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Musk sets a date for Starship trip to Mars with Optimus on board
- Elon Musk plans to take Starship to Mars for its first uncrewed mission with Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot on board.
- SpaceX's reusable Starship rocket is expected to depart for Mars at the end of 2026, with human landings commencing a few years later.
- Musk aims to launch more than 90% of Earth's payload mass to orbit this year, with China making up just 5% and the rest of the world accounting for the remaining 5%.
- SpaceX has been testing Starship and successfully caught the Super Heavy booster, but still faces challenges to make the rocket a viable product for reusable space travel.
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Tesla in Trouble: 94% of Germans Won’t Buy Its Cars
- A survey of over 100,000 Germans reveals that 94% would not buy a Tesla, posing a major challenge for the company.
- Tesla's sales in Germany dropped by 41% in 2024 and by 70% in the first two months of 2025, signaling a decline in demand for the brand.
- Competition from European automakers, production issues, and Elon Musk's controversial political actions are cited as factors contributing to Tesla's struggles in Germany.
- With public sentiment against Tesla, fixing its reputation and improving its offerings are necessary for the company to recover its sales in Germany.
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Elon Musk faces week of harsh setbacks amid Tesla selloff and Doge backlash
- Elon Musk faced a challenging week with Tesla stock selloff and Doge backlash.
- Musk's net worth dropped by over $22bn in a single day.
- Tesla's value declined, SpaceX faced setbacks, including a rocket explosion.
- Musk claimed cyberattack on X and encountered criticism over Doge.
- He faced pushback over staffing decisions and received an injunction to reinstate fired workers.
- Despite losses, Musk maintains a substantial fortune and faces scrutiny on his political activities' impact on his companies.
- Musk continues his role in the White House and receives support from Trump and Maga world.
- The White House endorsement aimed to reverse Musk's losses and address backlash.
- Protests against Tesla continue, and investigations into vandalism targeting the company are initiated.
- Amid ongoing challenges, Musk turns to right-wing media and faces comparisons to historical events like Kristallnacht.
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An AI stock picker that beat the S&P 500 last year is dumping tech stocks — but holding on to these Magnificent 7 firms
- Qraft Technologies' AI-enhanced momentum fund beat the S&P 500 by over 10% last year.
- The fund is reducing its exposure to tech stocks but still holding onto Nvidia (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), and Tesla (TSLA).
- The AI algorithm is diversifying into financials and communications services, picking up Wells Fargo (WFC) and Morgan Stanley (MS).
- Despite ongoing challenges, the fund remains confident in the long-term growth potential of Nvidia and Tesla.
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Ross Gerber sees no upside to Tesla stock. Here are the trades he's making instead.
- Ross Gerber, a longtime backer of Tesla, sees no upside in the stock after its recent decline.
- Gerber has shifted his focus to investing in Nvidia, JPMorgan, and Meta Platforms.
- He believes Nvidia is undervalued and has strong growth potential.
- Gerber has also sold most of his bitcoin and purchased gold due to volatility and uncertainty.
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Tesla's year is off to a brutal start
- Tesla has had a rough start to 2025, facing protests, vandalism, declining sales, and plummeting shares following promising signs post-Trump era.
- Incidents like the detonation of a Cybertruck, anti-Tesla protests, and vandalism have plagued the EV giant this year.
- President Trump publicly supported Elon Musk amidst growing boycott calls, contrasting the initial favorable outlook after Trump's re-election.
- Tesla's stock has fallen sharply, with analysts expressing grave concerns over the rapid loss in brand value.
- Sales figures show significant declines for Tesla in various markets, including a 71% drop in Australia and a 76% drop in Germany.
- Competition in China poses a challenge for Tesla, with local brands gaining momentum while Tesla's manufacturing numbers in the country decline.
- Tesla warns of the impact of potential tariffs on its exports and appeals for a phased approach to trade actions to mitigate the effects.
- Despite challenges, Tesla is preparing for significant launches, including the robotaxi service in Austin and production of a 'more affordable' EV.
- Musk's focus on autonomy and affordability could be critical for Tesla's future success, as the company navigates through a turbulent period.
- Concerns persist over Musk's multitasking and meeting deadlines, but his track record leaves investors pondering if he can lead Tesla through current challenges.
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Americans' favorability of Tesla has hit a new low, survey finds
- The favorability of Tesla among Americans has reached a record low, according to a survey by YouGov.
- The overall favorability score for Tesla in the US dropped to -12.7, the lowest since 2016.
- Liberals have the lowest impression score for Tesla at -34.9, while moderates scored -9.1.
- However, Tesla's favorability has improved among conservative Americans, scoring 7.6 on the survey.
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Ex-astronaut Mark Kelly debuted his Chevy SUV after dumping Tesla
- Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly sold his Tesla, stating his dissatisfaction with Elon Musk's behavior.
- Kelly chose a Chevy Tahoe as his new vehicle, highlighting his disassociation from Musk.
- The relationship between Kelly and Musk has recently deteriorated.
- Public sentiment toward Tesla has decreased since Musk's ties to the Trump administration.
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SpaceX readies to rescue astronauts from International Space Station
- SpaceX is preparing to launch the Crew-10 mission to rescue U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station.
- Originally tasked with the mission, Boeing's Starliner aircraft faced technical issues preventing the astronauts from returning home.
- The launch, delayed due to a ground system problem, is now set for today at 7:03 p.m. ET, with a backup opportunity tomorrow at 6:41 p.m.
- The Dragon spacecraft, previously used for other missions, will be launched, aiming not only to bring the astronauts home but also to conduct research for future human exploration.
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Tesla discontinues legacy Model Y in the U.S. for custom order
- Tesla has discontinued the legacy Model Y in the United States for custom orders.
- The new 'Juniper' version and its Launch Series trim are now the only options available in the Online Design Studio.
- The legacy Model Y is still available through inventory, but no longer being produced for custom orders.
- The Model Y played a significant role in Tesla's success and was the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2023 and 2024.
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Everything we know about Elon Musk's 'more affordable' Tesla
- Tesla plans to unveil a more affordable model by mid-2025.
- The new car is expected to be mass-produced in China in 2026 and may be based on the Model Y.
- Elon Musk emphasized that a cheaper Tesla model would only make sense if it had self-driving capabilities.
- Tesla's cheapest existing vehicle is currently the Model 3, which starts at over $30,000.
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Used Tesla prices tumble as embarrassed owners look to sell
- Used Tesla prices have dropped as owners are looking to sell due to embarrassment.
- Tesla's image problem is impacting new car sales, with significant declines in Europe and China.
- Being a Tesla owner is starting to carry a negative stigma.
- Some owners are choosing to sell their Teslas because of Elon Musk's actions.
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Tesla is making a comeback in Norway and Sweden this March
- Norway and Sweden are seeing a rebound in Tesla sales, driven by the new Model Y.
- In Norway, the Model Y has surged to the top of registration charts, with 485 registrations this month.
- In Sweden, the Model Y ranks as the third most registered vehicle in March, with 318 units registered so far.
- The new Model Y has fuelled optimism that Tesla can reclaim ground lost to rivals in the first two months of 2025.
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Tesla “cheaper model” initial details shared in recent Reuters report
- Reuters has shared initial details of Tesla's alleged "cheaper model" in a recent report.
- The cheaper Tesla will be produced at Gigafactory Shanghai and be based on the Model Y.
- The vehicle, codenamed "E41," will be smaller and cost at least 20% less to produce than the new Model Y.
- Tesla is on track to launch the more affordable model in the first half of 2025.
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Tesla registrations — and public opinion — are in a free fall
- Tesla stock is down more than 50% since December, sales in California are plummeting, and Cybertruck deliveries are reportedly paused.
- The public's impression of Tesla is at its lowest point since 2016, with a net impression of -12.8.
- Around 8% of liberals would consider purchasing a Tesla, down from 12% at the beginning of 2022.
- Tesla sales in the US fell 11% in January, and there are reports of nosediving sales in several European countries.
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