Tesla's Cybertruck Crisis Deepens with $200M in Unsold Inventory and Trade-In Rejections
Tesla faces mounting challenges as approximately 2,400 Cybertrucks worth $200 million remain unsold, while the company refuses to accept its own vehicles as trade-ins. The situation is compounded by plummeting resale values, service issues, and widespread protests against CEO Elon Musk's controversial positions.
Tesla Cybertruck Sales Stall as Inventory Piles Up Despite Major Discounts
Tesla's futuristic Cybertruck faces mounting challenges as unsold inventory accumulates across North America, forcing discounts up to $6,000. The situation raises concerns about market viability and Tesla's production goals, even with federal tax incentives available for newer models.
Tesla's Global Sales Plummet Amid Growing Competition and Brand Challenges
Tesla faces severe sales declines across major markets in early 2025, with registrations dropping over 60% in key European countries and double-digit declines in China and California. Growing competition, reduced subsidies, and CEO Elon Musk's political activities are cited as key factors impacting the EV leader's market position.
Tesla Cybertruck Achieves Perfect 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
Tesla's unconventionally designed Cybertruck has silenced safety concerns by earning the NHTSA's highest 5-star safety rating. The electric pickup demonstrated exceptional performance across crash tests and rollover resistance, setting new safety standards in its category.
Tesla Cybertruck and Ford Rental Vehicles Used in Coordinated Terror Attacks
Two separate violent incidents involving vehicles rented through car-sharing platform Turo have left multiple casualties in Las Vegas and New Orleans. A Tesla Cybertruck explosion at Trump Hotel and a Ford pickup attack on Bourbon Street have prompted investigations into possible connections.
Tesla's Secret Cybertruck Battery Replacements Raise Safety Concerns Following Explosion
Tesla has been quietly replacing Cybertruck battery packs during routine maintenance visits, following a tragic explosion incident in Las Vegas. The unofficial recall campaign, combined with seven previous major recalls, raises serious questions about the vehicle's safety and Tesla's transparency.
Tesla Leads Fatal Accident Statistics Despite Advanced Safety Features
A new iSeeCars study reveals Tesla vehicles have the highest fatal accident rate among major car brands in the US, with 5.6 fatal accidents per billion miles traveled. The concerning statistics emerge despite Tesla's advanced driver assistance systems, with experts citing distracted driving as a key factor.
Tesla's Robotaxi Service to Launch with Human Remote Operators for Safety Oversight
Tesla plans to introduce its robotaxi service in California and Texas in 2024, featuring remote human teleoperators for safety supervision. The company aims to leverage its computing infrastructure advantages while developing a simplified Cybercab prototype with half the components of a Model 3.
Tesla Cybertruck's Reliability Crisis: Six Recalls in Eight Months Raise Serious Concerns
Tesla's Cybertruck has accumulated six recalls since its December launch, ranking in the bottom 9% of 2024 vehicles for reliability. The latest hardware recall affects over 2,400 units and comes amid declining resale values and delivery numbers falling short of projections.