Tesla Shares Drop After Disappointing Cybercab Update
Tesla's stock fell by 6% following an underwhelming update on its Cybercab robotaxi, which failed to meet investor expectations despite being a key focus for the company’s expansion into autonomous driving. The event in Austin was invite-only and not publicly streamed, with CEO Elon Musk absent. Analysts noted limited new information provided during the presentation regarding pricing, production plans, or regulatory approvals. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also launched an audit to assess whether Tesla's self-certification of Cybercab meets U.S. safety standards. The stock had risen 5.4% on Thursday ahead of the event but dropped sharply afterward due to early reports of operational issues with the Austin robotaxi service, including routing errors and long wait times reported by users.
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