Markets What to expect from Tesla results? Energy storage and AI in focus Tesla’s revenue for the second quarter may continue declining amid a slowdown in sales. However, the development of robotaxis and energy storage may become the focal point for its market valuation. 23/07/2024
Markets Tesla shares rocket as Q2 electric vehicle deliveries exceed estimates Tesla reported second-quarter electric vehicle (EV) delivery numbers that were better than analysts' estimates but the company saw the second consecutive yearly decline, partly blamed on the closure of a German plant. 03/07/2024
Business BYD may overtake Tesla to become the biggest EV seller in Europe The Chinese carmaker BYD reported record sales in the second quarter, likely overtaking Tesla to become the biggest electric car seller globally, particularly in Europe and China. 02/07/2024
Business German car giant VW to invest billions in Tesla rival Rivian The deal of up to €4.68bn creates a joint venture that will allow VW and the US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker to share technology. 26/06/2024
Markets Goldman Sachs lifts target predictions for S&P 500 in 2024 Most of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks are contributing strongly to the S&P 500’s advancements at the moment, with other sectors such as healthcare and materials also seeing promising growth. 17/06/2024
Tech News Tesla shareholders sue Musk for diverting resources to xAI It comes just after the billionaire dropped his own lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI of which he was an original investor. 14/06/2024
Business Elon Musk wins backing of shareholders on Є52 billion pay package Tesla’s shareholders voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion (€52 billion) pay package, which was rejected by a judge in Delaware earlier this year. Investors also approved the relocation of the company’s incorporation to Texas. 14/06/2024
Economy Manganese batteries: Could they be the main driver for EVs? Lithium batteries are expensive to produce, and can be hard to recycle. There are also claims that mining for lithium is dangerous. Manufacturers are looking at other metals to see what they can offer. 08/06/2024
Business Tesla gets green light to expand German plant after revision to plans Approval to expand its first European plant was given after Tesla revised its original proposals following anger at the proposed felling of more than 100 hectares of trees. 17/05/2024
Markets Tesla's stock surges on optimism for Musk's affordable car line-up Tesla's shares surged by more than 10% despite a miss on the first-quarter earnings estimates as CEO Elon Musk signalled that the cheaper version of electric vehicles (EV) would arrive earlier than expected. 24/04/2024
Markets Tesla: What opportunities will Q1 earnings provide for its shares? Tesla's shares have seen a fall of nearly 30% in the first quarter because of growth bottlenecks. As analysts revise down estimates of Q1 earnings, an upside surprise may present a chance to rebound. Conversely, a miss on the expectation may exacerbate the downward pressure. 23/04/2024
Business Tesla cuts cost of electric vehicles globally, including in Europe Shortly after announcing thousands of jobs are to go, Tesla reveals it is cutting the price of its electric vehicles around the world, including in Europe. 22/04/2024
Mobility Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to accelerator pedal fault Tesla has recalled nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after a fault was discovered with the accelerator pedal. 20/04/2024
Business Tesla cuts 10% of its workforce in global efficiency drive Tesla's drastic layoffs may be a response to changes needed in the wake of the disappointing last quarterly delivery report. 15/04/2024
Business Europe's Tesla fans fear brakes put on plans for cheaper electric car European Tesla enthusiasts may have to resign themselves to paying for the company's existing models, as more rumours emerge of the company abandoning its plans for a cheaper electric vehicle. 09/04/2024
Mobility Tesla settles lawsuit over man's death in crash involving Autopilot The family of a Silicon Valley engineer filed a wrongful death lawsuit after a Tesla crash occurred in California in 2018. 09/04/2024
Tech News Brazilian judge investigates Elon Musk over disinformation Alexandre de Moraes, a judge from the Brazilian Supreme Court included Elon Musk in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news. 08/04/2024
Business Potential Tesla buyers steer clear as Musk's reputation plunges Elon Musk's increasingly controversial reputation has led to a steep drop in the number of customers considering buying a Tesla. 01/04/2024
Mobility Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi launches 'connected' smart EV Xiaomi is a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, with its new EV boasting lots of new smart features. 29/03/2024
Tech News What were the key takeaways from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon? The interview has set social media abuzz. Here are some of the most important things we learned from Elon Musk's interaction with Don Lemon. 19/03/2024