Keeping Elon could cost Tesla millions, Rivian R2 and affordable Lucid arrive

A new lawsuit alleges Tesla was negligent in retaining Elon Musk as CEO, criticizing his influence on engineering and safety. This legal challenge could potentially cost Tesla millions of dollars. For owners and enthusiasts, it highlights internal governance concerns amid increasing competition from new, affordable EVs like the Rivian R2.

March 13, 2026

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FSD • Feb 23, 2026

Tesla Takes California DMV to Court to Overturn ‘False Advertising’ Ruling

Tesla is suing the California DMV to reverse a ruling that accused the company of false advertising, primarily related to its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claims. This legal challenge represents a significant escalation in Tesla's ongoing dispute with regulators over how it markets its driver-assistance systems. The outcome could impact the terminology Tesla is allowed to use and shape future regulatory scrutiny of its technology.

Latest • Feb 09, 2026

Tesla fails to dismiss Blade Runner 2049 copyright lawsuit

A U.S. judge has ruled that a copyright lawsuit against Tesla, alleging it used imagery from the film *Blade Runner 2049* without permission, can proceed. This means Tesla and Elon Musk must continue to defend the case in court. For owners and enthusiasts, it represents a potential legal distraction and financial risk for the company, though it does not directly impact vehicle operations.

Software Updates • Feb 07, 2026

Songbird sues Tesla and X Over Voice Assistant Patent Infringement

Songbird Tech has filed patent infringement lawsuits against Tesla and X, alleging their voice-assistance technology violates a specific patent. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this legal action could potentially impact future voice-command features in vehicles, though no immediate changes or effects are expected while the case is pending.

Stock & Business • Feb 02, 2026

Tesla director pay lawsuit sees lawyer fees slashed by $100 million

A judge has approved the original settlement in a lawsuit over Tesla director pay, but has cut the plaintiffs' attorney fees by $100 million. This means the settlement, which returns value to Tesla, remains in place while the legal team receives a significantly smaller award. For Tesla, the outcome reduces the total cost of resolving the lawsuit.

Stock & Business • Jan 14, 2026

Tesla settling another racism lawsuit after saying it would only settle fair lawsuits

Tesla and the US Equal Employment Opportunities Commission have agreed to enter mediation talks over a 2023 lawsuit from the federal agency which describes pervasive racial abuse and retaliation again...