Tesla names Europe executive Joe Ward to head global sales: Report
Fp Business Desk • 1 month agoJoe Ward elevated to global sales role after North America sales chief’s exit, as Elon Musk-led EV maker grapples with slowing deliveries and intensifying competition from Chinese and legacy automakers
Elon Musk's SpaceX in merger talks with Tesla and xAI
• 1 month agoIf this happens, the combination would bring Musk’s rockets, Starlink satellites, X social media platform and Grok chatbot under one roof.
Tesla to retire its flagship models to make room for Optimus robot production
Tech • 1 month agoTesla is discontinuing two flagship EVs, the Model S and Model X. CEO Elon Musk wants to focus on its humanoid robot, Optimus.
Europe buys more electric vehicles than petrol cars for first time — despite Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ push
Dheeraj Kumar • 2 months agoEurope’s car market has hit a turning point as fully electric vehicles edge past petrol cars for the first time — even as Tesla struggles for momentum and Donald Trump pushes a return to fossil fuels in the US
Who is Vinod Khosla, Indian-American billionaire trading barbs with Musk over ‘White America’?
Fp Explainers • 2 months agoIndian-American billionaire and venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Tuesday (January 27) accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of promoting a racist ideology. Khosla reposted an old Musk tweet, accusing him of backing 'white America great again' and urged Tesla, SpaceX and X staff to quit
‘Tesla will restart work on Dojo3’: Musk announces restart of Tesla’s in-house Dojo3 AI project
Tech • 2 months agoElon Musk has stated that Tesla will restart working on the Dojo3 initiative, the third generation of its in-house supercomputer after a year-long pause. He said his company is returning to the project now that the AI5 chip design is in good shape.
Tesla's India Debut Hits a Speed Bump as Inventory Piles Up | Vantage With Palki Sharma | N18G
Palki Sharma • 2 months agoTesla’s entry into India has seen slower-than-expected sales, with reports saying the company is offering incentives of up to ₹2 lakh on select Model Y variants during showroom visits and test drives. Tesla imported around 300 Model Y SUVs into India last year, and nearly 100 are reportedly still unsold after almost four months. The Model Y is fully imported, with duties in India that can reach 110%, pushing prices into the premium segment, starting near $70,000. Data shows Tesla registered 227 vehicles in India in 2025. Globally, Tesla delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, while BYD sold 2.26 million. Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V
Tesla offers discounts up to Rs 2,00,000 in India as brand power fails to impress buyers
Tech • 2 months agoAfter a slow and lukewarm response in India, Tesla has decided to offer a huge discount on a select models. Recent data cites that one-third cars of the first batch are still sitting inside the showroom.
Tesla loses crown as world’s top EV maker after second straight year of falling sales
• 2 months agoTesla loses its EV sales crown as declining deliveries, political backlash against Elon Musk and rising Chinese competition weigh on performance even as investors stay focused on robot axis, AI ambitions and future growth bets.
Elon Musk becomes first person ever to cross $700 bn mark thanks to Delaware Supreme Court ruling; Here's why
Fp Staff • 3 months agoFour days after becoming the first person in the world to cross the $600 billion mark, Tesla CEO Elon Musk became the first person ever to be worth $700 billion.