Tesla unveiled its redesigned Roadster near Waco, Texas, with SpaceX-derived thrusters that let it flip and hang upside down, and claimed 0 to 60 mph in under one second with a top speed above 230 mph. Production is slated for 2028 and the price is unannounced, though reservations list a $50,000 base model and a $250,000 Thrust variant. Rivian’s CEO said future vehicles will run AI agents from outside firms such as Anthropic, and the EPA approved 2027 commercial vans with a 129 kWh battery. Lucid plans to start French deliveries in the first quarter of 2027 with partner Emil Frey France. China approved a Ford–Geely joint venture to build a Blue Oval SUV at Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain, targeted for 2028, while GM CEO Mary Barra reaffirmed eyes-off driving by 2028 starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ and defended the exit from Cruise after spending more than $10 billion.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.4T |
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 354.72 |
| Change that session | -2.13% |
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