Elon Musk’s long-running tensions with regulators are flaring up again, as several of his companies face new investigations and violations this week.
The Boring Company has been accused of nearly 800 violations by Nevada regulators, according to ProPublica. The alleged breaches include digging without approval, dumping untreated water on city streets, and failing to control construction site runoff.
Meanwhile, Tesla is under enforcement action by California’s Department of Insurance for allegedly denying or delaying customer insurance claims, despite repeated warnings from regulators. The company also faces a fresh investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software caused vehicles to run red lights and veer into the wrong lanes.
While Tesla has faced multiple probes before, this one is notable because it directly targets its flagship autonomous software, a core part of Musk’s vision for the company’s future in self-driving technology, robotics, and AI.
Despite the growing scrutiny, Tesla continues to push forward. The company recently rolled out FSD version 14, and Musk remains committed to advancing robotaxis built around the same software.
Elsewhere, General Motors appears to be rebuilding its autonomous vehicle efforts after absorbing Cruise in 2024. Reports suggest GM is expanding its AV teams in Austin and Mountain View, hinting at a renewed push toward fully autonomous vehicles.
In other transport tech news, Joby Aviation raised over $500 million through a share sale to support certification and manufacturing for its electric air taxis, while startups like Futurail and Nexcade secured fresh funding to advance automation in rail and freight systems.
From Musk’s mounting regulatory troubles to GM’s quiet AV comeback, the transport tech world continues to balance innovation with oversight, and the spotlight is once again firmly on Tesla.
