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.
Author: Kara Carlson
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 to a customer’s home in the company’s latest move to showcase its push into autonomous driving.
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.
Tesla, Musk Tease Robotaxi Launch With Driverless Demo
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Rivian Spins Out ‘Micromobility’ EV Startup Called Also
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EV Maker Lucid to Seek New CEO After Rawlinson Steps Aside
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