Last year was anything but smooth for Tesla (TSLA), as the electric vehicle (EV) giant wrestled with fierce competition, aggressive price cuts, executive shake-ups, and layoffs. Even its much-hyped robotaxi event fell flat,

The streak begins. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling vehicle in the world for the second consecutive year

Arguably one of the most controversial car brands, with people either loving or hating it, Tesla still deserves the recognition for its innovative technology and ingenuity. This isn't talking about Elon Musk;