Tesla Q1 production up 12.6％, deliveries up 6.3％ On April 2, Tesla reported that it had produced 408,386 vehicles in Q1 2026, up 12.6% from the 362,615 units produced in Q1 2025. Of those vehicles produced in Q1 2026, 394,611 were Models 3/Y, and 13,775 were other models, including Models S/X, Cybertruck, and Semi. In Q1, Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles, up 6.3% from the 336,681 units delivered in Q1 2025.  Of those vehicles delivered in Q1...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

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

Tesla appears to be preparing a larger SUV for U.S. market On March 25, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to a suggestion from a fan to make a minivan. Musk first responded that the Cybertruck has isofix points in the back seat for child car seats. He later posted “Something way cooler than a minivan is coming”, signaling the possibly a new product. The communication should be taken in context as drone pictures taken around Gigafactory Texas rece...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

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

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for February 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for February 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Retail February retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.034 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

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

German passenger car sales up 3.8% in February 2026; Tesla sales rebound as Chinese makers continue to leap On March 4, the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) announced that new passenger car registrations in February 2026 increased 3.8% over the previous year to 211,262 units, led by strong sales of electrified and commercial vehicles. While many German makers saw their sales decline, sales of Skoda, Opel as well as Chinese makers, mostl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

U.S. auto sales fall 2.6% in February; Iran and U.S.-Israel conflict becomes new concerns Note: Some figures were updated on March 25. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in February 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of March 4, was 1,190,508 units, down 2.6% from the same month last year. February had 24 selling days, the same as a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonal...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin plant expansion at risk with works council vote, Musk says On February 26, multiple sources reported that in a recent video message to employees at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin ahead of works council elections coming in March, CEO Elon Musk cautioned that the planned expansion of the plant could be at risk if it does not remain “free from external influences.” Musk didn’t name the IG Metall directly, but clearly all...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

January electrified vehicle sales in Japan see robust EV sales Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have been buoyant in Japan. New EV sales (passenger cars, registered vehicles, and mini vehicles) in January 2026 significantly increased by 42.7% year-over-year (y/y) to 6,511 units, while total passenger car sales declined by 6.2% y/y. The ratio of EV sales to total passenger car sales increased by 0.7 percentage points y/y to 2.1%. The robust EV sal...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for January 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the 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%....

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

U.S. Congress advances auto safety bill targeting electric doors On February 10, lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to advance an automotive safety bill that would require manual releases in new vehicles with electrically powered door handles. The Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act, or SAFE Exit Act, was forwarded to full committee during a markup session by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, but still m...

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

German passenger car sales down 6.6% in January 2026; Chinese makers gain as Germans struggle On February 4, the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) announced that new passenger car registrations in January 2026 decreased 6.6% over the previous year to 193,981 units, as the economy slows and the effect of the newly announced subsidy program for electric vehicle (EV) purchases takes time. While many German makers saw their sales decline, C...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

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