U.S. auto sales fall 11.8% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, totaled 1,405,817 units, down 11.8% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR, millions/year)  *March data will be upda...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Tesla estimates its Q1 deliveries at 365,645 units, down 12.6% from Q4 2025 On March 26, Tesla published its latest company-compiled delivery consensus of sell-side analysts as a preview to its actual Q1 2026 results. Tesla had done the same ahead of releasing actual Q4 2025 figures as a way of tempering analysts’ expectations before making its quarterly report public. The figures show Tesla Q1 2026 deliveries coming in at 365,645 units, down 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

Stellantis EV drivers get access to Tesla Supercharger Network in U.S. On March 19, Stellantis announced that through agreement with Tesla, owners of Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati battery-electric vehicles in North America now have expanded access to more than 27,500 Supercharger locations. Stellantis BEV customers can access Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers using a Free2move Charge North American Charging System (NACS)-CCS1 DC adapter, availa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

GlobalData blog: How is Tesla’s pivot to robotics and AI likely to affect it going forward? Tesla has announced plans to wind down production of its Model S and Model X flagship models, with no successor programs confirmed, while retooling sections of its Fremont factory to support early production of its Optimus Gen 3 humanoid robot later this year.  The move marks the clearest signal yet that Tesla intends to diversify beyond its core vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

U.S. NHTSA widens Tesla FSD probe to 3.2 million vehicles On March 18, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it was widening an earlier probe to the examine the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in 3,203,754 vehicles in the U.S.  Affected models include 2016-2026 Models S and X, 2017-2026 Model 3, 2020-2026 Model Y, and 2023-2026 Cybertruck. The probe is moving from a preliminary evaluation launched in October 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Tesla Robotaxi service appears to be expanding in Las Vegas next Tesla Robotaxis have not yet been deployed outside of Austin, Texas, where safety drivers sit in the front passenger side while delivering passengers, or the San Francisco Bay Area, where safety drivers sit behind the steering wheel, but a new city may be in the process of receiving the Model Y taxis. A parking lot full of Model Y vehicles has been reported in Henderson, Nevada, a t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Musk shares Optimus production plans for Fremont plant On March 11 at the "Abundance Summit" technology summit, Tesla CEO Elon Musk talked about the progress of AI, mass production timing of Optimus 3, and other topics.Musk said that Tesla is in the final stages of completing Optimus 3. “We’re in the final stages of completion of Optimus 3, which is really going to be by far the most advanced robot in the world. Nothing’s even close,” Mus...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in February 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on March 10, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton maintaining its lead in the country’s EV market (by brand) in February 2026 with 1,802 registrations, ahead of BYD (469), iCaur (294), MG (206), and Zeekr (191).  The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (144), Leapmotor (90), XPeng (75), TQ Wuling (66), and Volvo (46)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Tesla to launch level 2 FSD in Japan by late 2026 On March 5, Tesla unveiled a level 2 self-driving car for driving on public roads in Japan. Test runs have been underway in the country since August 2025, initially with the Model 3 and using company employees, but the company has now also begun testing the Model Y SUV. Riichi Hashimoto, president of Tesla Japan said the company is doing everything it can to implement the company’s FSD system b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on March 5. February is conventionally lower volume and therefore more volatile, with many buyers preferring to wait for the March numberplate change, but this year new car registrations were led by strong private demand. Year-to-date sales were up 4.8% to 234,227 units in the first two months of 2026. February sales for VW dropped 11.5% to 7,104 units (7.9% market share), Ford surged 36.6% to 6,056 units...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in January 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on February 11, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton leading the country’s EV market (by brand) in January 2026 with 3,276 registrations, far ahead of BYD (913), Zeekr (489), and iCaur (451). The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (176), Leapmotor (171), MG (169), XPeng (97), Mercedes-Benz (83), and Denza (55), while...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

e production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for January 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in January 2026 Retail January retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.544 million units, reflecting a y/y decrease of 13.9%. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 180,000 units, down 15% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 890,000 units, down 18% y/y...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Tesla teams up with Tencent to enhance cockpit experience, launching WeChat Link and Destination Service Tencent announced that it is collaborating with Tesla to upgrade the in-car experience by launching two major features: "WeChat Link" and "Destination Service". Leveraging Tencent’s ecosystem and technical expertise, the two companies are jointly creating a seamless, smart, and convenient cockpit experience.The new features will be delivered...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

anical latch that is intuitive to use. It also calls for a means for first responders to be able to access vehicles that have lost battery power. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation in September 2025 into whether the doors are defective in certain Tesla Model Y SUVs, and in December opened a probe into emergency releases in Tesla Model 3 vehicles. (Detroit News article on February 11, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Tesla enters Moroccan market, its first country in Africa On February 6, Tesla started its commercial activities in Morocco, with the opening of its first public retail location. The Model 3 and Model Y are introduced in the Moroccan market. This is the first African market for Tesla. Based on social media updates of Tesla, multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Consumer Reports selects Top Picks for 2026 with hybrids, EV dominating On February 3, Consumer Reports released results from its highly-respected 2026 Top Picks study. Winners were chosen from 260+ vehicles, with brands like Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Ford, Lexus, BMW, and Tesla heading the list. While the vehicles were evaluated along parameters that included road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety, this year fo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

Faraday Future presents humanoid robots at automotive dealer show in Las Vegas On February 5, attempting to follow in the footsteps of Tesla and Hyundai, Faraday Future announced the launch of three embodied AI (EAI) robots, the FF Futurist (full-size professional humanoid), FF Master (athletic “action master” humanoid), and FX Aegis (quadruped security/companion), at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas. The c...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

U.S. auto sales flat in January; Toyota, Honda, Nissan post gains Note: Some figures were updated on February 10. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in January 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of February 4, was 1,104,953 units, roughly flat year over year (down 0.2%). January had 26 selling days, one more than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annual...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Tesla operating income down 11% in Q4, down 38% for all of 2025 On January 28, Tesla reported Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, with vehicle sales tumbling from the previous year as the company turns its sights to energy, autonomy and AI. For Q4, total revenue fell 3% YOY to USD 24.9 billion, total automotive revenue fell 11% to USD 17.7 billion, operating income dropped 11% YOY to USD 1.4 billion, and operating margin fell to 5.7% from 6....

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Toyota and Tesla lead J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards On January 20, J.D. Power released its 2026 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, with Toyota (Mass Market) and Tesla (Premium) showcasing the strongest results. The estimated worth of a vehicle at the end of its lease term, known as a residual value, is a key indicator of long-term resale value and affordability. Toyota received the most model-level awards with six, while BMW, Le...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24