Tesla reported higher global third-quarter auto deliveries on Thursday, joining a broad slate of automakers seeing a surge in electric vehicles ahead of the phaseout of a US tax credit.

A surprising new electric rivalry is emerging as smartphone giant Xiaomi enters the high-performance car arena to challenge the EV king, Tesla. CarWow’s latest drag race featured the brand-new Xiaomi SU7 Ultra squaring off against the formidable Tesla Model S Plaid, raising the question of whether Tesla’s speed supremacy is finally over.

Tesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept.

The seller has had this Tesla Model S Plaid since March 2023, and since he's a stay-at-home dad and owns another ride, he doesn't need it anymore

What started as a simple rock chip turned into a costly lesson for a Tesla Model Y owner, where hidden calibration fees and delays revealed just how complicated “fixing glass” has become in today’s high-tech cars.

BYD said in an exchange filing on Wednesday that it sold 396,270 cars in September, a 5.5% decline from a year earlier.

The pace of Tesla Inc.’s sales decline is expected to slow, offering investors a measure of relief amid a lengthy downturn at Elon Musk’s electric-car maker.

Tesla’s recent trajectory showcases a stark duality as it faces significant challenges in its automotive division, while simultaneously making groundbreaking advancements in AI and energy sectors. This juxtaposition has been drawing attention to how the company navigates contrasting fortunes across its core operations.

At least 10 Tesla executives left Elon Musk's company in the last 12 months. A review of the EV maker's internal org chart shows who remains.