Tesla's 'dismal' quarter was rescued by a lucrative side hustle. That may not last.
Tesla's booming energy business faces a serious speed bump in the form of the escalating trade war between the US and China.
Tom Carter
Junior Business Reporter
Elon Musk made big promises for Tesla, but 2 products are key to a rebound
Tesla stock jumped about 5% after hours, but it is down 41% this year.
These 6 Chinese EVs are giving Tesla a headache in Europe
Tesla's sales in Europe have dropped by 37% in the first three months of the year, according to figures from the market researcher DataForce.
Prices for used Teslas are cratering as Elon Musk's woes deepen
A growing number of Tesla owners are selling their vehicles as global protests against CEO Elon Musk gather momentum.
Chinese EV battery maker CATL launches 2nd-gen battery, says it can add over 300 miles of range in just minutes
Battery giant CATL launched a new version of its Shenxing EV battery, as it goes toe to toe with the likes of Tesla and BYD.
Tesla faces 'code red' if Musk stays at DOGE, analyst warns
Tesla investors are increasingly restless ahead of a critical earnings report on Tuesday, with the automaker's stock price plunging this year.
The Cybertruck is coming to Saudi Arabia and Dubai. That's still a problem for Tesla.
Tesla is now selling the Cybertruck outside North America for the first time, but not in its biggest markets due to the vehicle's design quirks and size.
The biggest winners from Tesla's sales slump
Tesla sales continue to fall in the US and globally despite a growing EV market. GM, VW, and Chinese automakers are picking up the slack.
Want to buy a Chinese EV? Get ready to pay a 250% tariff.
It was already nearly impossible to buy a BYD in the US, but the global trade war between Trump and China has made it even harder.
Canadian autoworkers say they face uncertainty and fear as Trump's car tariffs shake the industry
Canada has already been hit hard by Trump's auto tariffs, and workers told BI they are bracing for further chaos and disruption.
The American love affair with Ferraris and Rolls-Royces faces some 'very bad news'
Analysts told BI that boutique European brands face a hammer blow from Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles, with prices almost certain to rise.
Buzzy Nvidia-backed AI startup Wayve is partnering with Nissan on autonomous driving tech
Nissan said it would incorporate autonomous driving software from self-driving startup Wayve into its driver-assist system from 2027.
Why Elon Musk is breaking with Donald Trump over tariffs
The Tesla CEO has been one of Trump's most outspoken cheerleaders — but Musk is not a fan of the tariffs that have shaken global markets.
Elon Musk's tariff rift with Trump's top trade advisor is getting ugly
"A PhD in Econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing," Musk said of Peter Navarro's academic qualifications.
Trump's tariffs are a 'debacle of epic proportions' for the auto industry — and consumers too, analyst says
Automakers have been hit by market chaos caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs, sending shares in Japanese and European carmakers tumbling.
These ex-Tesla employees want to launch a new Roadster before Elon Musk
Elon Musk unveiled the updated Tesla Roadster in 2017, but eight years later the $200,000 rocket-boosted EV is yet to hit the road.
How automakers are responding to Trump's tariffs, from discounted pricing to factory pauses
Car companies like Ford and Dodge-owner Stellantis are responding to Trump's auto tariffs with discounts, fees, and production stoppages.
3 things Tesla needs to do to make a comeback
Automotive industry experts told BI that Tesla needs to launch more models, develop more advanced technology, and up its advertising.
Tesla is struggling while BYD sales are storming ahead
BYD, Elon Musk's Chinese archrival, posted a 60% sales surge in the first three months of the year, in stark contrast to Tesla's decline.
Tesla's vehicle deliveries data is out — and it's much worse than expected
Tesla reported almost 336,700 Q1 vehicle deliveries, missing analyst expectations. That's 13% lower YoY and the worst quarterly data since 2022.