Automotive 15 October 2025 - 3 February 2026

Tesla stock price today: TSLA steadies before open after Cybercab milestone, California reprieve
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Tesla stock price today: TSLA steadies before open after Cybercab milestone, California reprieve

Tesla said its first production Cybercab rolled off the line at its Texas Gigafactory. Shares rose about 0.2% in premarket trading to $411.32. California’s DMV said Tesla avoided a 30-day license suspension after dropping “Autopilot” from its marketing in the state. The Cybercab still requires regulatory approval to operate on public roads.
February 19, 2026
Tesla’s $2B xAI bet puts Tesla Cybercab robotaxi and Musk mega-pay back in focus
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Tesla’s $2B xAI bet puts Tesla Cybercab robotaxi and Musk mega-pay back in focus

Tesla will invest $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI and says Cybercab robotaxi production is on track for 2026. CFO Vaibhav Taneja projects 2026 capital spending will exceed $20 billion. Tesla’s 2025 revenue fell about 3% to $94.83 billion, while its energy storage division posted record quarterly revenue of $3.84 billion. The company will stop selling Model S and Model X to focus on robotics.
January 29, 2026
Tesla’s $20B spending surge: Musk to end Model S/X and pour cash into robotaxis, robots
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Tesla’s $20B spending surge: Musk to end Model S/X and pour cash into robotaxis, robots

Tesla will spend over $20 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, more than double last year’s total. Elon Musk said production of the Model S and Model X will end as the company shifts focus to robotaxis and humanoid robots. Tesla reported a 61% drop in quarterly net income and a 3% decline in annual revenue. The company also invested $2 billion in Musk’s AI startup xAI.
January 29, 2026
Electric car sales finally beat petrol in the EU — here’s what changed in December
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Electric car sales finally beat petrol in the EU — here’s what changed in December

Battery-electric cars made up 22.6% of new EU registrations in December, surpassing petrol vehicles for the first time, ACEA data showed. Hybrids remained dominant, accounting for about two-thirds of electrified registrations. Total EU car registrations rose 1.8% in 2025 to 10.8 million, still below pre-pandemic levels. Battery-electric share for the year reached 17.4%, up from 13.6% in 2024.
January 27, 2026
VinFast’s cheap self-driving play: Autobrains deal targets Tesla-style “Robo-Car” tech
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VinFast’s cheap self-driving play: Autobrains deal targets Tesla-style “Robo-Car” tech

VinFast and Autobrains announced a partnership to develop affordable autonomous driving tech using a camera-based “Robo-Car” system, now piloted on VF 8 and VF 9 models in Hanoi. The setup uses seven cameras and a chip, avoiding LiDAR, radar, and high-definition maps. Broader testing is planned for larger cities and international markets. The companies aim to expand beyond current Level 2 driver-assistance features.
January 26, 2026
Tesla pulls Autopilot from new U.S. and Canada cars, pushing $99-a-month Full Self-Driving
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Tesla pulls Autopilot from new U.S. and Canada cars, pushing $99-a-month Full Self-Driving

Tesla has removed its basic Autopilot system from new U.S. and Canadian orders, leaving only adaptive cruise control as standard. Starting Feb. 14, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package will be available by subscription only, ending the $8,000 one-time purchase. The move comes as California regulators pressure Tesla to change its Autopilot marketing.
January 23, 2026
Samsung Wallet adds Toyota Digital Car Key support as 2026 RAV4 rollout starts
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Samsung Wallet adds Toyota Digital Car Key support as 2026 RAV4 rollout starts

Samsung Wallet’s Digital Key will work with select 2026 Toyota RAV4 models launching this month in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The feature uses ultra-wideband and near-field communication for locking, unlocking, and starting vehicles with compatible Galaxy phones. Wider availability and support for more Toyota models are expected as 2026 vehicles launch in other regions.
January 16, 2026
Google Gemini Rolls Out to Android Auto: The Biggest In‑Car AI Upgrade Yet – and Polestar EVs Are Next
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Google Gemini Rolls Out to Android Auto: The Biggest In‑Car AI Upgrade Yet – and Polestar EVs Are Next

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant in over 250 million compatible vehicles worldwide. The update supports 45 languages and brings features like smarter navigation, message translation, and email search. Polestar confirmed all its electric models will get Gemini from 2026. The rollout will continue over the coming months.
November 21, 2025
Android Auto’s Game-Changing Updates: Widgets, Smarter Assistant & More Coming Soon
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Android Auto’s Game-Changing Updates: Widgets, Smarter Assistant & More Coming Soon

Google has begun rolling out Android Auto versions 15.4 and 15.6, adding support for phone widgets on car displays and a redesigned media card interface. The updates, released via the Play Store, also introduce Material You theming and expand Google Maps’ incident reporting to smaller screens. Google plans to replace Assistant with Gemini AI and bring Pixel-exclusive features like Call Screen to Android Auto by late 2025.
November 2, 2025
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