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Tesla Robotaxi Influencer Reviews Are In: Here's What Testers Are Saying
- Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22, 2025, with a small fleet of Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.
- Influencers and early testers have shared their experiences with the service, with YouTuber Farzad Mesbahi praising the autonomous driving capabilities of the vehicles.
- While some testers reported minor glitches like wrong turns and speed limit exceedances, overall feedback has been positive, showcasing a major leap forward in autonomous driving.
- Despite some concerns raised by safety advocates and regulators, Tesla's stock rose over 8% after the launch, indicating a significant market response to the Robotaxi service.
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Xiaomi says it received over 200,000 orders for a new car it priced just below Tesla's Model Y in 3 minutes
- Xiaomi launched the YU7 car undercutting Tesla's prices, selling more than 200,000 units within three minutes of its Beijing launch.
- The YU7, priced at $35,000, aims to compete with Tesla's Model Y in China, and Xiaomi's stock rose by as much as 8% in Hong Kong following strong demand.
- Xiaomi's founder and CEO, Lei Jun, challenged Tesla during the launch event, stating they wouldn't accept defeat in the comparison.
- The YU7 is Xiaomi's second car and part of the EV price war in China, with Chinese players undercutting Tesla's prices and gaining market share.
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World’s largest EV maker BYD slows production – report
- BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has reportedly slowed production at its Chinese factories due to slower growth than expected in its home market after significant price cuts.
- The company has canceled night shifts at some plants and reduced capacity by up to one third, suspending plans for new product assembly lines.
- Despite sales targets aiming for 5.5 million in 2025, BYD had only sold 1.76 million cars globally by the end of May 2025, indicating slower sales performance.
- The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported only 0.2% growth for BYD in May 2025, the lowest since February 2024, with concerns raised over excess stock and financial subsidies for new-car sales in China.
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Redwood Materials diverts its huge battery hoard toward the AI energy boom
- Redwood Materials launches Redwood Energy to repurpose used batteries for AI power needs.
- Data centers near Redwood's Nevada campus require more power, leading to sustainability efforts.
- Redwood Energy transforms EV batteries into energy storage systems, addressing growing energy demands.
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Toyota RAV4 topples Tesla Model Y as world’s best-selling car
- The Toyota RAV4 has surpassed the Tesla Model Y as the world's best-selling car, with a margin of fewer than 3000 cars, as reported by JATO Dynamics.
- In 2024, the RAV4 achieved 1,187,000 global sales with an 11% increase, while the Model Y experienced a 3% sales drop with 1,185,000 units sold.
- This marks a reversal from the previous year, where the Model Y led in sales. Toyota's success is noteworthy as it approaches the end of its current generation, with a new model planned for 2026.
- Despite production pauses impacting Tesla's sales, the RAV4 maintained its lead. Other top-selling vehicles include the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Honda CR-V.
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Metaplanet Dethrones Tesla As 7th-Largest Bitcoin Powerhouse
- Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-listed company, has surpassed Tesla in the public-company Bitcoin rankings by acquiring 1,234 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 12,345 BTC.
- Metaplanet's latest purchase cost an aggregate of ¥19.27 billion, with a cumulative cost basis of roughly $1.11 billion.
- With Bitcoin valued at around $107,400, Metaplanet's holdings are worth approximately $1.33 billion, positioning it as the seventh-largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin.
- Metaplanet aims to accumulate up to 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027 and has been aggressively financing its acquisitions through various bond issuances.
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Tesla is testing a new way to eliminate a rare but concerning Supercharger issue
- Tesla is testing a new 'Supercharger queue' system to address the issue of drivers cutting in line at Superchargers.
- The virtual queuing system aims to eliminate confusion between drivers and prevent cutters from jumping ahead of those who arrived first.
- Public pilots for the system will be conducted at select sites after completing internal testing.
- This initiative by Tesla is in response to a rare but concerning issue at Superchargers, as the network becomes more congested with increased usage.
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Tesla European Sales Slump Extends To Five Months
- Tesla's European sales of electric vehicles (EVs) continue to decrease, with a significant drop in May 2025.
- In May, Tesla sold 8,729 units in Europe, down 40.5% from the previous year.
- From January to May 2025, Tesla shipped 50,413 units in Europe, a 45.2% decrease from the same period in 2024.
- Factors contributing to Tesla's sales decline include increased competition from Chinese EV makers and brand damage from Elon Musk's actions.
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Tesla’s Omead Afshar, known as Elon Musk’s right-hand man, leaves company: reports
- Omead Afshar, referred to as Elon Musk's right-hand man, has reportedly left Tesla, with conflicting reports suggesting either a voluntary departure or potential termination.
- Afshar was recently promoted to Head of North American sales and European operations, with news of his departure circulating internally, although Tesla has not officially confirmed the news.
- Despite Tesla's silence on the matter, reports indicate that Afshar's absence is noticeable within the company, raising questions about the reasons behind his exit.
- While initial reports from outlets like Bloomberg hint at Afshar's departure, official confirmation is awaited, and speculation persists regarding the circumstances surrounding his exit.
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Elon Musk reportedly fires Tesla’s top sales exec
- Elon Musk reportedly fired Omead Afshar, Tesla’s vice president in charge of sales and manufacturing in North America and Europe.
- The reason for Afshar's dismissal is not immediately known as Musk, Afshar, and Tesla have not provided comments on the matter.
- Afshar was supportive of Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin and was not a very public-facing executive but had increasing responsibilities, including leading the construction of Tesla's factory in Austin.
- This firing comes at a challenging time for Tesla as its sales growth has stagnated, facing a decrease in sales for the first time since mass EV production started, coupled with Musk's political involvement. Other executive changes include the departure of Jenna Ferrua, Tesla's director of HR for North America.
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Metaplanet Overtakes Musk’s Tesla To Become Seventh Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder After Latest Buy
- Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has surpassed Elon Musk's Tesla to become the seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after acquiring an additional 1,234 BTC.
- With this latest purchase, Metaplanet now holds a total of 12,345 BTC, with an average price of $98,303 per BTC, amounting to around $1.3 billion at the current market price.
- Taking inspiration from Michael Saylor's strategy, Metaplanet aims to secure 1% of Bitcoin's supply by accumulating 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, with a target of 30,000 BTC by the year's close.
- The investment firm has rebranded itself to focus on building a strategic Bitcoin reserve, funded through a combination of stock and bond sales, including a capital injection of up to $5 billion for its U.S. subsidiary to accelerate its BTC acquisition strategy.
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Tesla's Robotaxi service has its first reported 'safety concern'
- Austin reported a 'safety concern' with a Tesla Robotaxi on June 22.
- The incident occurred on East Oltorf Street, as per the city's autonomous vehicle incident dashboard.
- Tesla launched its Robotaxi service on June 22 with 10 to 20 vehicles and safety monitors.
- The city of Austin's dashboard tracks safety concerns involving autonomous vehicles from various companies such as Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox.
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European drivers can't get enough hybrids and EVs — but that's still not helping Tesla
- Tesla sales in Europe fell for the fifth consecutive month in May despite increasing demand for electric cars and hybrids across the region.
- While EV and hybrid sales are booming in Europe, Tesla's market share is declining rapidly, with a 45% drop in sales as political challenges and rising competition impact the brand.
- Chinese rival BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the first time, benefiting from affordable EV models and aggressive expansion strategies.
- Tesla's struggle to capitalize on the growing electric vehicle market in Europe is compounded by political backlash, brand crisis, and competition from both established automakers and emerging Chinese companies.
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From Ford Rangers to Teslas, here’s where to find the biggest 2025 EOFY deals
- Car dealers across Australia offering attractive deals ahead of EOFY on June 30.
- Hyundai offering $20,000 off Ioniq 6 electric sedan, while Nissan, Ford, and Tesla also have discounts.
- Deals available on various models from Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, BYD, Chery, Cupra, and more.
- Volvo offering $5000 off XC40 lineup, Zeekr with bonuses on 009 people mover.
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Tesla Robotaxi’s biggest challenge seems to be this one thing
- Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, with a unique strategy of relying solely on cameras for self-driving.
- Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, believes LiDAR is unnecessary and prefers the use of cameras, comparing them to human eyes.
- The biggest challenge faced by Tesla's Robotaxi service is dealing with sun glare, which could affect the cameras' performance.
- While some riders reported no issues with direct sunlight, others experienced glitches, indicating a challenge in achieving seamless operation.
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