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Tesla’s California Market Share Slips as Rivals Gain Ground

The number of new Tesla vehicles registered in California fell once again as the company continued to lose ground in the largest U.S. market for electric vehicles. 

July 22, 2025
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Uber Partners With Lucid, Nuro to Launch Robotaxis in 2026

Uber is teaming up with electric vehicle maker Lucid and self-driving tech startup Nuro to launch a robotaxi fleet.

July 17, 2025
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Rivian Limits EV Output to Avoid Excess of Outgoing Models

Rivian produced about half as many electric vehicles as Wall Street expected in the second quarter prior to the launch of 2026 model year vehicles later this month.

July 2, 2025
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Musk Says First Tesla Drove Itself From Factory to Customer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a Tesla Model Y SUV drove itself from the company’s factory near Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home in the company’s latest move to showcase its push into autonomous driving.

June 27, 2025
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Tesla’s Modest Robotaxi Rollout Staged for Retail Investors

Tesla rolled out its long-promised driverless taxi service to a handful of riders June 22, a modest debut for what Elon Musk sees as a transformative new business line.

June 23, 2025
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Tesla, Musk Tease Robotaxi Launch With Driverless Demo

Tesla executives including Elon Musk promoted a video of one of its vehicles driving in Austin with nobody behind the wheel, hinting that it’s close to launching its robotaxi service there.

June 10, 2025
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Tesla’s EV Deliveries Dropping as Demand Erodes Sharply

Wall Street is reining in expectations for Tesla deliveries as the Elon Musk-run automaker struggles with waning consumer demand and the threat of reduced U.S. federal incentives for EVs.

June 6, 2025
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Tariffs Force Rivian to Lower Annual Delivery Outlook

The company now expects to sell 40,000 to 46,000 battery-powered pickups, SUVs and delivery vans this year, it said May 6 while reporting first-quarter results.

May 6, 2025
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Bezos-Backed Startup Slate Launches US-Made Electric Pickup

Slate Auto plans to debut a small electric-powered, American-made pickup for less than $20,000 with federal subsidies.

April 28, 2025
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Tesla Sales Drop to Lowest Since 2022 Amid Musk Backlash

Tesla’s vehicle sales fell 13% last quarter to an almost three-year low, as the carmaker made over its most important model and dealt with international backlash against Elon Musk.

April 2, 2025