Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots

Transportation Electric Cars Production of the two pioneering models will end in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk says. Production of the two pioneering models will end in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk says. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots

Tesla discloses ‘FSD subscriber’ count for the first time: 1.1 million

For the first time ever, Tesla has revealed how many people are actually paying for Full Self-Driving. The answer: 1.1 million, roughly 12% of its cumulative vehicle sales. The disclosure came in Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings report, where the company revealed “Active FSD Subscriptions” as a new metric. The number includes both upfront purchases and… Continue reading Tesla discloses ‘FSD subscriber’ count for the first time: 1.1 million

Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI cash furnace

Tesla disclosed in its Q4 2025 earnings report that it has invested $2 billion in xAI, Elon Musk’s private AI company. The investment comes while Tesla shareholders are actively suing Musk for breach of fiduciary duty over his founding of xAI in the first place. You can’t make this up. The investment Buried in Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI cash furnace

Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2025 financial results: slight beat on earnings

Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders’ letter for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 and full-year 2025 after market close today. We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information. Tesla Q4 2025 Earnings Expectations As we… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2025 financial results: slight beat on earnings

Tesla tops estimates for quarter, but wraps up first annual revenue drop on record

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Tesla reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday, but revenue for the year dropped 3%, the first time on record the company has recorded an annual decline. The stock rose 3% in extended… Continue reading Tesla tops estimates for quarter, but wraps up first annual revenue drop on record

Autonomous trucking startup Waabi raises $750 million to expand into robotaxis

Waabi founder and CEO Raquel Urtasun Courtesy of Waabi Autonomous trucking startup Waabi has raised $750 million in a new round of venture funding to expand into the robotaxi market, the company announced Wednesday. Waabi’s series C round is led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners, the startup announced Wednesday. The deal is one… Continue reading Autonomous trucking startup Waabi raises $750 million to expand into robotaxis

Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon

Transportation Electric Cars The company will reveal its Gen 3 robot in the first quarter of 2026. The company will reveal its Gen 3 robot in the first quarter of 2026. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 9:28 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs,… Continue reading Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon

Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of losses

Transportation The automaker has lost the lead to its Chinese competitors as its business continues to contract. The automaker has lost the lead to its Chinese competitors as its business continues to contract. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 9:08 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who… Continue reading Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of losses

German FAZ: 30 models against relegation010490

The ID.Aura model should finally bring Volkswagen great sales success again in China. With its flowing body lines and sharply squinted headlights, the electric sedan doesn’t just look modern. It also comes with the latest technology, from fast charging to a driving assistant that maneuvers the car through the city almost alone – and all… Continue reading German FAZ: 30 models against relegation010490

German Handelsblatt: VW Group: Porsche prepares for permanently low China sales012301

Porsche dealer in Shanghai: Adapt sales network to reality. Photo: Bloomberg Berlin. The sports car manufacturer Porsche is preparing to be able to sell permanently lower quantities in China. “The entire premium and luxury market in China has collapsed by around 80 percent within a short period of time, and we do not expect a… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW Group: Porsche prepares for permanently low China sales012301