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Tesla Reported to Launch Robotaxi Service in Austin, Texas June 12

May 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Tesla Inc. is targeting June 12 to launch its autonomous robotaxi service in Austin, Texas according to a Bloomberg report citing a person familiar with the matter. The previously unreported internal date represents a key milestone in CEO Elon Musk’s strategy to pivot the electric vehicle maker toward driverless technology and artificial intelligence. Bloomberg reported […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Robotaxi, Tesla, Texas

Tesla Collision Center Targeted in Las Vegas Arson Attack

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 18, a Tesla collision repair and sales center in Las Vegas was involved in what authorities are calling a “targeted attack,” highlighting potential security concerns for facilities that repair Tesla vehicles. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to multiple 911 calls at approximately 2:45 a.m. reporting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ireland, Nevada, Terrorism, Tesla

Universal Technical Institute Adds Tesla START Collision Repair Training Program to Long Beach Campus Offerings

February 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced the expansion of its Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training program by adding Tesla’s START Collision Repair program. Tesla’s START program is an intensive training program that prepares workers for successful careers at Tesla. Graduates of UTI’s Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program who meet Tesla’s program criteria and are hired by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, California, Career and Technical Education, Tesla, Universal Technical Institute

Tesla Settles California Hazardous Waste Disposal Suit

February 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer settles with 25 California District Attorney Offices over hazardous waste disposal violations at service centers, energy centers and factory. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas, along with 24 other District Attorneys throughout California, announced February 1 that a judge in San Joaquin County has ordered Tesla, Inc. to pay $1.5 million as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Hazardous Waste, Lawsuits, Tesla

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit that Alleged Tesla Monopolizes Repair and Parts Markets for its Vehicles

November 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

While dismissing antitrust claims, Judge allows plaintiffs 21 days to amend their complaint. U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson ruled in favor of a motion by Tesla to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit by car owners that alleges the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has an unlawful monopoly on repairs and parts. The suit, Virginia […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Antitrust, Lawsuits, Tesla

asTech Announces Support for Tesla Vehicles

October 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

asTech, a Repairify company, announced an expansion of its remote OEM solutions to now include remote OEM scanning support for Tesla vehicles. asTech diagnostic devices are now able to complete authentic Remote OEM Scans for virtually every Tesla vehicle with over 99% coverage. “The industry is changing rapidly, and a major part of that is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: asTech, Diagnostics, Repairify, Tesla

Rivian and Tesla Support ASA, Auto Alliance and SCRS Right to Repair Data Sharing Agreement

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

In separate letters to the leadership of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers Rivian and Tesla announced they support the agreement reached on sharing automotive data that was announced in July. The two EV manufacturers are not members of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, Right to Repair, Rivian, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Tesla

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Tesla Violates Anti-Trust Laws by Monopolizing Markets for Repairs and Parts

March 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Suit by vehicle owner seeks class action status alleging Tesla vehicle owners forced to pay high prices for repair services and replacement parts due to electric vehicle manufacturer’s monopolization of market. A lawsuit filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Tesla, Inc. alleges Tesla vehicle owners are forced, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Antitrust, Lawsuits, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Right to Repair, Tesla

Conning Report Says Auto Insurance Ripe for Disruption as Vehicle Manufacturers Enter Business

January 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Investment management company sees opportunities for manufacturers in $179 billion personal auto insurance market. Conning, the investment management firm serving the insurance industry, says in a new report that embedded insurance, through which insurance products are distributed by non-insurance brands, could make significant inroads into both personal lines and small commercial insurance business, exceeding $70 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Conning, Embedded Insurance, Tesla

Tesla Insurance Now Available in Maryland and Utah

August 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer now offers auto insurance in ten states. Tesla Insurance is now available to its customers in Maryland and Utah according to availability information published online. Maryland is the 17th largest private passenger auto insurance market in the U.S. and Utah is the 31st largest market. Tesla’s auto insurance is now available to Tesla […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Maryland, Openings, Tesla, Utah

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