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🚙 A small clay model seen in a recent Tesla video has sparked speculation that it hints at a new SUV featuring design elements from the Cybertruck or possibly an SUV version of the Cybertruck itself.
💵 In related news, Elon Musk has secured a $1 trillion pay package to remain as CEO for the next decade. This agreement includes conditions, such as achieving specific growth targets and increasing the company’s valuation from its current $1 trillion to $8.5 trillion. Tesla aims to keep Musk focused amid his numerous distractions. “Simply put, retaining and incentivizing Elon is crucial for Tesla to reach these objectives and become the most valuable company in history,” Tesla stated in a shareholder letter regarding the plan.
💼 Rivian has let go of 200 employees at its Normal, Illinois location as it prepares to retool for manufacturing the smaller R2 series next year.
🤖 The Department of Transportation announced on Thursday its plans to introduce new regulations in the spring to update federal motor vehicle safety standards for autonomous vehicles and remove barriers to their broader use.
🏭 Jaguar Land Rover has instructed factory workers at its Halewood, U.K. facility to stay home until Tuesday due to a cyberattack that has halted operations at the site since September 1.
🇨🇳 Reports indicate that Chinese lawmakers are working on a ban for “pop-out” door handles that retract entirely into a vehicle’s body, citing safety and reliability issues.
🖥️ According to the CEO of Audi, the brand's first vehicles fully equipped with Rivian’s software architecture will be available in 2028. However, this will not be the production version of the recently announced Concept C, which is slated for release in 2027.
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Tesla hinted at a new SUV that resembles the Cybertruck: TDS
Although the Cybertruck might not be performing well in sales, Tesla appears to be maintaining its focus on the design, as hinted at in a new video showcasing a future SUV.