The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a special investigation on Monday into the Tesla Model 3 crash on June 19 in Katy, Texas.

Officials said a Tesla, which the driver said was on autopilot, crashed into a home on Friday in Katy, Texas, killing one person.

For the second year in a row, the Tesla claimed the to two spots on the Cars.com "American Made Index," with the Model 3 and Y topping the list.

Elon Musk’s EV maker continues to rebuild strength in a region where Chinese rivals are gaining ground.

Tesla FSD has already been approved in five European countries.

Tesla shares fell sharply on Tuesday after US regulators opened an investigation into a fatal crash in Texas involving one of the company's vehicles, adding fresh scrutiny to the automaker's driver-assistance technology.

What Happened? Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) fell 4.8% in the morning session after sentiment weakened following a fresh federal safety probe into its driver-assistance software as the broad tech/AI selloff continued to weigh on the Magnificent Seven.