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Tesla Approved for Autonomous Rideshare Service in Arizona

Tesla was allowed to begin offering autonomous rideshare service in Arizona, clearing the way for its nascent robotaxi business to expand to a new state.

November 19, 2025
BusinessFuel

Lucid Reports Disappointing Q3 Results

Lucid Group posted a worse-than-expected third-quarter loss as it grapples with sluggish production of its Gravity SUV and a challenging trade environment.

November 5, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Rivian Cost Cuts Pay Off With Smaller-Than-Expected Loss

Rivian Automotive reported a smaller-than-expected loss in a sign of progress as the EV maker cuts costs and staff ahead of plans to begin deliveries of a new midsize SUV next year.

November 4, 2025
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Lucid Partners With Nvidia on Self-Driving Cars

Eventually the goal is to use Nvidia鈥檚 more advanced DRIVE AV platform, which includes a sensor suite of cameras, radar and lidar, to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicle capabilities.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Tesla Profit Misses Target Despite Record Q3 Sales Surge

Tesla's Q3 profit fell short of Wall Street鈥檚 expectations despite record EV sales, a sign of the pressure automakers are facing from shifting federal policies and rising costs.

October 22, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Lucid Production, Deliveries Disappoint as Tax Credit Expires

Lucid Group鈥檚 electric vehicle production fell short of Wall Street鈥檚 forecasts during the third quarter as the car maker contends with the elimination of the consumer tax credit.

October 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Tesla鈥檚 Sales Decline Shows Signs of Slowing

The company likely delivered around 439,600 vehicles worldwide in the three months that ended in September, a roughly 5% drop from a year ago.

October 1, 2025
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Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation

Uber and Lyft also get licenses under a new state law that takes effect Sept. 1.

August 8, 2025
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Rivian Deepens Loss Forecast as Fuel Credit Market Shrinks

The tax package that President Donald Trump signed into law last month included a rule change that attacked what鈥檚 been an important source of revenue for Rivian and Tesla for years.

August 6, 2025
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Tesla鈥檚 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.聽

July 22, 2025