Tesla posts record sales but falls short of goals
The 1.3 million vehicles was 10% shy of CEO Elon Musk's pledge to grow company sales by 50% nearly every year.
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The 1.3 million vehicles was 10% shy of CEO Elon Musk's pledge to grow company sales by 50% nearly every year.
"This is a sign of demand cracks and not a good sign for Tesla heading into the December year-end," one analyst said.
Musk posted the poll himself and said he'd abide by it -- but that was before the results were in: 57.5% of respondents said he should while 42.5 said he shouldn't.
The company hasn't explained why it took down the accounts and made their profiles and past tweets disappear.
Under Elon Musk, several journalists are releasing internal Twitter documents about content decisions. Critics say it shows censorship.
Billionaire announced the move after posting a poll that let people vote on whether to restore previously banned accounts.
"We're back. Let that sink in," tweeted satirical right-wing outlet Babylon Bee after being suspended for eight months.
Long work weeks are no stranger to Elon Musk, who in 2018 told CBS Mornings' Gayle King he had been sleeping on a Tesla factory floor.
Some celebrities have deactivated their accounts while others are weighing whether they will leave. Here is what they're saying about Musk's acquisition of the company.
Elon Musk said Friday that Twitter has seen a "massive drop in revenue," as a growing number of advertisers pause spending on the platform in the wake of his $44 billion acquisition.
Tesla CEO had faced long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
William Shatner, star of the iconic 1960s TV show "Star Trek," and Bob Lutz, former Vice Chair of GM, join two Detroit entrepreneurs as they appear on "Michigan Matters" airing 8 am this Sunday on CBS 62 to discuss the electric future.
The electric car maker said in a filing with securities regulators that it intends to sell up to 10.03 million shares and use the proceeds for unspecified general corporate purposes.
Tesla is looking into more than 130 positive tests among employees, including those who contracted the virus outside of Tesla facilities.
Elon Musk's newborn might have the strangest name you've ever heard.
Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation are donating water stations and filtration systems to schools in Flint, Michigan, which is still recovering from a lead-tainted water crisis.
Tesla investors have taken a wild ride as Wall Street values the promise of one of the world's leading electric car makers, the hurdles the company faces as it tries to become a world-class manufacturer, and a mercurial CEO who can get the market buzzing with a single tweet.
The billionaire entrepreneur stunned investors earlier this month when he tweeted that he had secured funding to remove the electric-car maker from the stock market.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has apologized for calling a British diver involved in the Thailand cave rescue a pedophile, saying he spoke in anger but was wrong to do so.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is sending specialist engineers to Thailand to help aid the rescue of the 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a cave.
Last week, Elon Musk showed "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King the couch he sleeps on when he works late at his Tesla Model 3 factory. The internet was not pleased with the piece of furniture.
SpaceX said Monday it will fly two people to the moon next year, a feat not attempted since NASA's Apollo heyday close to half a century ago.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed the products in his much-anticipated "master plan" for the company
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic tossed two touchdown passes Saturday to help Michigan State to a 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan.
A hiker who had been missing since Sept. 5 from Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior in Michigan has been found, the National Park Service said Saturday afternoon.
Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies.
A 46-year-old man is in custody after a woman reported indecent exposure in Waterford Township, Michigan, on Thursday, police said.
Six employees of GLC Property Maintenance in Highland Township, Michigan, were stopped by nine U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles on their way to work Thursday morning, in what the landscaping company's owner believes was a targeted raid.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
A hiker who had been missing since Sept. 5 from Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior in Michigan has been found, the National Park Service said Saturday afternoon.
A former Michigan State University physician has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted two women at the health care facility. They're asking for anyone who may be a victim to come forward.
Two Jewish leaders CBS News Detroit talked to on Thursday said they don't feel heard and have put together a petition they hope political leaders will sign onto that they're calling "Nonnegotiable Principles"
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night.
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
The city of Dearborn paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives 25 years ago.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic tossed two touchdown passes Saturday to help Michigan State to a 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan.
Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Jordan Marshall scored on a tiebreaking 1-yard run set up by an interception midway through the fourth quarter and Bryce Underwood ran for a 38-yard touchdown to help Michigan bounce back and beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10.
Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A cold front on Sunday will bring much cooler air to kick off the week.
The Detroit Health Department on Saturday hosted its fifth annual Block Party. Residents had the chance to enjoy food, live music and giveaways while learning about health services in the Motor City.
A group of volunteers with the nonprofit group Sleep in Heavenly Peace gathered at a workshop in Westland Saturday morning to help make sure children have a place to sleep.
The Cars at the Station free event kicks off this weekend at Michigan Central.
The owner of a New Baltimore tattoo shop is getting a lot of attention after an unusual online offer that he made.