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Tesla Profits Drop as Rivals Falter; Robotaxis and EVs Forge Ahead Despite Setbacks

  • Tesla shares drop after reporting falling margins and profits in Q3 earnings. Cybertruck deliveries now set for November 30.

  • Convoy, the digital freight startup, abruptly shuts down operations citing "massive freight recession." Wipes out investors 18 months after $260M funding round.

  • Rivian's electric R1T pickup takes first place at the Rebelle Rally off-road event, beating out gas-powered vehicles.

  • Cruise robotaxi service launching in Japan in 2026 through new JV with GM and Honda. NHTSA investigating Cruise AV system over incidents with pedestrians.

  • UAW strike affecting automakers - Stellantis cancels CES plans, GM delays EV factory conversion. NHTSA proposing stricter mpg rules welcomed by Tesla.

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