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Tesla Optimus Scores Major Win as Apple AI Engineer Defects to Humanoid Team - Morgan Stanley Analyst Calls Tesla's xAI Investment Proposal A "Testing Of The Waters" For Deeper Musk Empire Integration
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Morgan Stanley Analyst Calls Tesla’s xAI Investment Proposal A “Testing Of The Waters” For Deeper Musk Empire Integration

Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas suggested Tesla’s shareholder proposal to invest in xAI represents strategic exploration rather than commitment, maintaining his bullish stance on the EV maker with an $800 price target ahead of the November 6 vote. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas issued a new investor note today framing Tesla’s upcoming shareholder vote on investing…

Tesla's Bumpy Road: Expected Shortfall in Q3 2023 Deliveries
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s ‘Mad Max’ FSD Mode After Drivers Report Routine Speeding

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from Tesla about its newly released “Mad Max” Full Self-Driving mode after drivers reported on social media that vehicles using the aggressive setting routinely exceed posted speed limits. The inquiry comes as NHTSA investigates 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with FSD following 58 reports of traffic…

Tesla Faces Major Lawsuit Over Full Self-Driving Promises—Are EV Buyers Misled?
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Tesla Recalls All 63,619 Cybertrucks Over Too-Bright Parking Lights—Fixed in 9 Days

Tesla has issued a recall for every Cybertruck built to date—all 63,619 units—due to front parking lights that shine brighter than federal regulations allow, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The company discovered the issue internally on October 1, 2025, and deployed a software fix just nine days later, showcasing…

Tesla Spain Sales Drop 8.75% in November While EV Market Doubles - Hybrids Take Lead as Electric Vehicle Sales Plummet in California—A Wake-Up Call for EV Industry
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Tesla Bets Its Future on Aging Models While BYD Launches Cars Twice as Fast

Reuters analysis reveals Tesla is taking an unprecedented gamble in the automotive industry: staking its entire car business on models designed between 2017 and 2020 while Chinese EV makers like BYD slash development cycles to two years or less. Industry experts warn this aging product lineup threatens Tesla’s market position as competitors flood showrooms with…

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Polestar Recalls Nearly 28,000 Polestar 2 EVs for Rearview Camera Glitch

Polestar is recalling 27,816 Polestar 2 vehicles in the United States due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall, announced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects certain 2021-2025 models. The problem lies in a software glitch within the…

Tesla’s Robotaxi Pilot Sparks Optimism with $475 Stock Target Boost
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Tesla Robotaxi Revolution Accelerates: 9 New Testing Hubs – What EV Owners Need to Know

Picture this, EV fans: Your next ride could be a driverless Tesla zipping through Brooklyn – and it’s happening faster than you think, with Tesla’s explosive expansion to nine cities! Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi testing to nine cities nationwide, posting jobs for Vehicle Operators to support Autopilot data collection with safety drivers behind the…

Tesla Spain Sales Drop 8.75% in November While EV Market Doubles - Hybrids Take Lead as Electric Vehicle Sales Plummet in California—A Wake-Up Call for EV Industry
Tesla

Tesla’s Top North American Sales Executive Departs Amid Ongoing Challenges

Tesla’s vice president of sales, service, and delivery in North America, Troy Jones, has left the company after 15 years, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Reuters. This development adds to a series of high-level exits at the electric vehicle manufacturer, occurring as it faces declining sales in key markets. Recent Wave…

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