All articles tagged with #cybertruck
US Cybertruck sales in 2025 totaled 20,237, roughly half of 2024 and far below Elon Musk's 250,000‑a‑year target, as quality issues, multiple recalls, and limited international availability dampen demand and help drive a broader Tesla sales slump.
In 2025, drag racing saw a major shift with high-performance electric vehicles dominating the scene, including notable races between Tesla, Lucid, BYD, and gas-powered cars like the 1969 Camaro, showcasing unprecedented acceleration and speed records that left enthusiasts in awe.
A Tesla supplier, L&F, significantly reduced its long-term battery materials contract due to delays in Cybertruck development and changing market conditions, reflecting a 99% decrease in supply expectations, which impacted its stock price.
SpaceX has purchased over 1,000 Cybertrucks from Tesla to reduce Tesla's surplus inventory amid weak sales and declining demand for the vehicle, highlighting challenges faced by Tesla's electric truck market amidst increasing competition and changing regulations.
The article discusses the potential safety hazards of the Tesla Cybertruck's design, particularly its electronic doors and armor glass, which may trap occupants during crashes and fires, as highlighted by recent fatal incidents and lawsuits.
Expert Doug DeMuro predicts that used Tesla Cybertrucks could drop to $35,000 in 18 months due to declining value and high inventory, which would represent a significant depreciation from their original prices, potentially transforming the vehicle's market perception from a luxury item to an affordable work truck.
Tesla's Cybertruck and Model Y program managers recently left the company amid declining sales and recalls, raising questions about management stability. Despite these challenges, Tesla continues to lead EV sales, with Elon Musk focusing on ambitious future goals like robotaxis and humanoid robots, which will require strong leadership.
Tesla is experiencing a series of high-level departures, including program managers for the Cybertruck and Model Y, amid ongoing struggles with sales, demand, and key incentives, reflecting broader challenges in its business and leadership stability.
An executive leading Tesla's Cybertruck division is leaving after eight years amid ongoing safety recalls and declining profits, despite recent shareholder support for Elon Musk's performance-based stock plan. Tesla faces challenges with vehicle safety issues, declining quarterly profits, and market share struggles, although stock prices have risen recently.
Tesla's head of the Cybertruck program, Siddhant Awasthi, is leaving after over 8 years, highlighting Tesla's internal promotion strategy amid ongoing challenges with the Cybertruck's sales and production. Despite his significant contributions, including managing the Cybertruck and Model 3 programs, the vehicle has faced criticism for its performance and market reception, with organizational issues at Tesla also under scrutiny.
A fatal crash on Houston's I-10 involving a wrong-way BMW and a Tesla Cybertruck resulted in two deaths and a fire, with authorities investigating the cause and whether safety systems could prevent such accidents.
Tesla is selling excess Cybertrucks to Elon Musk's other companies like SpaceX and xAI, keeping production within the Musk corporate family amid a significant sales drop and reduced production. Meanwhile, OpenAI plans a $25 billion investment in a new AI data center in Argentina, and Tesla begins selling the Model Y Standard in Europe at lower prices to compete in a crowded market. Additionally, AI-generated videos reanimate deceased celebrities, raising ethical concerns.
A lawsuit claims that a Tesla Cybertruck malfunction caused a fatal crash in California, trapping four young people inside and resulting in the death of three, including a teen burned alive, with allegations of unsafe design and failure of emergency release systems. Tesla has not yet responded.
Parents of three college students who died in a Tesla Cybertruck fire in Piedmont are suing Tesla, alleging the vehicle's doors failed to open as it burned, potentially trapping the victims inside. The lawsuit highlights issues with the vehicle's door system, which is powered by a 12-volt battery that can fail if the vehicle loses power, and cites Tesla's recent acknowledgment of the need to redesign these doors. The victims' families claim Tesla's design contributed to their loved ones' deaths, and are seeking damages for wrongful death.
Tesla faces its second lawsuit over a deadly Cybertruck crash in California, with the parents of victims alleging design flaws that trapped passengers in a fire, highlighting ongoing safety concerns and regulatory investigations into Tesla's vehicle safety features.