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☆ Tesla's Cybertruck goes on China tour as stock reverses 2024 slide
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla's Cybertruck goes on China tour as stock reverses 2024 slideHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ A YouTuber drove Tesla's Cybertruck, Rivian's R1T, and Ford's F-150 Lightning. Here's his verdict
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhen Tesla started shipping its much-anticipated Cybertruck in late November 2023, Rivian and Ford got a new electric truck road rival. Advertisement"It's a very Patagonia truck," Conner said of the Rivian, pointing out it's great for off-roading, and he enjoys using the truck for daily driving. Meanwhile, he said the Cybertruck is more for "tech bros" or urban driving, while the F-150 Lightning is the "traditional working man" truck. Conner, who owns the Rivian R1T, said he's driven about a thousand miles testing the Cybertruck and several thousand with an F-150 Lightning test vehicle. The YouTuber said the F-150 Lightning has the larger cab, frunk (front trunk), and bed and is the best of the three as a functional work truck.

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☆ Tesla's Cybertruck will be 'the most impactful vehicle' people have seen: Ross Gerber
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla's Cybertruck will be 'the most impactful vehicle' people have seen: Ross GerberRoss Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki shares his excitement over Tesla's Cybertruck launch and says he would like to see Elon Musk "run Tesla full-time".

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☆ The Cybertruck's lack of door handles confused its first buyers — leading Elon Musk to show them how to open the truck
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla's Cybertruck doesn't have door handles but a button along its window column. Musk first teased that the Cybertruck didn't have door handles over two years ago. Earlier prototypes of the Cybertruck appeared to have a door handle along the side of the car that would pop out similar to the Model S door handles. But Musk announced in 2021 that the vehicle wouldn't have door handles. Tesla owners have complained about the company's high-tech door handles in the past.

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☆ A new era for the market means a new way to think about investing
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe market volatility in the wake of the pandemic gave people visions of getting rich overnight, but true investing is a long-term play. As a result, a new market regime means new investing strategies will be necessary, James and Will write. Setting aside recency bias, it's been relatively easy to generate good returns in the market over the past 10 years. AI names may have commanded the market's attention lately, but another corner of the market is seeing impressive gains: stocks tied to digital assets.

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☆ A man was arrested for plotting a 'mass casualty' attack at Elon Musk's Cybertruck launch event, reports say
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A 28-year-old man was arrested for planning an attack at Tesla's delivery event in Austin. After his arrest, he said: "I was going to shoot up Elon Musk and the plant," local news reported. AdvertisementA Florida man was arrested this week after he was alleged to have planned a "mass casualty event" at Tesla's Cybertruck promotional event on Thursday. Advertisement"I was going to shoot up Elon Musk and the plant," he reportedly said. When taken into custody Overeem said he believed Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis, a Neuralink director and the mother of twins with Musk, were watching him, CBS Austin added.

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☆ Tesla's Cybertruck is an 'awesome' yet polarizing vehicle, says Canaccord's George Gianarikas
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla's Cybertruck is an 'awesome' yet polarizing vehicle, says Canaccord's George GianarikasGeorge Gianarikas, Canaccord Genuity analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Tesla's new Cybertruck, the company's shares falling following the event, and more.

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☆ Wild price inflation and a blocky design: Elon Musk's $60,990 Cybertruck is a totally ludicrous idea
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tesla's Cybertruck still makes no sense. Elon Musk livestreamed a delivery event for the pickup truck on Thursday. How it makes sense for Tesla, Elon Musk, or people's daily commutes is still anyone's guess. On its website, Tesla describes the vehicle as being "built for any planet," thanks to its durable and rugged design. "The truck looks absolutely awful.

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☆ Listen now: War resumes
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Listen on the Reuters app. Fighting resumes in Gaza as either side blames the other for the collapse of a week-long truce. Plus, the latest from COP and the mystery illness affecting dogs in the United States. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. Further ReadingWar resumes in Gaza after truce expiresStarting at $60,990, Tesla's Cybertruck is priced 50% higher than initial estimateDemocrats have no Biden backup plan for 2024, despite age concernsMystery illness affecting dogs across the United StatesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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☆ What Tesla's Cybertruck means for the future of the automaker
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhat Tesla's Cybertruck means for the future of the automakerTom Narayan, RBC Capital global auto analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the Tesla Cybertruck as it begins this afternoon's first deliveries and more.

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☆ Tesla's Cybertruck launch: What investors need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla's Cybertruck launch: What investors need to knowToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior research analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his thoughts on Tesla's Cybertruck launch, whether Tesla will ever make money on the new truck, and more.

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☆ Tesla's Cybertruck - top features and specifications
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Tesla's new Cybertruck is shown on display at a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S., November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 30 (Reuters) - Tesla's (TSLA.O) Cybertruck has caught the attention of many drivers with its polarizing design that promises a durable build and unique features. The electric pickup, however, enters a fiercely competitive truck market, with automakers trying to one-up rivals with utility and features. Here are some specifications and features of the Cybertruck:RANGEThe base rear-wheel drive variant can travel an estimated 250 miles, while the all-wheel drive and "Cyberbeast" variants can travel 340 miles and 320 miles, respectively. The top two variants can travel further with an optional range extender that takes about a third of the truck's bed space.

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☆ Tesla finally released the Cybertruck's official specs. Here's how it measures up.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The truck outdoes the F-150 Lightning with up to 11,000-pound towing capacity for higher-end models. AdvertisementHere's everything else we know about the Cybertruck after its official reveal:How much the Tesla Cybertruck costsTesla now lists estimated purchase prices for all Cybertruck models on its website, before any tax credits. The all-wheel drive, 340-mile range Cybertruck costs an estimated $79,990 before tax credits, while the "Cyberbeast" 320-mile range model will run you an estimated $99,900 before any incentives. Steel bodyThe Cybertruck's steel body is made from Tesla-designed "stainless steel super alloy," according to the company. This super-rigid steel — which Tesla claims is bullet-proof — would break a traditional stamping machine, which is used to give vehicle bodies their shape.

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☆ What Wall Street analysts expect from Tesla's Cybertruck launch event
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla is set to kick off deliveries of its long-awaited Cybertruck Thursday, but not everyone on Wall Street is convinced the debut will move the needle in terms of stimulating growth for the Elon Musk-run company. TSLA 1M mountain Tesla shares over the last month To be sure, despite some cautionary commentary from major Wall Street firms, Tesla shares have almost doubled in 2023 as investors veered back into growth stocks. "However unlikely just a few days before first deliveries, canceling Cybertruck would probably be positive for shares," he wrote in a report to clients while reducing his Tesla price target to $210 from $250 a share. By itself, however, the new truck won't help Tesla's shares, Guggenheim believes. Jewsikow most recently retained a $125 price target on the stock, implying 49% downside from Wednesday's close.

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☆ Top tech YouTuber says Tesla's Cybertruck is 'straight up not delivering' on Elon Musk's promises
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Marques Brownlee said Tesla is "straight up not delivering" on its promised specs. Tesla delivered around a dozen Cybertrucks on Thursday. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. "Tesla Cybertruck is notably the first time that Tesla is straight up not delivering on some of the key specs they promised," Brownlee wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. The top tier version of the Cybertruck can also go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.6 seconds.

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☆ Tesla appears to pause Cybertruck orders ahead of launch party
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tesla's Cybertruck launch party is set for Thursday afternoon. AdvertisementIf you wanted to make a last-minute Cybertruck order, you may be out of luck. Tesla's Cybertruck landing page is no longer taking orders, displaying only a countdown clock for the truck's Thursday launch event. Tesla Cybertruck reservation page showing a countdown clock ahead of the delivery event on Thursday. The Tesla Cybertruck launch event will be livestreamed at 3 p.m.

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☆ Another sign that the future of EV buying is leasing: Rivian leases its $73,000 truck
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rivian has made its R1T electric pickup available to lease in 14 US states. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWould-be EV drivers have turned to leasing as a cheaper way to try before they buy, especially considering the high price of many electric vehicles . The Cybertruck, however, will pose a fresh challenge to Rivian's R1T pickup. The futuristic Tesla pickup is set to launch on November 30 after years of hype, with over 2 million people preordering the electric pickup .

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☆ The stainless steel body of Tesla's Cybertruck is reportedly leading to issues with gaps in between the panels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Cybertruck's stainless steel body has made it difficult to align its panels, WSJ reported. The stainless steel has been difficult to shape into panels without gaps or alignment issues, the publication said, citing individuals who had worked on the Cybertruck. The Journal said the stainless steel is made in "coils that resemble giant rolls of toilet paper." The billionaire has said the vehicle's stainless steel body will be bulletproof and even comes with an option for fixed bulletproof windows. Munro has also pointed out that the thick stainless steel body has several perks for owners.

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☆ Tesla fans are lining up outside showrooms to catch a peek of the new Cybertruck
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

People lined up outside some Tesla showrooms over the weekend to see the Cybertruck. Dozens of Tesla fans lined up outside some of the company's showrooms over the holiday weekend trying to catch a glimpse of the new Cybertruck. "My wife and I just got to the @Tesla Showroom in Tampa and there is a line wrapping around! AdvertisementUpdate: My wife and I just got to the @Tesla Showroom in Tampa and there is a line wrapping around! Advertisement" $TSLA halo effect," Future Fund founder Gary Black wrote on X in response to a video of the lines at a Tesla showroom.

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☆ Here's everything we know so far about Tesla's Cybertruck
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

New videos of the Tesla Cybertruck feature a show-stopping interior with a full glass roof. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The Tesla Cybertruck was first revealed to much fanfare in 2019, and its release has been pushed back several times since then. From what we've seen of the dashboard so far, much of the interior of the Cybertruck is surprisingly barebones. Those prices vanished from the Cybertruck website in 2021, and an official price has still been difficult to pin down.

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☆ This man spent $15,000 making a Tesla Cybertruck out of wood – and he's sending it to Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Vietnamese man built a fully functional replica of Tesla's Cybertruck out of wood. AdvertisementThe long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck is finally due to arrive in just a few days. The exterior of the wooden Tesla Cybertruck. It seems building a wooden Tesla replica does catch Musk's attention. After creating a wooden replica of the Audi Skysphere he was invited to meet with the company's head of design.

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☆ Ford CEO Jim Farley Throws Shade at the Cybertruck's Viral Off-Road Video
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A video of Tesla's Cybertruck struggling to make it up a dirt hill went viral on Friday. On Wednesday, Ford CEO Jim Farley appeared to shade the rival carmaker with his own off-road demo. On Wednesday, Ford CEO Jim Farley appeared to shade the rival carmaker by posting a video of the F-150 Lightning, his company's flagship electric vehicle, making its way up a very similar dirt hill. 👍 pic.twitter.com/uCMUSxUIpj — Jim Farley (@jimfarley98) November 15, 2023He captioned the video, "F-150 Lightning does it all." The F-150 Lightning was released to consumers in 2022, and is the company's first fully electric pickup truck.

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☆ Tesla's New CyberBeer Apparently Tastes Like "Hot Garbage"
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Some Tesla superfans who bought it are saying the bottles are rusty and it tastes like "hot garbage." AdvertisementSome Tesla superfans aren't thrilled with Tesla's new CyberBeer — and they're taking to social media to air their grievances. "Tesla Cyberbeer is hot garbage," one person complained in a post on X on Tuesday. "Why does the Tesla CyberBeer feel like something I'm gonna get alcohol poisoning from?" And the unboxing experience was "premium" for the CyberBeer, Judkins said, noting that the two CyberSteins help make the "$150 price tag easier to swallow."

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☆ Photos suggest Cybertruck's massive windshield wiper may be made up of two or three individual wipers attached to each other
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Photos suggest the giant wiper might actually be made of multiple wipers attached to each other. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs more details surface about Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck, one feature that's gotten a lot of attention is the Cybertruck's ridiculously large windshield wiper. New photos seem to reveal that it might actually be multiple wiper blades stacked in a row on top of each other. Is the Cybertruck’s wiper actually multiple wipers in a row? The added windshield wiper now rests vertically alongside the driver's side of the windshield when not in use.

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☆ Tesla's top designer was spotted driving a matte black Cybertruck — and X users can't decide if it looks awesome or completely horrible
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tesla's chief designer was spotted driving a matte black Cybertruck. It's the latest in a series of wraps the unique vehicle has been pictured in. AdvertisementAdvertisementTesla's Cybertruck debuted a new matte black wrap over the weekend, adding to the color schemes it has been spotted in. BEST video of the matte black Cybertruck in Malibu this morning! "Don't worry everyone, the Cybertruck looks horrible in matte black too," said one post which was seen over 1 million times.

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