Tesla Wants To Electrify Big Trucks, Adding To Its Ambitions
After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify a new type of vehicle: big trucks.
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After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify a new type of vehicle: big trucks.
A dozen Cadillac CT6 sedans left the brand's New York headquarters on Monday, as cars with the Super Cruise system start arriving at dealerships. Cadillac calls Super Cruise the first hands-free driver-assist system for freeways.
Tesla is rolling out more charging stations, clearing additional obstacles for those who might want to give electric cars a try.
Tesla is raising $1.5 billion as it ramps up production of the Model 3 sedan, its first mass market electric car.
Tesla's newest vehicle is set to reach its first 30 customers on Friday evening. The Model 3 could finally make Tesla profitable. Or, the mainstream vehicle could dash Tesla's dreams.
Tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk recently slugged it out over the possible threat that artificial intelligence might one day pose to the human race, but you could be forgiven if you don't think this is a pressing question.
Electric car maker Tesla is expanding its service operations and hiring more than 1,000 technicians to meet the expected demand for its new Model 3 sedan, which goes on sale this month.
Tesla's shares are shaping up to possibly have their worst week of the year so far as lower-than-expected production, increased competition and a review from an industry group weigh on the electric car maker.
Electric car maker Tesla says its much-ballyhooed Model 3 car for the masses will go on sale on Friday.
Tesla Inc. is riding high as it hosts its annual shareholders' meeting. Shares are trading at record levels, and Tesla has surpassed General Motors and Ford in market value. But the company is not without its challenges.
Recent comments by the CEO of General Motors shines a light on a budding rivalry that could help determine whether Detroit or Silicon Valley sets the course for the future of the auto industry.
Tesla will soon begin selling solar roof tiles worldwide. Company CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday that ordering would begin later in the day. The tiles will reach U.S. customers later this year.
Tesla is recalling 53,000 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs worldwide because their parking brakes may get stuck and prevent the vehicles from moving. The recall affects vehicles built between February and October 2016.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested 2017 models of both the Tesla Model S and the BMW i3. Neither luxury electric vehicle earned the institute's "Top Safety Pick" award.
The Texas Department of Transportation says self-driving vehicles be the solution to North Texas' traffic problems.
Thirteen automakers are recalling more than 652,000 vehicles in the U.S. in the latest round of dangerous Takata air bag inflator recalls.
Getting used to cars that drive themselves, can happen fast. But the feature is no longer part of a sci-fi movie or long-term future project -- "they're here now."
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk will learn Thursday if shareholders support his plan to merge with SolarCity Corp. after a lengthy debate over the merits of the deal.
Tesla Motors says it has agreed to buy a German engineering company to help automate its electric car manufacturing.
Electric car maker Tesla Motors has plans to get into the ride-hailing business. The company hinted at the venture when it announced that all of its cars would come equipped with the hardware needed to drive themselves.
Tesla Motors is starting to build its electric cars with all of the sensors, cameras and other gear that is needed for them to drive completely on their own when regulations allow the technology to take over that responsibility.
The most recent known autopilot accident involving Tesla's autopilot happened right here in North Texas just last month as a car owner says his Tesla drove him straight into the guardrail at 80-miles an hour in Kaufman.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the electric car company is making major improvements to the autopilot system used by its vehicles, which will dramatically reduce the number and severity of crashes in which they are involved.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric car company is making major improvements to the Autopilot system used by its vehicles, which will dramatically reduce the number and severity of crashes they're involved in.
A Dallas man says his car drove him straight into a guardrail at 80-miles-an-hour.
An upper-level trough strengthens, moving from the west to the east.
The department said another man surrendered to officers with his hands raised.
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
An upper-level trough strengthens, moving from the west to the east.
The department said another man surrendered to officers with his hands raised.
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
Hispanic Republicans Luisa del Rosal, a political commentator, and Orlando Salazar, founder and CEO of Voz Media, a conservative media outlet, say the economy and the ICE shootings are hurting the party.
During his affordability tour in rural Texas on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott used his strongest language yet to discuss the data center industry. 12345"What we have seen is a necessity to rein in an industry that was completely out of control," Abbott said.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
This Saturday, the Walk to End Lupus will put a spotlight on the autoimmune disease and the North Texans living with it.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Jacob deGrom matched a career high by allowing eight earned runs and the Texas Rangers stumbled again in the AL West race with a 10-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
The Cowboys are facing the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro.
The card features Flagg's autograph, as well as a patch that was on the jersey he wore during his first NBA game.
Dallas secures the No. 7 seed and caps a record-setting turnaround with its seventh win in eight games.
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
