Tesla has backed away from an ambitious plan for innovations in gigacasting, its pioneering manufacturing process, according to two sources familiar with the matter, in another sign that the electric-vehicle maker is retrenching amid falling sales and rising competition.

The news is the latest dip in the rollercoaster that Tesla has been on since the start of the year when the company’s CEO Elon Musk warned of slower sales amid increasing compet

Following the news of Elon Musk firing the entire Supercharger team, Tesla is reportedly backing away from its high-volume gigacasting manufacturing plans, according to Reuters. After its recent earnings report missed the mark for shareholders and analysts alike,

A home run. A double play. A sac fly. Matt Vierling did a bit of everything Wednesday, giving the Detroit Tigers their 18th victory of the season.

St. Louis native Matt Vierling put a hurting on his hometown team, knocking in three runs and scoring another in Wednesday's 4-1 win.