it this year's biggest loser of the 'Magnificent Seven'?

Tesla's stock retreated sharply, erasing most of the gains from the Trump-led surge. BYD's partnership with DeepSeek to develop its autonomous vehicle poses the biggest threat to Tesla's competitiveness.

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DeepSeek and BYD partnership drives EV maker's shares to record high

Chinese firm BYD is rolling out an advanced self-driving system in all of its cars, labelled as "God's Eye".

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Germans say no to Teslas as CEO Elon Musk voices support for far-right

Sales plummeted in Germany after the billionaire expressed his support for the far-right in the country. Sales of Tesla electric vehicles also fell in France and the UK last month.

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Investors bet on Musk and Tesla making a fortune under Trump

Investors are betting on Elon Musk and his company Tesla making a fortune under US President Donald Trump even as threats mount.

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US tech giants Tesla, Microsoft and Meta report mixed earnings results

Results for the US tech giants were mixed, as Tesla and Microsoft fell short of market expectations in the growth of their core businesses, while Meta Platforms exceeded analysts' estimates across all metrics, despite ongoing legal challenges.

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Tesla and BMW sue EU as discontent over Chinese EV tariffs mounts

Both BMW and Tesla have been hit with tariffs by the EU on imports of electric vehicles made in China, along with other Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC.

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Tesla unveils new premium model Y in Europe, the US and Canada

Tesla has revealed a new premium model Y version, first launched in China, which comes with a range of improved features.

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The highs and lows of Elon Musk: How the world's richest man was made

The road to becoming the billionaire owner of Tesla, Space X, and X was bumpy. From his failures and successes, here is how Elon Musk made it.

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Man who exploded Tesla outside Trump hotel used ChatGPT to plan attack

The man who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, police say.

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US-based Tesla manager blames trade unions for Swedish charging chaos

The long-running strike action, sparked by Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement, has been labelled "insane" by CEO Elon Musk.

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See images of the Tesla exploding outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Investigators are trying to understand the motives of the perpetrator of Wednesday's explosion, a highly decorated soldier.

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Soldier shot himself before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump hotel

Investigators identified the driver of the vehicle, who was burned beyond recognition, as Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret.

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Tesla misses expectations of EV delivery in the fourth quarter

Tesla shares slumped following disappointing fourth-quarter delivery numbers as its full-year electric car sales post the first-ever annual decline.

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Tesla posts a sales drop for the first time in 9 years

Increased competition and concern from buyers about the price of electric vehicles means lower-than-average sales for the US company behind the Cybertruck.

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Tesla Cybertruck explosion near Trump Hotel kills one, injures seven

A Tesla Cybertruck explosion near Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel left one dead and seven injured as authorities investigate terrorism links and the identity of the truck's renter.

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Tesla recalls 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure monitoring

The issue is that the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on the vehicles may not stay on between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tyre pressure.

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Nigel Farage in talks with Elon Musk over Reform UK donation

The tech billionaire met the far-right party leader at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday, as his campaign against the UK's ruling party becomes increasingly personal.

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Tesla shares rally as investors anticipate growth after Trump victory

Tesla's stock regains popularity as investors expect its Robotaxi and FSD technology to drive another phase of growth acceleration. The stunning performance drove Tesla's Price-to-Earnings(P/E) ratio to 103, the highest among the big seven stocks.

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The Big Question: What is the secret to being the world’s best brand?

The world’s biggest brands have missed out on $200bn (€192bn) of revenue in the past year. What could they have done better?

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Tesla shares surge on hopes for self-driving rules relaxation

Tesla may soon overcome a critical regulatory hurdle for its autonomous driving system, with Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump appearing to pay off. If the electric carmaker's Robotaxi services receive regulatory approval, it could usher in another phase of meteoric growth for the company.