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Technology Chinese Drivers Are Using Tiny Plastic Heads to Fool Tesla’s Autopilot Safeguards
Chinese Tesla owners are using miniature plastic heads of celebrities like Dwayne Johnson, priced $10-$40, to trick the car's in-cabin camera into thinking an attentive driver is present. The gadgets, sold on Taobao, Xianyu, and Douyin, allow drivers to bypass Tesla's distracted-driver monitoring while using autopilot features. This trend emerged after a Tesla software update in October activated camera-based monitoring in China.
Rivian's CEO on Tesla's Cybertruck, Ferrari's Luce, and What Happens If the R2 Fails
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, in a WIRED interview, discusses the critical importance of the R2 SUV for the company's survival, comments on Tesla's Cybertruck niche market, and reveals partnerships with Volkswagen ($5.8B) and Uber (up to 50,000 robotaxis). Rivian has sold 175,000 vehicles since 2021 versus Tesla's 8 million, and lost $3.6 billion in 2025.
SpaceX IPO Made Musk a Trillionaire, But His Empire Spans EVs, AI, and Tunnels
SpaceX's historic IPO has catapulted Elon Musk to trillionaire status, but his business empire extends far beyond rockets. From Tesla and Neuralink to The Boring Company and a merged xAI/X entity, Musk's ventures are increasingly interconnected, with combined market values exceeding $3.6 trillion despite ongoing losses at several units.
Business Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire: A $1.11tn Wealth Journey in Charts
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire with an estimated net worth of $1.11tn, according to Bloomberg. The milestone was driven by soaring valuations of Tesla and SpaceX, with key events including the SpaceX IPO in June 2026 and volatile swings tied to Tesla's share price and political sentiment.
Business Elon Musk: From Entrepreneur to Trillionaire
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, is the world's richest person, with a net worth surpassing $500 billion. His ventures have significantly impacted the tech and automotive industries.
Tesla Cuts Model Y Price in India to Boost Demand
Tesla has reduced the price of its Model Y in India by up to Rs 9 lakh, aiming to boost demand in a market where high prices have limited its appeal. The move positions the Model Y closer to mass-market premium vehicles, potentially widening Tesla's customer base.