What to do After Tesla Discontinued the Cybertruck

A Colorado woman, Chrisanna Elser, was wrongly accused of theft in 2025 after Flock Safety's license plate readers identified her Rivian vehicle near the crime scene. Police used surveillance data, but charges were dropped when Elser's car cameras proved her innocence. She later sued Flock Safety, the towns, and police officials. The case highlights concerns about government surveillance dragnets, including geofence warrants and data purchases from brokers.

SpaceX's quarterly filing reveals it is evaluating a potential combination with Tesla, but no details on terms or timeline are provided. Both companies remain separate, with Tesla's shares trading under TSLA and SpaceX's under SPCX. Elon Musk mentioned special committees discussing a merger, but no formal voting plan has been disclosed. Combined market capitalization is estimated at $3.5 trillion, but no transaction value is specified.

Stifel reiterated a Buy rating on Rivian (RIVN) with a $22.00 price target, citing strong R2 SUV momentum and autonomous driving progress. Rivian reported Q3 revenue of $2.16B, beating estimates, and raised its 2026 delivery guidance. Analysts have mixed views, with UBS upgrading to Buy and Cantor Fitzgerald lowering its target.

Finland's transport regulator Traficom approved Tesla's assisted driving technology for use on its roads, allowing immediate availability to Finnish customers. This follows earlier approvals in the Netherlands, Estonia, Croatia, and Belgium, while EU-wide deliberations continue. Traficom based its decision on the Dutch provisional type-approval.

Tesla (TSLA) gained provisional approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in Finland, the 11th EU country to do so. EU-wide approval requires support from at least 15 member states, including major economies. Tesla's FSD customer base grew 67% YoY to 1.74 million in Q3 2026. Approval could boost software revenues and vehicle demand, but adoption depends on regulatory and customer factors. TSLA shares are up 15% in 3 months, trading at a forward P/S of 13.13.

Finland approved Tesla's Assisted Driving system, allowing immediate deployment. The system, previously called FSD, was modified to remove self-driving references and limit speed settings. The EU-wide decision is pending. According to Traficom, drivers remain responsible for operation, and the system may have limitations in winter conditions.