Latest News Updates From Dana Hull

Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Targets Waymo, Uber in California Ride-Hail Bid

Tesla is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk’s company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional business falters.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

‘Armored Teslas’ Vanish From Government Procurement List

The State Department’s procurement forecast removed the mention of Elon Musk’s Tesla  in relation to a planned $400 million armored EV purchase after reports emerged about it on Feb. 12.

February 13, 2025
Business, Technology

Tesla Signals Pullback on Goal of 20 Million Cars by 2030

Tesla omitted a previously stated goal to eventually sell 20 million vehicles a year from one of its yearly reports, adding to signs Elon Musk is prioritizing autonomy over its car business.

May 23, 2024
Business, Technology

Tesla to Cut More Than 6,000 Jobs in Texas, California

Tesla Inc. plans to cut more than 6,000 jobs across Texas and California as part of CEO Elon Musk’s demand to slash more than 10% of the global workforce.

April 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Musk Says Tesla Will Unveil Robotaxi in August

Tesla Inc. plans to unveil its long-promised robotaxi later this year as the electric carmaker struggles with weak sales and competition from low-cost Chinese EVs.

April 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Sales Fall Way Short of Estimates

Tesla Inc. suffered its first year-over-year sales drop since the early days of the COVID pandemic.

April 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Rethinks the Assembly Line

Tesla Inc. has a plan to fend off cheaper competition from China with a $25,000 electric car. But first it has to overhaul a 100-year-old manufacturing process pioneered by Henry Ford.

March 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Beats Q4 Delivery Forecast, Falls Behind BYD Globally

Tesla Inc. delivered more vehicles than expected in the fourth quarter, though not enough for the Elon Musk-led company to stay ahead of China’s BYD Co. in global electric car sales.

January 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rivian Plans to Issue $1.5 Billion in Convertible Debt

Rivian Automotive Inc. shares fell the most ever after the electric-vehicle maker announced plans to issue $1.5 billion in convertible debt.

October 5, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Cruise Robotaxi Collides With San Francisco Firetruck

A Cruise robotaxi collided with a firetruck late Aug. 17 in San Francisco, injuring the vehicle’s passenger.

August 18, 2023