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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
🔵 Cybercab Production Begins
Tesla officially kicked off Cybercab production at Gigafactory Texas this month. The steering-wheel-and-pedal-free robotaxi is launching with an internal ride-hailing fleet first; a consumer version under $30,000 is expected next year.
🟡 Spring 2026 Software Update
A major over-the-air update is rolling out featuring “Hey Grok” hands-free voice control, a redesigned FSD subscription app, 24-hour dashcam storage, and Dog Mode has been rebranded as Pet Mode with custom animal icons.
🟢 AI5 Chip Tape-Out Confirmed
Elon Musk confirmed Tesla’s AI5 self-driving chip has reached tape-out stage — design finalized and sent to manufacturing. Volume production is still over a year away, so the Cybercab will launch on current AI4 hardware. AI6 is already in development.
🔴 Q1 2026 Numbers
Tesla produced 408,000+ vehicles, delivered 358,000+, and deployed 8.8 GWh of energy storage in Q1 2026. The company holds 54%+ of the U.S. EV market share. Q1 financials come April 22 after market close.
📈 TSLA +4.82% Today
Tesla shares rose on April 15 buoyed by UBS upgrading from Sell to Neutral — a notable shift. Analysts cited improved risk/reward and AI progress. Q1 delivery shortfall and margin compression remain concerns ahead of earnings.
🏎️ Roadster Unveiling Coming Late April
Musk indicated the next-gen Tesla Roadster will “probably” be unveiled in late April 2026, though the timeline has slipped repeatedly.