Tesla won’t really build its own chip fab — Intel is going to do it
Tesla won’t really build its own chip fab — Intel is going to do it

Tesla is not actually going to build its own chip fab. Intel is going to do it for them.

That’s the real takeaway from Intel’s announcement today that it is joining the “Terafab” project alongside Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI — the $25 billion Austin chip…

Tesla driver passes out drunk on Autopilot — arrested for DUI
Tesla driver passes out drunk on Autopilot — arrested for DUI

A Tesla driver was found passed out behind the wheel of his car as it drove itself through busy streets in Vacaville, California. Police caught up with the vehicle and arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of both alcohol and …

Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature

NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature, saying that only a fraction of cases resulted in an incident, and that no incidents resulted in injury. Tesla has also issued a number of software updates.

Robotaxi companies won’t say how often remote operators intervene
Robotaxi companies won’t say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are refusing to disclose key details about their use of remote assistance teams, including how often these workers are forced to intervene to help their self-driving cars. Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) had asked robotaxi companies to disclose the information as part of an investigation by his office into the use of remote […]

NHTSA closes Tesla Smart Summon probe after 159 incidents
NHTSA closes Tesla Smart Summon probe after 159 incidents

NHTSA has closed its investigation into Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature after documenting 159 incidents, all involving minor property damage.

The agency found zero injuries and zero fatalities linked to the feature, and determined that Tesl…

Xiaomi poaches Tesla’s delivery operations manager in Europe ahead of 2027 launch
Xiaomi poaches Tesla’s delivery operations manager in Europe ahead of 2027 launch

Xiaomi has hired Dieter Lorenz, Tesla’s Senior Manager of Delivery Operations for Central Europe, as its new Head of Delivery & Logistics Europe. The move signals that Xiaomi is aggressively building an operations infrastructure on the ground in Eu…

TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. T

Tesla’s Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025

Tesla’s headcount fell from 21,191 workers to 16,506 workers in 2025, according to a report, as it grappled with its second straight year of declining sales.

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab.

It’s a new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass-produce the Optimus robot.

Elon Musk is about to be a very busy boy!
Elon Musk is about to be a very busy boy!

To be honest, I thought Elon Musk would confidentially file for SpaceX’s IPO on the 20th of this month, rather than the 1st. But maybe that just means he’s moved on to other numbers, and we should all mark our calendars for June 7th as an IPO date just in case. Based on the April […]