{
  "id": 18603985,
  "title": "Musk’s futuristic Cybertruck rolls toward exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/musks-futuristic-cybertruck-rolls-toward-exit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T00:13:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/11/07/musk-s-futuristic-cybertruck-rolls-toward-exit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday that the production of the Cybertruck will cease at the company's Texas factory around the middle of 2027, as per a Reuters report. The futuristic pickup truck, which Musk had touted as a symbol of his company's ambitious technology, has failed to meet sales targets. Musk stated that this shift in production is necessary to free up space for the development and manufacturing of the Cybercab robotaxi. He did not disclose whether the Cybertruck would be discontinued entirely or continued at other locations, nor did he discuss the fate of pending orders. The Cybertruck's lead engineer, Wes Morrill, echoed this sentiment, stating that while the truck represented a significant technological advancement, it would continue to exist through the Cybercab. Fans of the vehicle took to Musk's social media platform, X, expressing disappointment, but Musk reassured them that the Cybertruck would remain in circulation for a long time. The vehicle's association with Musk's political views and its initial controversy made it a symbol of broader debates during the Trump era. Production of the Cybertruck was initially planned for 2021 but faced multiple delays, with deliveries commencing in late 2023. While Tesla built its Texas production lines with a capacity of 250,000 Cybertrucks per year, sales have consistently lagged far behind this figure. The truck's sales have been negligible, with only 72,702 units sold, primarily in 2024, indicating that it has remained a niche product. Moreover, the Cybertruck has faced multiple recalls and quality complaints, further diminishing its appeal. The shift towards the Cybercab reflects Musk's broader strategy to pivot Tesla's focus from traditional automotive manufacturing to artificial intelligence and robotics, although the robotaxi's commercial viability remains uncertain until Tesla can demonstrate fully autonomous driving technology.",
  "summary": "Elon Musk says Tesla will stop building the truck at its Texas factory around the middle of 2027 to free up space for its Cybercab robotaxi.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Cybertruck production will cease at Texas factory mid-2027.",
    "Cybertruck failed to meet sales targets, only 72,702 units sold since 2024.",
    "Shift to Cybercab reflects Musk's strategy pivot to AI and robotics."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}