This week has been eventful for Elon Musk and Tesla, with several key developments and updates. Here’s a quick rundown of the top headlines:
Cathie Wood on Elon Musk’s Revolution
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, recently reflected on the impact of the Tesla Model S launch in 2012. She acknowledged that this event triggered a revolution in artificial intelligence, space exploration, and robotics, led by Elon Musk. Wood also recognized the efforts of Musk and Tesla Board member Ira Ehrenpreis in these advancements.
SpaceX IPO: Potential Implications for Tesla
Experts suggest that the upcoming SpaceX IPO could divert investor attention and resources from Tesla, potentially causing a negative impact on Tesla shares. There are concerns that SpaceX could become Musk’s new focus, potentially at the expense of Tesla.
Tesla Launches Full Self-Driving in China
After years of uncertainty, Tesla has finally launched its Full Self-Driving (FSD) service in China. The announcement was made via a post on Tesla’s official social media handle, listing China among ten countries where the Supervised FSD service is now available.
Incident Involving Tesla Cybertruck’s Wade Mode
A man was arrested after driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake in Texas to test the vehicle’s ‘Wade Mode’. The vehicle became disabled and was later extracted from the lake using cranes. A similar incident occurred in 2025 at the same lake, but the vehicle did not get stuck during that time.
Potential SpaceX-Tesla Merger
Following SpaceX’s filing for an IPO, analyst Dan Ives predicted that there is an 80% chance of a merger between SpaceX and Tesla. Ives believes the merger will occur in 2027, post the SpaceX IPO.
Pressure on Tesla Following Robotaxi Crashes
Two instances of Tesla’s Supervised robotaxis being involved in crashes in Austin have put the company under scrutiny. The low-speed incidents resulted in no injuries, and there were no passengers on board during the crashes.
Other Key Updates
- Cathie Wood weighs in on Elon Musk’s AI revolution
- SpaceX IPO could potentially divert attention and resources from Tesla
- Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in China
- Man arrested after testing Tesla Cybertruck’s Wade Mode
- Potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla on the horizon
- Pressure on Tesla following robotaxi crashes
Future of Mobility
For more updates on the future of mobility, including the latest news and developments in the electric vehicle and autonomous driving industries, stay tuned for further updates.