Tesla Model 3 Crashes into Pedestrian Overpass in China, One Injured

1 month, 2 weeks ago

The 10 best Tesla alternatives: Our favourite rivals to Elon Musk’s EVs

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2 months ago

New Tesla Model 3 gets EV range boost to over 400 miles

The Independent

Hot on the heels of the longest-range Model Y ever announced last week, Tesla has announced a new Model 3 with the longest range ever for a Model 3 – a claimed maximum of 436 miles. As predicted in our story on the new 373-mile Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y, the new Model 3 drops the all-wheel drive of …

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2 months ago

U.S. regulator probes Tesla's self-driving mode after crashes

Raw Story

The U.S. auto safety regulator said Friday that it has opened an investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving software after receiving four reports of crashes, one of which involved a pedestrian being struck and killed. The crashes all occurred when "a Tesla vehicle traveling with FSD engaged entered an area of reduced roadway visibility conditions and Tesla's FSD continued operating," the …

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2 months ago

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

Inside the new Tesla Model Y seven seater EV

The Independent

Tesla’s best-selling Tesla Model Y just became more family-friendly with the addition of a seven-seat version – and we’ve taken a look. However, when seats six and seven are in use, there’s still a decent 363 litres of luggage space behind the third row, plus an additional 117 litres under the bonnet at the front. Tesla Model Y seven seater …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk reveals the Cybercab, Tesla’s self-driving robotaxi

The Independent

Tesla boss Elon Musk has revealed his company’s vision for driverless vehicles at an event with plenty of Hollywood glitz at Warner Bros Studio in Los Angeles. open image in gallery Musk claims Tesla’s self-driving van can seat up to 20 people, room enough for an entire bridal party according to this concept art. It’s a revolution.” The 20-seat robovan …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla boosted by China sales, Shanghai plant

China Daily

Potential car buyers seen at a Tesla showroom in Shanghai. China is becoming a crucial market for Tesla, with the American electric-vehicle maker offering incentives to boost sales there and its Shanghai factory recently exporting its millionth vehicle. "China, which accounts for one-third of Tesla's sales, is a major growth driver," said Scott Acheychek, chief operating officer of REX Financial, …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Tesla is recalling over 11,000 Cybertrucks. Here's why

Hindustan Times

Tesla is recalling 11,688 Cybertruck electric pickup trucks as a failure of the windshield wiper could reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. It started delivering the Blade Runner-inspired truck in November 2023 after years of delay and a difficult production ramp-up that CEO Elon Musk described as Tesla digging its …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Tesla driver tells police he was using ‘self-drive’ system when his car hit a parked police vehicle

Associated Press

DETROIT — A Tesla apparently operating on one of the company’s automated driving systems crashed into a parked police vehicle Thursday near Los Angeles, narrowly missing an officer who was managing traffic at another crash. The Tesla driver told police in Fullerton, California, that he engaged the vehicle’s “self-drive” system and used his cell phone, according to a police statement. …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla attempts to woo Chinese customers with free California factory tour as sales growth slows and competition rises

Hindustan Times

Tesla is offering its Chinese customers a chance to win a tour of its factory in Fremont, California, due to slowing sales and increasing competition. This came just a day after it said customers could win a free two-day, one-night trip for two to Gigafactory Shanghai if they took a test drive from any Tesla store in China before June …

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7 months, 1 week ago

A Tesla going more than 100 mph. A suspended license. Three young lives cut short. Inside the Pasadena crash

LA Times

The 22-year-old behind the wheel of a speeding Tesla that crashed into a building in Pasadena, claiming the lives of three people Saturday, was driving with a suspended license, according to authorities. The Pasadena Police Department released more information Tuesday about the violent wreck of a speeding Tesla that left three dead and three others injured early Saturday — and …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tesla clears hurdles in China's electric vehicle market

China Daily

A Tesla logo is seen at a groundbreaking ceremony of Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China on Jan 7, 2019. For Tesla, "it's a good thing, because it's one more domino knocked down, in order for them to be able to potentially get the data from those cars out to America," Mark Rainford, an influencer in the automotive industry and …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Tesla Cybertruck crashes into Beverly Hills Hotel sign, Elon Musk says the vehicle is ‘faster than a Porsche 911’

Hindustan Times

After a Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a hotel sign in Los Angeles County, an individual took to X to share a picture from the scene of the crash. A valet for the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel reportedly crashed a brand new Cybertruck,” reads the caption to the picture shared on X. Take a look at the picture of the Tesla …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla recalls nearly all U.S. vehicles to fix warning lights that are too small

LA Times

Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the U.S. because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small, a sign of stepped-up scrutiny of the electric vehicle maker. In December, NHTSA pressured Tesla into recalling more than 2 million vehicles to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Tesla slashes prices in China, struggling to keep a competitive edge in luxury EVs segment in booming market

Firstpost

Tesla has implemented price cuts of up to 6 per cent on its Shanghai-manufactured vehicles as it seeks to maintain its dominant position in the premium segment of the world’s largest electric vehicle market. These adjustments follow Tesla’s month-on-month sales growth of 15.7 per cent to 75,805 units in mainland China in December, according to data from the China Passenger …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla vs BYD: BIG blow to Elon Musk as Chinese EV giant just overtook his dream project

India TV News

BYD vs Tesla: A less flashy Chinese electric vehicle maker is fast closing the gap with Tesla, the longtime, market-leading pioneer. The rise of BYD and other Chinese electric vehicle makers is a challenge not only for Tesla but also the world's major automakers as Chinese competitors push into Europe, Southeast Asia and other overseas markets with a relatively affordable …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla Cybertruck crashes into Toyota Corolla's front end in a head-on collision | Watch

Hindustan Times

Tesla's recently launched stainless steel Cybertruck left a Toyota Corolla crumpled on the roadside as it collided head-on with the car, crushing its front end in Palo Alto, California. As per a Reddit post, that showed the photos of the accident, the Toyota's front end was destroyed with the sedan’s side airbags deployed as it rested on the side of …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Tesla to revamp Model Y SUV as early as next year

Live Mint

-- Tesla Inc. is preparing to roll out a revamped version of its smash hit Model Y from its Shanghai plant, according to people familiar with the matter, as domestic rivals accelerate product launches amid heated competition. The US electric carmaker is currently conducting preparation work in China for its refreshed Model Y sport utility vehicle and mass production may …

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1 year ago

Tesla recalls over 120,000 cars in the US over 'unlocking doors' safety concerns

Hindustan Times

Tesla is recalling just over 120,000 Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States over the risk of doors being unlocked and opening during a crash, the automaker said Friday. Tesla released an over-the-air software update for model years 2021-2023 that does not comply with federal safety standards for side-impact protection, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. …

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1 year ago

More trouble for Tesla: EV maker marked wheels breaking, flying off moving cars as 'minor issue'

Firstpost

The way Tesla handles ‘flaws’ and ‘failures,’ by blaming drivers for defects such as collapsed suspensions and breaking axles has making headlines for years now. A new report now claims that Tesla knew of this constant failure and issue, and called it a minor issue Recent revelations from internal documents obtained by Reuters shed light on Tesla’s handling of chronic …

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1 year ago

Tesla drivers involved in highest accident rate, study finds. Here's why

Hindustan Times

Tesla car drivers in the United States were involved in more accidents than drivers of any other brand of vehicle in the last year, a new study has found. According to a research by Lending Tree, Tesla drivers had 23.54 accidents per 1,000 drivers between November 14, 2022, to November 13, 2023. Tesla drivers were followed by Ram and Subaru …

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1 year ago

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S. to fix system linked to Autopilot

LA Times

Tesla vehicles charge at a station in Emeryville, Calif. The agency says its investigation found Autopilot’s method of ensuring that drivers are paying attention can be inadequate and can lead to “foreseeable misuse of the system.” The added controls and alerts will “further encourage the driver to adhere to their continuous driving responsibility,” the documents said. Depending on a Tesla’s …

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1 year ago

Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design a safety concern? Experts say…

Hindustan Times

The angular design of Tesla's Cybertruck has safety experts concerned the electric pickup truck's stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists and damage other vehicles on roads. Reuters spoke to six safety professors and officials who viewed videos of crash tests conducted by Tesla on its first new vehicle in nearly four years and shown during a webcast delivery …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Tesla wins first US Autopilot trial involving fatal crash of Model 3

ABC

Tesla has won the first trial in the United States over allegations that its Autopilot driver assistant feature led to a death, a major victory for the automaker as it faces several other lawsuits and federal investigations related to the same technology. Key points: The civil lawsuit alleged the Autopilot system caused a Model 3 to veer off the highway, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Tesla to recall 54,676 Model X cars as vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid

Live Mint

Automaker Tesla will recall 54,676 Model X vehicles manufactured between 2021-2023, as the vehicle controller is likely to fail to detect low brake fluid and not display a warning light, said the US auto regulator on Tuesday. In August, NHTSA had opened a probe into 280,000 new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over reports of loss of steering …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Faulty EV: Tesla to recall nearly 55,000 Model X vehicles for a bizarre reason, says US auto regulator

Firstpost

It looks like Elon Musk just can’t stay out of trouble. In a bizarre development over 54,000 Tesla have been recalled for a simple, brake fluid indicator light, making this one of the most irritating recalls for any company to deal with On Tuesday, the United States Automotive Regulatory Authority announced that Tesla will be conducting a recall of 54,676 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Tesla launches new Model 3 with improved design and longer driving range

Live Mint

Leading EV maker Tesla has unveiled a revamped version of its popular Model 3 sedan with a sleeker look and a longer range. The new model also comes with improved exterior design, a more sporty look and comes in two new colour options - Stealth Grey and Ultra Red. The new Model 3 will be priced at 2,59,000 yuan or …

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1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. opens probe into Tesla drivers’ complaints that they can lose steering control

LA Times

Tesla vehicles charge at a station in Emeryville, Calif., in 2022. U.S. regulators have opened a new investigation into Tesla after drivers complained they lost steering control or power steering in the 2023 Model 3 and Model Y. U.S. auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into safety problems with Tesla vehicles. This time the National Highway Traffic Safety …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Tesla leads industry for crashes and deaths involving driver-assistance tech

Raw Story

Cars using Tesla's Autopilot mode have been involved with 736 crashes causing 17 deaths since 2019, an analysis from The Washington Post revealed Saturday. "Tesla is having more severe—and fatal—crashes than people in a normal data set," former NHTSA senior safety adviser Missy Cummings, who is now a professor at George Mason University's College of Engineering and Computing, told The …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Tesla's Model Y Dominates China Market, Tops Global Sales in Q1

News 18

China was the biggest market for Tesla’s Model Y electric sport utility vehicles, helping it become the world’s top-selling vehicle in the first quarter of this year, according to data from market research firm JATO shared with Reuters. Tesla sold 267,171 Model Ys in the first quarter of this year, of which 94,469 were sold in China, higher than 83,664 …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Tesla recalls over 10 lakh cars in China over braking defect

Hindustan Times

Tesla Inc. will need to fix almost every car it’s ever sold in China due to an issue with the vehicles’ acceleration systems. Some 1.1 million electric cars that Tesla made at its Shanghai factory or imported into China between January 2019 and April this year will need to be sent an over-the-air software fix to rectify the issue, according …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Tesla recalls 3,470 Model Y vehicles over loose bolts

Hindustan Times

Tesla Inc said it is recalling 3,470 2022 through 2023 Model Y vehicles in the United States because bolts securing the second-row seatback frames may not have been securely tightened, according to a filing made public Saturday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a loose seat frame bolt may reduce seat belt system performance, increasing injury risks during a …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Tesla driver killed after plowing into firetruck on freeway

Associated Press

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — A Tesla driver was killed and a passenger was critically injured Saturday when the car plowed into a fire truck that was parked on a Northern California freeway to shield a crew clearing another accident, fire officials said. Four firefighters who were in the truck when it was struck on Interstate 680 were treated for minor …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Tesla’s Autopilot Fiasco: EV maker recalls 3.6 lakh vehicles for major glitch in self-driving code

Firstpost

The glitch affects all Tesla vehicles sold between 2016 and 2023, that have been equipped with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta technology. A massive recall The recall affects a range of Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y Tesla autos from between 2016 and 2023, equipped with “Full Self-Driving Beta” technology, said a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice. …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Driver of Tesla that went over cliff on Highway 1 is moved from hospital to jail

LA Times

Emergency workers inspect a car that went over a cliff off Highway 1 on Jan. 2. The driver of a car that plunged 250 feet off a cliff along Highway 1 in Northern California, injuring his two young children and his wife, has been released from the hospital and jailed on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse. Dharmesh Arvind …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Elon Musk: Tesla’s main competition will come from China

Live Mint

On a conference call with analysts following the release of Tesla's quarterly earnings, CEO Elon Musk predicted that the electric vehicle manufacturer’s largest rival will be a Chinese firm. Even though manufacturing was hampered by China's now-abandoned Covid-Zero legislation, Tesla nonetheless produced more than 710,000 electric vehicles there in 2022, accounting for nearly 52% of its global output. Due to …

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1 year, 11 months ago

‘Did the brakes fail?’: Prosecutors checking car for mechanical problems in Tesla crash off Highway 1

LA Times

This image from video provided by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office shows a Tesla vehicle that plunged off a Northern California cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway on Jan. 2, 2023. Prosecutors who are investigating whether the driver of a Tesla intentionally crashed the car three weeks ago off the side of Highway 1, nearly killing his family members, …

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2 years ago

Tesla doubles discounts on Model 3, Model Y vehicles

Live Mint

Tesla Inc. has doubled the discounts offered on its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles delivered in the U.S. this month, according to its website, fueling concern demand for autos from Elon Musk’s car company may be softening. The stock is down more than 60% this year, falling further than the broader market, driven in part by investor concerns …

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2 years ago

Tesla working on revamped Model 3, codenamed it project ‘Highland’: Report

Hindustan Times

Tesla is developing a revamped version of Model 3, according to four people with knowledge of the effort, as the top EV maker aims to cut production costs and boost the appeal of the five-year-old electric sedan. The revamp of the battery-powered sedan, which could also include some changes to the Model 3’s exterior and powertrain performance, will go into …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Tesla recalls 30,000 Model X cars, shares hit two-year low: Report

Hindustan Times

Tesla Inc recalled nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the United States over an issue that may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly, sending its shares down nearly 3% on Friday to their lowest in nearly two years. The air bag could deploy incorrectly in certain low-speed collision events where a young front seat passenger is unbelted …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Tesla reports two new fatal crashes involving autopilot system: Report

Hindustan Times

Tesla Inc told U.S. auto safety regulators it has reports of two new crash fatalities in Model 3 cars tied to advanced driver assistance systems in the month ending October 15, data released Tuesday by the government shows. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in June began releasing data provided by automakers on reports of crashes tied to driver assistance …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Video: Fatal Tesla car crash caught on CCTV in China. School girl among 2 killed

Hindustan Times

US automaker Tesla said on Sunday that it will assist the Chinese police in investigating a crash involving one of its Model Y cars as local media reported that two people had died and three injured when a driver lost control of the vehicle, Reuters reported. The incident took place last week in the southern province of Guangdong and a …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Out-of-control speeding Tesla car kills 2 on Chinese streets, firm vows to find truth | Watch

India Today

Tesla has pledged to find the truth behind the fatal Y-model car crash that claimed the lives of a motorcyclist and a high school girl and injured three others in Chaozhou city, which is located along the Chinese coast just northeast of Hong Kong on November 5. pic.twitter.com/SGEcZcx6Zq — Read Jackson Rising by @CooperationJXN November 13, 2022 The 55-year-old driver's …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Tesla to help in police probe into fatal crash in China: Report

Hindustan Times

U.S. automaker Tesla said on Sunday it will assist Chinese police investigating a crash involving one of its Model Y cars after local media reports said two people had died and three were injured when the driver lost control of the vehicle. "Police are currently seeking a third party appraisal agency to identify the truth behind this accident and we …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Tesla closes its first showroom in China in retail strategy shift

The Hindu

Electric vehicle giant Tesla has closed what had been its flagship showroom in China as the company adjusts its sales and service strategy in its second-largest market, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Tesla shut the showroom in Beijing's Parkview Green, an upscale downtown shopping centre late last week, according to the people, who spoke on condition they …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Tesla cuts starter prices for Model 3, Model Y in China by up to 9%

The Hindu

Electric vehicle giant Tesla has cut starter prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by as much as 9% in China, according to listings on the company's Chinese website on Monday. The starting price for the Model 3 sedan was reduced to 265,900 yuan from 279,900 yuan, while that for Model Y sport utility vehicle was cut to …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Tesla's Model Y achieves highest score for any vehicle under latest Euro NCAP test protocol

Hindustan Times

Model Y, the battery electric compact crossover manufactured by Elon Musk's Tesla, achieved the highest overall score for any vehicle tested under the latest and more stringent assessment protocol of the European New Car Assessment Programme, the company announced in a statement. FILE PHOTO: Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk and Shanghai's Mayor Ying Yong attend an opening ceremony for Tesla's …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Tesla leads in driver-assisted technology crashes: U.S. data

The Hindu

Tesla Inc reported 273 vehicle crashes since July involving advanced driving assistance systems, more than any other automaker, according to data U.S. auto safety regulators released on Wednesday. NHTSA ordered companies to quickly report all crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems and vehicles equipped with automated driving systems being tested on public roads. NHTSA said Alphabet Inc's self-driving car unit …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Most driver-assist crashes involved Teslas, new data show. But questions abound

LA Times

A Tesla crashed into a police vehicle, which in turn crashed into an ambulance, in Arizona’s Cochise County in 2020. But they took a step toward being able to do so Wednesday with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s first report on crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems. The numbers are suggestive, with Tesla accounting for 70% of all crashes …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Oregon teacher, 26, is killed after Tesla crossed center line of road and slammed into car

Daily Mail

An out-of-control Tesla crossed the center line of a scenic Oregon road and slammed into a Hyundai being driven by a young teacher, killing the drivers of both cars. Saturday's deadly horror-smash saw Tesla driver Fredrick Scheffler II, left, lose control of his Model Y and crash into teacher Kyle Riegler, right, killing both men Riegler was a popular teacher …

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Tesla Model 3 Crashes into Pedestrian Overpass in China, One Injured

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