EV-maker Tesla unveiled the first generation of its Optimus robot, called Bumblebee, in September 2022

The artificial intelligence startup will use the cash to bring xAI's first products to market, build new infrastructure and accelerate its R&D

Musk’s comments are an about-face from his warning in January that Chinese EV companies will 'demolish' their rivals without trade barriers

Tesla is reportedly looking to build an alternative supply chain and mitigate any risk of disruptions stemming from China's tensions with the US and Taiwan

The American tech tycoon was on the island ahead of the planned launch of his Starlink internet service

Before a full FSD rollout, Tesla still needs Chinese approval to collect and transfer data that Tesla's cars need to train its driver-assistance features

Musk was due to meet Indian PM Modi last week and announce an EV factory of up to $3 billion, but cancelled saying there were 'very heavy Tesla obligations'

By potentially allowing Tesla to roll-out FSD, Beijing may be hoping for the ‘catfish effect’ to accelerate research and development by Chinese EV-makers

China says its fully homegrown brain-computer interface was tested on a monkey, allowing it to control a robotic arm with only its thoughts

The now-defunct entry-level vehicle, sometimes described as the Model 2, was expected to start at about $25,000

Consumer interest in Tesla has more than halved since November 2021, according to a new poll that found the carmaker’s reputation was strongly tied to that of its chief Musk

Xiaomi co-founder and CEO, Lei Jun, believes his newly launched electric sedan is a direct competitor of Tesla — both in price and capabilities