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

The key to Chinese carmakers’ success has been a massive EV boom in a region, now seen as the "world’s hottest market” for battery-powered vehicles

Industry insiders say EU tariffs are unlikely to stop the expansion of Chinese EV exports, with carmakers likely to simply pass on higher costs to customers

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

Shanghai has compiled a list of data that it seems "ordinary” for three sectors - intelligent and connected vehicles, mutual funds and biomedicine

The US Justice Department is examining whether Tesla misled consumers, investors and regulators about its promises for self-driving vehicles

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

Chinese electric vehicle-makers have rushed to take on Tesla, despite increasing competition, slowing demand and looming oversupply

Elon Musk’s firm has seen its stock fall by about 31% so far this year with customers slow to transition away from fossil-fuelled motors

The joint venture with EV maker GAC Aion has been licensed to make a self-driving SUV which it plans to roll out next year