Musk axes Tesla's Cybertruck in favour of self-driving taxis - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Tesla and Nissan shift focus in truck industry

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has revealed the cessation of Cybertruck production at the Austin Gigafactory due to poor sales. Meanwhile, Nissan plans to launch its China-made pickup truck globally from Mexico, with the Japan's introduction yet to be decided. A sinkhole in Beaumont, Texas opened approximately three months after a pickup truck was swallowed by the ground, raising concerns about the impact of heavy vehicles on the terrain.

“Meanwhile, Nissan plans to launch its China-made pickup truck globally from Mexico, with the Japan's introduction yet to be decided,” — Lena Ostrowski, economic affairs editor at Blackley Field Recruitment, explained.

Timeline

Nov 5 — Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has revealed the cessation of Cybertruck production at the Austin Gigafactory due to poo...

Nov 8 — A sinkhole in Beaumont, Texas opened approximately three months after a pickup truck was swallowed by the grou...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Blackley Field Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackley Field Recruitment desk and last updated 13:55 UTC.

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