Tesla's FSD v14.1.2 update reintroduces Mad Max mode, enabling higher speeds and more frequent lane changes than the standard Hurry profile setting.

TSLA stock dropped 73.6% from a peak of $409.97 on 4 November 2021 to $108.10 on 3 January 2023, compared to a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&P 500. Since then, the stock rose to a maximum of $479.86 on 17 December 2024 and is currently trading at $452.42

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's polarizing political actions since acquiring Twitter, later rebranded X, in 2022 dramatically hurt the automaker's U.S. sales, underscoring how deeply its fortunes are intertwined with the billionaire's persona.

A lot of the news from Tesla 's (NASDAQ: TSLA) latest earnings report -- which dropped last Wednesday -- focused on CEO Elon Musk's plans for the future: his "robot army," autonomous vehicle technology, and of course, his potential $1 trillion compensation package.

Tesla's Optimus robot handed out candy by New York's Nasdaq building. The bot was plugged in, and it's unclear whether it was tele-operated by humans.

NHTSA is investigating Tesla’s “Mad Max” driving mode amid reports of risky behavior, adding to recalls, cost cuts, and renewed scrutiny for the automaker.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls, including notices for vehicles from Ford, Ram and Tesla.

Tesla stock rose again on Tuesday, putting it on pace for its second best closing level ever, despite more disappointing European sales data. Investors’ focus is elsewhere these days.Tesla stock was up 3% at 465.