Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash
Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash

Someone stole a critical piece of evidence from a Tesla Model Y involved in a violent crash in Bergen, Norway — the network card responsible for storing and transmitting crash data to Tesla’s servers.

The revelation raises serious questions about th…

The Netherlands becomes the first European country to approve Tesla’s FSD Supervised
The Netherlands becomes the first European country to approve Tesla’s FSD Supervised

In short: The Dutch vehicle authority RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software on 10 April 2026, making the Netherlands the first European country to authorise the system under UN Regulation 171, the EU standard governing driver con…

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The Netherlands is the first European country to approve Tesla’s supervised Full Self-Driving
The Netherlands is the first European country to approve Tesla’s supervised Full Self-Driving

Dutch regulators, the RDW, announced that after over a year and a half of testing, it has officially approved Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) Supervised. This makes the Netherlands the first European country to authorize the use of FSD on its roads. This could open the door to wider adoption throughout the EU. Tesla’s European headquarters […]

Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420
Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420

Tesla is producing a final limited-edition “Signature Series” run of the Plaid Model S and Model X — 350 vehicles total — as a farewell to its flagship programs before they shut down for good. The Model X Signature starts at $159,420.

The invite-onl…

Tesla gets FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands — here’s what it means
Tesla gets FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands — here’s what it means

The Dutch vehicle authority RDW has granted Tesla a type approval for its “Full Self-Driving” Supervised system in the Netherlands, marking the first European country to officially approve the driver-assist technology.

The approval, which falls unde…

Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt
Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt

Tesla China has denied a Reuters report claiming the automaker is developing a new compact electric SUV. The denial comes just one day after we reported on the original Reuters exclusive citing four sources.

The denial was reported by Chinese financ…

Tesla adds China’s Sunwoda as fifth global EV battery supplier amid margin pressure
Tesla adds China’s Sunwoda as fifth global EV battery supplier amid margin pressure

Tesla has added Sunwoda (also known as Xinwangda) as its fifth global power battery cell supplier, with LFP cells already shipping on Shanghai-built vehicles destined for export markets.

The move continues Tesla’s aggressive push to diversify its ba…

Volkswagen abandons ID.4 EV plans for shoppers in the U.S.

The Volkswagen ID.4 is being discontinued in the US after years of volatile sales and the removal of key federal incentives, with VW now banking on a revamped Atlas to carry its American business.

Tesla (TSLA) retail sales crash 16% in China in Q1 despite ‘rising’ wholesale numbers
Tesla (TSLA) retail sales crash 16% in China in Q1 despite ‘rising’ wholesale numbers

Tesla’s actual retail sales in China crashed 16% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with March alone plunging 24% — despite several media outlets reporting that Tesla’s China numbers were up for the quarter.

The discrepancy comes down to the difference betw…