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Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing headwinds in California. According to Reuters, Tesla’s car registrations in the Golden State dropped 24% in the second quarter of 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of declining sales in this crucial market. EV Demand Softens Amid Economic Pressures The slump in Tesla’s California registrations points to broader…
Self-Driving Tesla Crashes into Parked Patrol Vehicle A Tesla Model S in self-driving mode crashed into a parked police car in Orange County, California, on the same day Elon Musk’s substantial pay package was approved at Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting in Austin, Texas. Tesla Model S Incident Details Early Thursday morning, a Fullerton Police Department…
Musk’s Lucrative Compensation Plan Gets Green Light Tesla shareholders have reaffirmed a massive $45 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk, overturning a court decision that blocked the award. The vote, which took place at Tesla’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas, signals strong shareholder confidence in Musk’s leadership despite ongoing controversies and legal battles, reported…
Tesla is giving some lucky shareholders an inside look at its Gigafactory Texas. The company recently announced it would offer this unique tour to randomly selected shareholders who participated in a recent vote. Exclusive Invite to Giga Texas Just weeks ago, Tesla revealed that shareholders who voted their shares would have a shot at a…
Tesla is standing by CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, arguing it motivated him to create “tremendous value” for shareholders. This comes after top proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended shareholders vote against the proposal, calling it “excessive.” ISS Recommendation and Tesla’s Response According to Reuters, ISS raised concerns over Tesla offering…
Tesla’s upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on June 13 faces potential hurdles as tens of thousands of international retail shareholders, holding around $17 billion in stock, may be unable to vote due to inadequate cross-border voting systems provided by investment platforms, reports the Financial Times. Key Resolutions and Challenges The electric vehicle maker is seeking…
Major Job Cuts Hit Tesla in California Tesla has announced significant layoffs in California, cutting over 600 jobs across its manufacturing and engineering sectors. These job cuts are part of a broader reduction strategy the company has been implementing this year, reports Forbes. Overview of the Layoffs Tesla plans to eliminate 601 positions at its…
In a highly-anticipated Cybertruck launch event in Austin, Texas, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk personally delivered the first Cybertrucks to customers.
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