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Coverage dated January 28, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots

Headline from NBC Chicago

The two models helped to move electric vehicles from the consumer fringe into the mainstream.

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  1. FOX Business

    Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026 (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Elon Musk confirms Tesla will end Model S and Model X production in first quarter 2026, marking the end of flagship vehicles as the company repurposes its California factory.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The two models helped to move electric vehicles from the consumer fringe into the mainstream.

  3. BGR

    Tesla Is Killing Two Popular Car Models To Make Robots (opens BGR)

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    BGR's feed description

    In a surprising turn of events, Tesla is killing off two of its car models to focus on making humanoid robots that are set to be released in 2027.

  4. Clean Tech Nica

    Tesla To Eliminate Model S & Model X To Make Robots (opens Clean Tech Nica)

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    Clean Tech Nica's feed description

    Tesla will stop making the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of this year and begin production of Optimus robots instead.

  5. Lamag

    Tesla Shifts to Autonomy as Model S and X Production Ends (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Tesla plans to end Model S and X production at its Fremont plant as it pivots toward Optimus Gen 3 robot manufacturing.

  6. Gizmodo

    Tesla Kills Models S and X (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Outta here, cars! Tesla has to make room for promises of an automated, robotic future.

  7. Digital Trends

    Tesla kills Models S and X in a shocking twist to make more robots (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Tesla's decision to kill the Model S and X signals the end of an era, and a clear pivot toward robotics, autonomy, and higher-margin future technologies.

  8. CBS News

    Tesla will end Model S and X production, focus on humanoid robots at Bay Area factory (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.

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