Jan 31 DOJ requests Tesla automated driving documents ByTom Krisher, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press “To our knowledge no government agency in any ongoing investigation has concluded that any wrongdoing occurred,” Tesla said in the filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue reading
Jan 23 Elon Musk returns to court to testify in Tesla tweet trial ByMichael Liedtke, Associated Press The tweet resulted in a $40 million settlement with securities regulators, claimed he had lined up the financing to take Tesla private in a deal that never came close to happening. Continue reading
Jan 19 In Tesla tweet trial, Elon Musk depicted as liar and visionary ByMichael Liedtke, Associated Press Elon Musk was alternately depicted in a San Francisco courtroom as a liar who callously jeopardized the savings of "regular people" or a well-intentioned visionary. Continue reading
Jan 17 What to know about the trial starting over Elon Musk’s tweets about Tesla ByMichael Liedtke, Associated Press Long before beleaguered billionaire Elon Musk purchased Twitter in October, he had set his sights on Tesla, the electric automaker where he serves as CEO and from which he derives most of his wealth and fame. Continue reading
Nov 17 Fired SpaceX employees accuse Elon Musk’s company of violating labor laws ByHaleluya Hadero, Associated Press Several SpaceX employees who were fired after circulating an open letter calling out CEO Elon Musk's behavior have filed a complaint accusing the company of violating labor laws. Continue reading
Nov 14 ‘Be careful what you wish for,’ Musk speaks on Twitter and workload at G-20 forum ByAdam Schreck, Associated Press It's not easy being Elon Musk. That was the message the new Twitter owner and billionaire head of Tesla and SpaceX had for younger people who might seek to emulate his entrepreneurial success. Continue reading
Nov 09 New Twitter owner Elon Musk sells almost $4 billion in Tesla stock ByBarbara Ortutay, Associated Press Twitter's new owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold nearly $4 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to regulatory filings. Continue reading
Oct 06 Twitter says it wants trial against Elon Musk to proceed ByMatt O'Brien, Associated Press Twitter is asking a Delaware court to proceed with an upcoming trial against Elon Musk. The social media platform says the billionaire refuses to accept the contractual obligations of his April agreement to buy the company for $44 billion. Continue reading
Aug 10 Elon Musk sells $7 billion in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter court battle ByMichelle Chapman, Associated Press Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter. Continue reading
Jun 15 U.S. safety regulator says automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of cars with automatic driver-assist ByTom Krisher, Associated Press Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to new statistics from U.S. safety regulators. Continue reading