Nevada caps Tesla’s Vegas ‘Robotaxi’ fleet at 10 — it asked for 5,000
Electrek·- Nevada’s Transportation Authority granted Tesla a permit to operate a driverless vehicle fleet in Las Vegas while capping the initial size at 10 cars instead of the requested 5,000. - The approved permit restricts Tesla to a specific geofenced area on the Strip with a 45 mph speed limit and bans pickups at Harry Reid International Airport. - The regulatory decision significantly scales down Tesla’s original application filed in June, which sought coverage for all of Clark County during the first 12 months.Tesla Stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) Slips as FSD Develops New Hiccup
Tip Ranks·- Tesla stock slipped fractionally in Monday trading following a reported incident where Full Self-Driving v14.3.6 nearly steered a vehicle into a ditch at 68 miles per hour. - In product updates, Tesla released an 80 dollar adapter for the Model Y requiring the Gen 3 Mobile Connector to power devices like laptops and phones. - Wall Street maintains a Hold consensus rating on TSLA stock with an average price target of 377.43 dollars per share implying an 11.13 percent upside potential.Bill Ackman Bets Big on Magnificent 7 Stocks, But Only Loves 3 of Them
benzinga_article·- Bill Ackman and Pershing Square Capital adjusted their portfolio by completely selling Alphabet stock, cutting Amazon stock by 25 %, and increasing Meta and Microsoft positions by 20.1 % and 9.8 %, respectively. - Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta ranked in the fund's top 10 assets at the end of the second quarter, valued at $ 2.32 billion, $ 2.04 billion, and $ 1.80 billion. - The investments in Meta and Microsoft are driven by strong enterprise franchises, digital advertising leadership, AI integration potential, and favorable valuations.Tesla is building its largest Supercharger on the East Coast in New York City
Teslarati·- Tesla is building its largest East Coast Supercharger station, featuring 64 to 68 stalls, in Maspeth, Queens, New York. - The new facility includes two pull-through stalls specifically designed to accommodate electric vehicles with trailers. - Located near Interstate 495, the station aims to improve charging infrastructure and reduce stress for drivers traveling toward Manhattan or Long Island.Former ‘Top Gear’ Host James May Tests Tesla's Grok-Powered AI Voice Assistant ‘Ara’: ‘It's Slightly Odd...’
benzinga_article·- Former "Top Gear" host James May tested Tesla Inc. ’s Grok-powered AI voice assistant "Ara" in a Model 3 and criticized its humanlike persona as insincere. - Tesla AI Chief Ashok Elluswamy praised the Full Self-Driving system following a collision-avoidance video, while CEO Elon Musk highlighted that TSLA vehicles feature 84% American content. - TSLA shares rose 0.25% to $343.12 during Monday pre-market trading.Wall Street is suddenly betting on a Tesla-SpaceX mega deal
MSN·- Wall Street investors and prediction markets are increasingly speculating about a potential mega merger between Tesla and SpaceX. - This speculation reflects ongoing debates regarding Elon Musk's long-term strategic vision for his companies. - The potential combination of these firms has generated significant interest regarding its future implications for both entities.Tesla AI Boss Ashok Elluswamy Calls FSD V14 ‘James Bond’ After Dramatic 82-MPH Highway Collision Avoidance
benzinga_article·- Tesla Inc. AI software chief Ashok Elluswamy praised Full Self-Driving V14 after a vehicle successfully avoided a highway collision at 82 mph. - The software reported 1.48 million active subscriptions in the second quarter, marking a 56% year-over-year increase amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny. - Tesla's stock rose 0.37% to $343.52 during pre-market trading on Monday following the event.Tesla's Flying Roadster Hits Joby (JOBY), Archer (ACHR) Stocks. Is the eVTOL Threat Real?
Tip Ranks·- Shares of Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation declined on Friday following a report that Tesla is preparing to unveil a new Roadster featuring limited flying capabilities. - Joby fell 4.1% and Archer dropped 5% as investors evaluated whether Elon Musk's project could integrate Tesla and SpaceX into the emerging flying vehicle market. - The market reaction reflects heightened investor scrutiny regarding potential competitive threats in the electric air taxi sector.a16z Partner Asks Why California Politicians ‘Want to Push Away Startups,’ Says State Already Lost Tesla and SpaceX HQs ‘Due to Political Shenanigans’
benzinga_article·- Andreessen Horowitz partner Josh Elman criticized California politicians, warning that proposed wealth tax policies risk driving startups and founders out of the state. - The debate centers on a November ballot measure proposing a 5 % tax on individuals worth over $1 billion to raise funds for healthcare. - Critics like Elman and Mark Cuban argue that such policies could prompt companies to relocate, mirroring the previous headquarters moves of Tesla and SpaceX to Texas.Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster demo may happen this month
MSN·- Tesla plans to remotely demonstrate a thruster-equipped Roadster at SpaceX’s McGregor, Texas site this month to protect hearing. - The scaled-back demonstration will feature a brief lift-off using SpaceX thrusters instead of the originally planned upside-down driving and hovering. - First revealed in 2017, the Roadster has faced years of delays and missed launch dates, causing reservation cancellations.Tesla Stock Price Prediction: SpaceX Thruster-Equipped Roadster May Debut This Month, Could It Boost TSLA Stock?
TradingKey·- Tesla is preparing to debut its next-generation Roadster as early as August 2026, featuring a remote-controlled hovering demonstration using SpaceX cold-gas thrusters at its facility in McGregor, Texas. - The long-delayed flagship project aims to showcase cutting-edge technology and reignite market attention toward Tesla's automotive innovation alongside its AI and robotics initiatives. - TSLA stock has rebounded from a phase low of $297.11 to trade around $342.27, with key resistance forming near $348 to $352 and initial support converging near $329.Tesla V2L adapter for Model Y stirs up a new complaint among owners
Teslarati·- Tesla recently launched a $80 Outlet Adapter enabling Vehicle-to-Load energy transfer for the Model Y. - Owners of certain newer Model Y vehicles discovered their cars are incompatible due to lacking the required two-piece Power Conversion System. - Upgrading the older PCS unit costs $1,750 in parts alone, leading some owners to consider alternative portable power stations.Gary Black Says Tesla Bulls Are Ignoring Valuation: ‘Loving the Product Doesn’t Mean You Should Love the Stock’
benzinga_article·- Tesla investor Gary Black cautioned bulls against ignoring the company's stock valuation metrics. - He highlighted that Tesla’s projected 2026 price-to-earnings ratio of 200x and a price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 5.7x exceed the Magnificent 8 average of 2.4x. - Black emphasized that admiration for Tesla's products should not overshadow pricing risks, citing concerns over marketing strategies and autonomous driving scalability.