Link: Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots

Tesla will stop making the Model S and Model X in 2026, as announced by Elon Musk. This decision marks the end of Tesla's original luxury vehicles—the Model S sedan and the Model X SUV.

Elon Musk highlighted that ceasing production is crucial for making space in Tesla's Fremont factory for their new Optimus humanoid robot. This move symbolizes a significant shift, emphasizing Tesla's transition into AI and robotics.

Musk's focus is on reinventing Tesla as an AI and robotics powerhouse, moving away from traditional car manufacturing. “We’re moving into a future based on autonomy,” Musk stated, signaling a new era for the company.

Tesla's shift in focus has affected its traditional vehicle sales, with Model S and Model X sales decreasing as attention turned to the mass-market Model 3 and Model Y. In 2025, sales of these older models dropped by over 40%.

This strategic redirection has brought financial strains; Tesla reported a 61% drop in profits in the last quarter of the year. However, Musk remains committed to his vision for Tesla's future in AI and robotics.

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