#Texas

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.

Nuro CEO Defends LiDAR as Lucid-Uber Robotaxi Program Nears Launch

Nuro Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer Jiajun Zhu has outlined the engineering case for multi-sensor autonomy as Nuro, Lucid and Uber prepare to launch commercial robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. In a set of four internal strategy memos shared publicly on Tuesday, October 27, Jiajun Zhu explained why the autonomous Lucid Gravity fleet pairs solid-state LiDAR and radar with cameras.

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.

Tesla Cybercabs Draw Record Austin Sightings Ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Tesla deployed a large wave of driverless Cybercabs across Austin on Sunday for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, as videos and photos online showed queues of the gold two-seaters and Model Y robotaxis outside Circuit of the Americas. The surge came after Tesla widened its Austin service zone to reach the track and pushed nightly ride requests to 1 a.m.

GM Agrees to $12.75 Million Settlement Over Driver Data Sales

The proposed settlement also bars GM from selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years and requires the deletion of previously collected information.

Rivian Sales Chief Says R2 Reception Surpassed Expectations

The comments came from Rivian’s VP and Head of Sales Gary Gaines, who said early reactions to the vehicle exceeded internal expectations.

Do Electric Cars Need a Car Inspection? EV Rules for 2026-2027

Most EVs skip emissions tests but still need a yearly safety inspection in Pennsylvania, New York and North Carolina. See state rules, costs and why EVs fail on tires and brakes.

Rivian Expands Texas Footprint With Proposed Round Rock Center

The proposed facility would mark Rivian’s latest investment in the Austin-area market.

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.

Lucid Delivers First Gravity SUV for Nuro-Uber Robotaxi Program

The initial Lucid Gravity SUV was built at the company’s Arizona plant and shipped to California.

Tesla Posts $22.5B in Revenue Amid Robotaxi and Energy Growth

Tesla posted a GAAP net income of $1.2 billion and a non-GAAP figure of $1.4 billion.

Tesla to Halt Model Y and Cybertruck Production Over Week of July 4

The halt is expected to pave the way for upgrades to Giga Texas.

Tesla Model 3 Beats Model Y to Top Cars.com’s 2025 American-Made Index

The Tesla Model 3 beat its crossover sibling to take this year’s Most American-made title.

Tesla Model Y and Cybertruck Workers to Take Week of Memorial Day Off

Line workers for the Tesla Model Y and Cybertruck have reportedly been asked to stay home for the holiday.

Tesla’s Most Affordable New Model Y Variant Also Has The Longest Range

It is the most affordable variant of the new Model Y in the United States so far.

EV Crash Specifics: How Electric Vehicles Behave Differently in Collisions

We’ll break down how EVs behave in accidents, what drivers should know about safety and liability, and why compensation disputes can get more complex when batteries and software are involved.

Why a Totaled Tesla Can Make the Insurance Claims Process More Complex

Discover why minor Tesla crashes can lead to total losses and what every EV owner should know about insurance claims.

Rivian Reveals Limited “California Dune Edition” R1 With Off-Road Focus And Exclusive Features

Inspired By Southern California’s Desert Landscapes, The Special Edition R1T And R1S Offer Enhanced Capability At No Extra Cost

Tesla Cybertruck Gets A Sales Boost With Lower Lease Prices And Free Wraps

Tesla Slashes Lease Prices By 20% And Offers Free Wraps To Boost Demand For Its Premium Electric Pickups In U.S. And Canada

Tesla’s Camera Cleaning Solution: Solving Vehicle Camera Visibility Challenges

New Cleaning Solution Aims To Resolve Visibility Issues Plaguing Cybertruck And Advance Tesla’s Self-Driving Aspirations