Tesla is run by Elon Musk, contributor of more than $250 million to Trump's campaign and the head of his government efficiency department.

A new report indicates that the transition team for president-elect Trump may recommend removing the crash reporting requirement for automated vehicles.

The Trump administration could end a requirement that car makers report crashes caused by assisted-driving features

The Trump transition team wants the incoming administration to drop a car-crash reporting requirement opposed by Elon Musk’s Tesla, according to a document seen by Reuters, a move that could cripple the government’s ability to investigate and regulate the safety of vehicles with automated-driving systems.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares hit a new record on Friday amid a media report that the Trump transition team wants to scrap an order that requires automakers to report crashes involving self-driving systems.