Key Takeaways South Korean politician Lee So-young praised Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology as “completed technology.” Tesla FSD launched in South Korea in late November, marking its expansion to the seventh country. Lee experienced FSD on a route from the National Assembly to various landmarks in Seoul, noting its performance. She reflected on the potential…
Key Takeaways Tesla denies facing a thirty-day sales suspension in California. The California DMV put the penalty on hold for ninety days, allowing Tesla to comply. A judge ruled Tesla misled consumers about its “Autopilot” program, but no customers reported issues. Tesla’s communication emphasized continued uninterrupted sales operations in California. Concerns over the terminology of…
Key Takeaways New EV tax credit rules may affect Tesla owners who benefited from an extension period. Delivery deadlines are crucial: cars must be delivered by December 31, 2025, to qualify for credits. Buyers may lose the ability to claim the $7,500 tax credit at the Point of Sale if deadlines aren’t met. Uncertainty remains…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk continues to criticize Bill Gates for his short position against Tesla, highlighting ongoing tensions between them. Gates admitted in a text to Musk that he still holds a short position against Tesla, despite their philanthropic discussions. Musk pointed out that Gates may have lost over $10 billion due to his ongoing…
Key Takeaways Tesla made a subtle change to Cybertruck’s casting for improved manufacturing efficiency. The Cybertruck achieved a Top Safety Pick+ award for its outstanding safety ratings. The minor manufacturing change took place in April and boosts build quality and scalability. Internal testing showed no adverse effects on crash test results after the change. The…
Key Takeaways Tesla stock reaches an all-time high of $489.88, increasing over 3% in value. The stock recovered from a significant dip earlier in the year, which saw it drop more than 40%. Tesla is testing driverless Robotaxis in Austin, contributing to the spike in stock price and valuing the company at $1.63 trillion. Tesla…
Key Takeaways Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi platform beyond Austin and the Bay Area to five new cities: Houston, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Analyst Mark Delaney emphasizes the importance of the speed of deployment for Tesla’s driverless operations. Profitability of the Robotaxi fleet hinges on the rapid initiation of rides in more locations.…
Key Takeaways The Tesla Cybertruck received the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating for models built after April 2025. Enhanced safety comes from improved crash prevention measures, particularly in front crash scenarios. The Cybertruck’s headlights feature high-beam assist, which contributed to its top safety rating. It’s one of only two full-size pickups with the Top Safety…
Key Takeaways Ford’s decision to stop producing the F-150 Lightning opens up the electric pickup market for Tesla. Reduced competition can lead to increased sales for Tesla’s Cybertruck, enhancing its market position. Tesla’s leadership in the pure EV sector strengthens as Ford’s retreat highlights the challenges faced by legacy automakers. Ford’s shift to hybrids and…
Key Takeaways SpaceX employees, including CEO Elon Musk, criticized American Airlines for considering Amazon’s Leo over Starlink. Starlink is favored by numerous airlines for its reliability in providing internet during flights, unlike traditional options. American Airlines is exploring alternatives, but it’s unclear how far along discussions with Amazon are. CEO Robert Isom emphasized the need…