Tesla Cuts Europe Speeding Margin to 10%
Tesla's European speeding margin drops from +50% to +10% under a new name, while US buyers still pay $99 a month for Full Self-Driving.
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Reviewed 19 October 2026. Dates retain the precision of the source; retrospective disclosures are identified in the event. Group sales are not autonomy or software ARR. Driver-assistance releases and autonomous commercial service are distinct milestones.
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Annual revenue moves from $97.69B to $94.83B
The 2025 annual report records a 3% decline from 2024, following $96.77B in 2023. These are group annual sales, not software ARR.
Source: Tesla / SECStarts the Austin Robotaxi service
Tesla’s quarterly update confirms an initial service with a safety rider. This launch is distinct from the earlier Cybercab concept unveiling.
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Unveils Cybercab and Robovan concepts
The We, Robot event presents Tesla’s planned autonomous-transport vehicles. An unveiling does not establish commercial availability or regulatory approval.
Source: AxiosBegins a limited FSD beta rollout
Tesla distributes its driver-assistance beta to selected owners. The software requires human supervision and is not proof of autonomous operation.
Source: AxiosIntroduces Autopilot software
The driver-assistance update adds lane-changing and related features; drivers must remain attentive and responsible.
Source: APBegins Model S customer deliveries
Tesla’s second-quarter shareholder letter confirms the first deliveries at its Fremont factory, marking the transition to a higher-volume sedan.
Source: Tesla / SECGoes public on Nasdaq
Tesla’s investor FAQ dates its IPO to June 29, preceding its expansion into Model S and later autonomy products.
Source: TeslaTesla is established
The annual report dates incorporation to 2003, before the Roadster, mass-market vehicles, energy products and AI-focused programs.
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