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Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production at Texas Factory Around Mid-2027 for Cybercab

Tesla plans to wind down production of its electric Cybertruck pickup at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of 2027, with CEO Elon Musk saying the move will make room for increased Cybercab robotaxi production. Musk did not say whether Cybertruck production would end at other locations, and he later said the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time.

Italy Backs Tesla’s Push for EU-Wide Approval of Supervised FSD

Tesla has gained public support from Italy’s government in its effort to secure European Union approval for its supervised driving software. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said he supports a swift decision after speaking with Elon Musk, giving the company backing from another major EU member state ahead of a planned December vote.

GM Executive Says Removing Radar ‘Ignores Physics’ as Escalade IQ Readies Multi-Sensor Super Cruise

General Motors plans to launch an upgraded version of Super Cruise in the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV, using radar, lidar and cameras rather than relying on cameras alone. Sterling Anderson, GM’s chief product officer and a former leader of Tesla’s Autopilot program, argues that multiple sensor types provide capabilities cameras cannot match, pushing back against Tesla’s approach to autonomous driving.

Tesla Shares Hit Three-Month High as Texas Robotaxi Registrations Top 1,000

Tesla stock climbed to its highest intraday level in more than three months on Tuesday, October 27, after the automaker’s registered robotaxi fleet in Texas crossed the 1,000-vehicle mark. Records from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles list 1,051 registered autonomous vehicles in the state, split between 544 two-seat Cybercabs and 507 Model Y crossovers.

Rivian Awards CEO RJ Scaringe $402 Million as Performance Targets Drive Payout

The total package likely ranks among the biggest annual CEO payouts ever.

Tesla Ends Model S and X Custom Orders in Major Phase-Out Move

The move shifts both models to inventory-only sales, marking a major transition as Tesla reallocates resources toward next-generation technologies.

Tesla Giga Berlin Workers Reject IG Metall Union in Works Council Election

The vote determined representation for the factory’s employee council, which plays a key role in labor discussions and workplace policies.

Rivian R2 Spotted Charging at Tesla Supercharger During Alaska Testing

The vehicle was photographed plugged into a Tesla Supercharger, an ironic but practical sight given Rivian’s ambitions to take market share from Tesla in the mass-market EV segment.

Tesla Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Results and Analysis

Management also outlined major strategic shifts, including winding down Model S and X production, expanding robotaxi operations, and ramping investment in artificial intelligence and robotics.

Tesla Considers Turning Cybertruck Into Autonomous Delivery Vehicle

The idea would shift the Cybertruck away from consumer use and toward localized cargo delivery once full autonomy is achieved.

Tesla Signals Model S and Model X Exit as It Pivots Fully to Autonomy

The Model S and Model X paved the way for Tesla to become a mass-market electric vehicle maker.

BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Top BEV Seller in 2025

The shift followed a 15.61% year-over-year drop in Tesla’s Q4 deliveries and an 8.56% decline for the full year, while BYD posted continued growth and record annual BEV sales.

Rivian Stock Jumps 18% As Investors Cheer Earnings Beat And CEO Pay Deal

Shares climbed 9.6% on Tuesday to $17.99, extending a rebound that has seen the stock rally more than 45% from its early-November low.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Receives Musk-Style Pay Package Worth Up to $4.6 Billion

The package ties Scaringe’s rewards to ambitious profitability and share price milestones as Rivian prepares to scale its next-generation electric SUV lineup.

Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payout Plan

The plan, which passed with 75% shareholder support, ties Musk’s payout to highly ambitious milestones.

Tesla Returns to Growth But Earnings Miss Sends Shares Lower

Tesla’s earnings fell short of estimates, sending shares down nearly 5% in after-hours trading.

Rivian CEO Says LiDAR Still Key for Autonomy as Tesla Bets on Cameras Alone

Once prohibitively expensive, LiDAR sensors now cost just a few hundred dollars, Scaringe said.

Tesla Gains Ground in Select European Markets While Facing Intensifying Competition

Analysts warn the automaker’s limited lineup, unchanged since 2020, risks losing further ground as European and Chinese rivals introduce newer models.

Tesla Engineer Exits After 8 Years, Citing Concerns Over Elon Musk’s Leadership

Balestrieri said he could no longer reconcile Musk’s growing influence at Tesla with the company’s mission.

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