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Chairman / President
Elon Musk
CEO / Managing Director
Elon Musk
CFO / Finance Director
Zachary Kirkhorn
Industry
Automotive / Energy
Website
tesla.com
Headquarters address
Tesla, Inc.,3500 Deer Creek Road,Palo Alto, CA 94304,United States
Stock Code
NASDAQ:Tesla
Year founded
2003
US President Donald Trump (right) and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office in May. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump ‘disappointed’ in Musk, who hits back at US president’s ‘ingratitude’

Tensions between the duo exploded in a series of live public comments as Musk said Trump would have lost the election without him.

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Xiaomi founder stays on as honorary chairman at Chinese software firm

Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla’s China rivals look closer than they appear in the rear-view mirror

Donald Trump

Musk and hardline Republicans ramp up attacks on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the tax and spending bill will add US$2.4 trillion to the US debt pile.

Elon Musk speaks during a news conference in the Oval Office on Friday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Opinion | US-China trade war goes nuclear with Trump’s chip software ban

Sweeping ban, albeit hard to enforce, threatens to kneecap China’s semiconductor ambitions and endanger its national security.

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Donald Trump

Musk calls Trump mega-bill ‘disgusting abomination’, days after farewell

White House dismisses Musk’s criticism of the US president’s signature tax-cut and spending bill.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Xiaomi’s EV unit to become profitable this year, CEO Lei Jun says

Smart EV unit recorded 4.3 billion yuan of gross profit last quarter, trailing operating expenses by 500 million yuan, according to its financial report.

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Founder and CEO Lei Jun speaks at an event in Beijing on May 22. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Elon Musk’s alleged child with Japanese pop star sparks online storm in Japan

The claim by conservative influencer Ashley St Clair has fuelled speculation and debate over the billionaire’s growing family.

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United States

Musk says Oval Office black eye was because son, 5, punched him in the face

The tech tycoon says he got the bruise while horsing around with X Æ A-Xii before a Trump press conference to mark his last day at Doge.

Donald Trump

Drug claims overshadow Elon Musk’s Oval Office farewell with Trump

A news report says the tech billionaire used so much ketamine on the 2024 campaign trail that he developed bladder problems.

Elon Musk listens as US President Donald Trump (not pictured) speaks during a news conference in the Oval Office on Friday. Photo: AP
Trending in China

China dog owner embarks on epic road journey with Labrador and humorous sign

Pair have travelled to 14 destinations, attracting curious onlookers who often pause to take photos and chat.

A dog owner in China has gone viral for taking his carsick-prone pet dog on a road trip, securing the canine in a cage attached to the back of the car with a funny sign. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/QQ.com
SpaceX

Musk sets ambitious 2026 goal for uncrewed Starship Mars voyage

Optimal planetary alignment drives aggressive timeline for SpaceX mission.

Donald Trump

Elon Musk criticises Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ as bromance falters

The US president responded that more changes could be made to the legislation, saying he’s ‘not happy about certain aspects of it’.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla’s brand is losing its shine, lagging BYD and Xiaomi: UBS poll

Tesla lost favour with global customers, with 18 per cent of buyers considering it their top pick last year, down from 22 per cent, UBS says.

A man placed a sign outside a Tesla dealership during a protest against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk outside a Tesla dealership in Los Angeles on March 14, 2025. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

China’s driverless mining trucks, BYD outshines Tesla in Europe: 7 EV reads

From Europe’s Chinese EV investment dilemma to makers racing to develop flying cars, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

A fleet of unmanned trucks developed with Huawei’s autonomous driving solution, seen in Inner Mongolia. Photo: Handout
United States

Opinion | Trump’s Oval Office smackdowns reflect alarming turn in US diplomacy

The US president’s meeting with South Africa’s leader was the latest example of erratic American diplomacy, awash in conspiracy theories.

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Automotive industry

European car sales falter as consumers delay purchases amid economic woes

Sales of petrol and diesel cars posted the biggest declines, outweighing growth in EVs and hybrid vehicles.

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China economy

Opinion | In picking Hong Kong over New York, CATL’s IPO was a strategic move

CATL’s geopolitical moves, from spurning Wall Street to partnering Indonesia’s green transition, speak volumes about the future of competition.

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CATL’s headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province, China, on February 6. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time as sales jump 169% in April

Shenzhen-based BYD sold 7,231 battery electric vehicles in April versus 7,165 by Tesla, according to data from Jato Dynamics.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV aims to dislodge Tesla’s bestselling Model Y from pole position

Sales of the much-anticipated vehicle, which has a driving range of 835km, will start in July at prices that have yet to be announced.

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United States

Trump backer Elon Musk says he will spend ‘a lot less’ on political campaigns

The decision could reflect the world’s richest man’s disenchantment with politics after his tenure at Doge saw intense blowback on Tesla.

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Elon Musk looks on during a cabinet meeting at the White House in April. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

How critical minerals became China’s ultimate trump card in the trade war

Beijing is still tightening its grip over supplies of rare earths and other key minerals despite the tariff truce, allowing it to cut off US access at will.

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Made in China 2025

Buy local: China directs state bodies to buy more home-made EVs for official use

Beijing’s latest order follows similar notices in 2024 that aim to increase Made in China electric vehicles in government fleets.

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Celebrity children

6 celebrities with the most children: from Elon Musk to Nick Cannon

Brace yourselves, because even stars well known for their large broods didn’t have enough children to make the top 5 – including Mel Gibson (9 children) and Alec Baldwin (8 children).

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong should pump brakes on driverless technology push: industry veterans

But lawmaker says city’s infrastructure and legislative framework may be attractive to international companies in sector.

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A safety operator sits in an Apollo Go robotaxi in Wuhan, Hubei province. Photo: Coco Feng
China trade

Exclusive | US-China deal no relief for firms as rare earth curbs keep supply chain severed

Documents show Beijing export restrictions – with no explicit removal after trade deal – hampering US-based magnet buyer with slow approvals.

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The supply of rare earth minerals has become a flashpoint in the US-China trade war. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker Xpeng launches AI-chip powered P7 to take on Model 3, SU7

The next-generation P7 will start from about US$41,630 and hit the mainland Chinese market in July or August.

Singapore

China’s BYD becomes Singapore’s favourite car brand, outselling Toyota

The Chinese EV maker has surged ahead in the first four months of 2025, leaving Toyota and Tesla trailing behind.

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