Tesla is trying to expand its robotaxi service, which so far is only being tested in Austin, Texas, to additional markets.

Tesla's robotaxi ambitions in California face regulatory hurdles as the CPUC clarifies that autonomous vehicle testing and public transportation are prohibited without a human driver. While Tesla holds a permit for a private car service with drivers,

On an event page for a "Tesla Diner SoCal Protest," the organizer, Tesla Takedown, points to Musk's handling of X, saying it boosts conspiracy theories and extremist views. The page also calls out Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature as "fraud."

Tesla is facing another lawsuit regarding its self-driving claims. The California DMV is trying to suspend Tesla's dealer license for 30 days. The EV maker has also launched a new round of buyer incentives.

Tesla's registrations in the West Coast state fell more than 20% in the second quarter compared with the previous year, according to new data.

The Tesla Supercharger Diner opened Monday in West Hollywood  and Elon Musk is already teasing a Texas expansion.

Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are walking an increasingly difficult tightrope as the company navigates declining electric vehicle sales and an autonomous driving business that has yet to get off the ground.

The largest EV market in the US alleges that the largest EV manufacturer is misleading drivers with its autonomous claims.