Cybertruck: Musk complains about quality issues while teasing 'production candidate'

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Cybertruck: Musk complains about quality issues while teasing 'production candidate'

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Elon Musk says 'if LEGO can do it, so can we' about Cybertruck quality in leaked Tesla email

8/23/2023

Elon Musk shows off production Cybertruck in Texas

8/24/2023

Cybertruck Spotted With Ambient Lighting, Update From Musk, and How To Go to the Delivery Event

8/24/2023

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Slips as Musk Balks on Cybertruck - TipRanks.com

Tesla's lack of specifics on the Cybertruck, including its specs and starting price, has caused a decline in its stock value and uncertainty among analysts.

9/1/2023

‘Magnificent Seven’ investing playbook: Tesla is still a 'faith-based stock,' strategist says

Tesla's stock performance has been mixed as of late, facing increasing competition and pressure to release the Cybertruck, but it remains a dominant EV maker with a strong charging network.

9/9/2023

Tesla Plans $25K Electric Car and Dedicated Robotaxi with Futuristic Designs After CEO Gets Excited by Concept Models

Tesla's upcoming $25,000 electric car and dedicated robotaxi vehicle will have a futuristic design similar to the Cybertruck, according to details revealed in an authorized biography of Elon Musk.

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