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Elon Musk arrives at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

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As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman’s ouster

by John Ruwitch April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

If Musk gets what he’s asking for, it would radically re-shape one of the world’s leading AI companies.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman speak at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on October 6, 2015 in San Francisco, California.

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Musk vs. Altman: Tech CEOs head to court Monday over fate of OpenAI

by John Ruwitch April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world’s top AI companies.

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Tesla’s profits beat expectations, but Elon Musk says big costs are ahead

by Camila Domonoske April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Tesla’s profits were up from this time last year. But the company warned investors to prepare for expensive investments in next-generation technology like humanoid robots and AI.

The handle of a Tesla Model Y electric vehicle sits flush against the vehicle's side inside a showroom in Beijing on February 3, 2026. China will ban hidden door handles on cars sold in the country starting next year, phasing out the minimalist design because of safety concerns.

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China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes

by Camila Domonoske February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

China has introduced new regulations, starting in 2027, requiring all car doors to open manually from both sides. Electric door handles can malfunction in a crash or battery failure.

A 2023 Model X sports-utility vehicle sits outside a Tesla dealership Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Littleton, Colo. After enjoying a strong run where they could keep raising prices to boost their profits, companies are now stuck in a vise. On one end, revenue is under pressure as the global economy remains fragile. On the other, companies are having to pay higher wages for workers, among other costs. Caught in the middle are corporate profit margins, which measure how much profit companies make on each $1 of revenue. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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Tesla profits slumped 46% last year, as it lost its crown as the top EV seller

by Camila Domonoske January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

The company announced it was ending production of its higher-end Model S and Model Y, and turning that production space over to making humanoid robots.

Elon Musk arrives at the Tenth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, on April 13, 2024. Tesla shareholders vote Thursday on a pay package that could award Musk a trillion dollars' worth of Tesla stock if he meets certain targets.

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What Tesla wants to pay Elon Musk, by the (mind-blowing) numbers

by Camila Domonoske November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

On Thursday, Tesla shareholders will vote on a pay package for Elon Musk that could allow him to earn an unprecedented one trillion dollars’ worth of stock.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured as he attends the start of the production at Tesla's "Gigafactory" on March 22, 2022 in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin. - US electric car pioneer Tesla received the go-ahead for its "gigafactory" in Germany on March 4, 2022, paving the way for production to begin shortly after an approval process dogged by delays and setbacks. (Photo by Patrick Pleul / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK PLEUL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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How much can Tesla pay Elon Musk? Delaware’s Supreme Court will decide

by Camila Domonoske October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

On Wednesday, the Delaware Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit over Tesla’s record-setting compensation package for Elon Musk.

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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for Electric Vehicles?

by Nat Hardy and Megan Hall August 12, 2025August 11, 2025

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President Trump’s tax and spending bill will end a program offering up to $7,500 for Americans who buy electric cars. But you still have a little more time to claim the tax credit. On this episode of Possibly, we break down what potential car buyers need to know.

Dillon Angulo, who was seriously injured in a Florida crash involving Tesla’s Autopilot driver assist technology, speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Miami on Friday.

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A jury orders Tesla to pay more than $240 million in Autopilot crash

by The Associated Press August 2, 2025August 2, 2025

A Miami jury decided Tesla was partly responsible for a deadly 2019 crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assist technology. The automaker said it will appeal.

A 2023 Model X sports-utility vehicle sits outside a Tesla dealership Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Englewood, Colo.

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Tesla profits slide 16%, despite Elon Musk’s pivot back to his companies

by John Ruwitch July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

The earnings report follows a 13.5% drop in sales this quarter, compared to the same period a year ago.