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Time Out
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out
Elon Musk's long-awaited drive-in diner in Hollywood has finally opened
Well, we all knew it was coming: the Tesla diner and drive-in in Hollywood is finally opening after several years of construction and permitting delays. According to Tesla-focused blog Not a Tesla App, the Texas-based electric car company held a preview event for first responders over the weekend complete with several Optimus unit walking around on-site. (It's unclear if the diner will actually employ said Tesla robots as servers.) Ah, to be alive in 2025! Elon Musk's pet project was first announced to the public back in 2022, well before the South African-born tech billionaire began dabbling in politics and gutted several federal agencies through the Department of Government Efficiency. (More recently, he's started his own political party with former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang.) The now-controversial Tesla diner went without a culinary lead for some time before ghost kitchen chef Eric Greenspan was hired to oversee the menu earlier this year. The project also caused local backlash when Margarita and Walter Manzke, the co-owners of L.A.'s award-winning République voiced support for the diner. As previously reported, the new Tesla diner will feature approximately 80 V4 chargers—the fastest charging stations available on the market—as well as a drive-in movie theater. The entire structure has a retro-futuristic feel, with plenty of curved lines and metallic accents. Per photos from tech blog Techeblog, the indoor dining area features a curved counter and neon lighting. A rooftop dining area, visible from the street, will be available for anyone who wants to leave their cars for their meal. Not a Tesla App reports that Tesla owners will be able to order food directly from their cars through a proprietary app and stream whatever movie's playing on the screens inside their cars. In terms of food, expect traditional fast food fare courtesy of chef Eric Greenspan. This includes burgers, fries, chicken wings, hot dogs, milkshakes and other handhelds. Early images reveal a Cybertruck-shaped burger container, plus diner-exclusive merch, plus various items of Tesla memorabilia from over the years. Highlights include an Optimus robot action figure with its own tiny container of fries. Despite the political lightning rod that is Musk, media outlets have been quick to scope out the latest updates on the Tesla diner. Yesterday, Forbes contributor Brooke Crothers captured footage of the Tesla's parking lot on Sunday, July 20, which includes 50 V4 chargers in a backlot area.
CNBC
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNBC
Tesla moves to expand Robotaxi to Phoenix, following rival Waymo
Elon Musk's Tesla has applied to test and eventually deploy its Robotaxi vehicles in Phoenix, Arizona, following in the footsteps of market leader Waymo. Tesla has applied to conduct autonomous vehicle testing and operations, with and without human safety drivers on board, in Arizona, a spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Transportation told CNBC on Thursday. A decision on the application is expected at the end of July, and Tesla has "expressed interest in operating within the Phoenix Metro area," the spokesperson said via email. Reuters first reported Tesla's Arizona ambitions. The effort to expand to Arizona comes after Tesla in June began a pilot test of its robotaxis in Austin, Texas. Tesla's Austin fleet includes Model Y SUVs that are equipped with the company's newest, automated driving systems. Those vehicles are remotely supervised by employees in an undisclosed operations center, and they each include a human safety supervisor who rides with passengers. The safety supervisor sits in the front passenger seat, accompanying riders, who are invited fans of Tesla. The supervisor can intervene should the Tesla Robotaxis get into trouble. Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet, opened up a driverless robotaxi service to the public in the Phoenix area in 2020. Tesla, which was once seen as a self-driving pioneer, is now working to catch up to Waymo. The companies have distinct approaches to self-driving technology. Tesla claims its choice to mostly use cameras instead of expensive sensors like lidar will make its autonomous vehicles more economically viable. The Musk company's initial efforts in Austin have run into issues. One invited passenger, who runs a Tesla-focused YouTube channel called Dirty Tesla, captured an incident on camera where his Robotaxi dinged a parked car outside of a restaurant. Other incidents where Tesla Robotaxis violated rules of the road in Austin have also been captured on camera and circulated on social media, drawing regulatory scrutiny from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal vehicle safety agency. Tesla is scheduled to hold a second-quarter earnings call on July 23, during which executives are expected to discuss the initial Robotaxi pilot. Separately, Musk on Wednesday said on X that Tesla is awaiting regulatory approvals to bring Robotaxis to the San Francisco Bay Area "probably in a month or two." The California Department of Motor Vehicles sued Tesla in 2022 alleging that the company made false claims in marketing and advertising about its vehicles' self-driving capabilities.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Elon Musk Soap Opera Must END, says Tesla Bull Dan Ives
Tesla's market value dropped by over $80 billion on July 7 after CEO officially announced a new political party called the 'America Party'. The stock fell nearly 7%, raising new concerns among investors about Musk's continued focus on Tesla. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives urged the company's board of directors to 'act and create ground rules for Musk'. In a client note, he wrote 'The Tesla Board MUST act and create ground rules for Musk', adding 'The soap opera must end.' Tesla can't afford a distracted CEO: Dan Ives According to Ives, 'Tesla is heading into one of the most important stages of its growth cycle… and cannot have Musk spending more and more time creating a political party which will require countless time, energy, and political capital.' He further warned: 'Going after a handful of seats in the Senate and House heading into the 2026 mid-terms would essentially make Musk a foe of Trump and the Republican party ... which is exactly the opposite of what Tesla shareholders want to see with a very important autonomous regulatory framework now on the horizon during the Trump Administration.' Tesla Bull lays out three-point plan for Tesla In the note, Ives proposed a three-point action plan for Tesla board – Link Musk's pay to a clear time commitment at Tesla, form a board committee to monitor his political involvement, and if needed, offer more Tesla shares based on his actual involvement in the company. He wrote: 'The Board cannot control Musk's donations … but they can have oversight if his political ambitions/endeavors interfere with his role as CEO of Tesla,' He wrote. 'The Board now has to take the bull by the horns.' 'Tesla needs Musk as CEO for another five years at least given how important of a role Musk will play in the autonomous and robotics future of Tesla,' Ives added. Other Tesla investors urge board to act James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria and a major Tesla shareholder, pulled plans to launch a Tesla-focused ETF following Musk's announcement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a letter to Tesla's board, he said Musk's political involvement 'creates a conflict with his full-time responsibilities as CEO of Tesla.' 'Elon is free to burn his own money on the ridiculous stunt that is the America Party ,' Fishback posted on X. 'He is not free to drag shareholders down with him. Elon is a visionary CEO. He needs to focus on Tesla, not on President Trump.' OnePlus Nord 5 review: Is This the Best Phone Under Rs 35K?
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Elon Musk Soap Opera Must END, says ...
Tesla's market value dropped by over $80 billion on July 7 after CEO Elon Musk officially announced a new political party called the 'America Party'. The stock fell nearly 7%, raising new concerns among investors about Musk's continued focus on Tesla. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives urged the company's board of directors to 'act and create ground rules for Musk'. In a client note, he wrote 'The Tesla Board MUST act and create ground rules for Musk', adding 'The soap opera must end.' Tesla can't afford a distracted CEO: Dan Ives According to Ives, 'Tesla is heading into one of the most important stages of its growth cycle… and cannot have Musk spending more and more time creating a political party which will require countless time, energy, and political capital.' He further warned: 'Going after a handful of seats in the Senate and House heading into the 2026 mid-terms would essentially make Musk a foe of Trump and the Republican party ... which is exactly the opposite of what Tesla shareholders want to see with a very important autonomous regulatory framework now on the horizon during the Trump Administration.' Tesla Bull lays out three-point plan for Tesla In the note, Ives proposed a three-point action plan for Tesla board – Link Musk's pay to a clear time commitment at Tesla, form a board committee to monitor his political involvement, and if needed, offer more Tesla shares based on his actual involvement in the company. He wrote: 'The Board cannot control Musk's donations … but they can have oversight if his political ambitions/endeavors interfere with his role as CEO of Tesla,' He wrote. 'The Board now has to take the bull by the horns.' 'Tesla needs Musk as CEO for another five years at least given how important of a role Musk will play in the autonomous and robotics future of Tesla,' Ives added. Other Tesla investors urge board to act James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria and a major Tesla shareholder, pulled plans to launch a Tesla-focused ETF following Musk's announcement. In a letter to Tesla's board, he said Musk's political involvement 'creates a conflict with his full-time responsibilities as CEO of Tesla.' 'Elon is free to burn his own money on the ridiculous stunt that is the America Party ,' Fishback posted on X. 'He is not free to drag shareholders down with him. Elon is a visionary CEO. He needs to focus on Tesla, not on President Trump.' OnePlus Nord 5 review: Is This the Best Phone Under Rs 35K? AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Canada News.Net
09-07-2025
- Business
- Canada News.Net
Musk's new political party draws fire from investors, officials
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's entry into the political arena is drawing pushback from top U.S. officials and investors, as his decision to launch a new political party triggers fresh controversy and business fallout. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and major stakeholders are urging Musk to focus on his corporate responsibilities. A day after Musk unveiled plans for the "America Party" and criticized President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, Bessent said Musk should avoid politics and focus on his companies. "I imagine that those boards of directors did not like this announcement yesterday (July 5) and will be encouraging him to focus on his business activities, not his political activities," Bessent said on CNN's State of the Union. Musk said the party would target Republican lawmakers who supported what he called a fiscally dangerous measure. The legislation, dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," includes tax cuts and increased spending on defense and border security. It passed along party lines last week. Musk previously served as a top adviser to Trump during his first months in office, especially on government efficiency reforms. However, their relationship has soured over the bill, which Musk says would "bankrupt the country." His criticism includes claims that the new law removes green energy credits for Tesla vehicles. In response, Trump has threatened to withdraw billions of dollars in contracts and subsidies currently awarded to Tesla and SpaceX. The White House declined to address Musk's new political threat directly but defended the legislation. "As the leader of the Republican Party, President Trump has unified and grown the party in a way we've never seen," said White House spokesperson Harrison Fields. Musk's announcement also rattled financial circles. Azoria Partners, an investment firm planning to launch a Tesla-focused ETF, delayed its offering. CEO James Fishback said the new party "posed a conflict with his full-time responsibilities as CEO." Fishback later posted on X, "Elon left us with no other choice," and called on Tesla's board to clarify Musk's political ambitions. Bessent noted that while Musk's government efficiency initiatives were well received, polling showed voters connected more with the ideas than with Musk himself. "The principles of DOGE were very popular," Bessent said. "I think if you looked at the polling, Elon was not." Meanwhile, Stephen Miran, chair of Trump's Council of Economic Advisers, defended the legislation on ABC's This Week, calling it a powerful catalyst: "The one, big, beautiful bill is going to create growth on turbo charge."
