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Tesla expands Houston robotaxi zone tenfold but has just 34 vehicles

Tesla has expanded its robotaxi operating area in Houston by about 10 times, but only 34 unsupervised Model Y vehicles are running, raising questions about operational capacity. The new zone expands to about 254 square miles and now includes downtown and Bellaire. Tesla has cited safety as a major constraint, with service focused on low-speed roads. Comparisons with Austin and rival Waymo highlight differences in vehicle numbers and operating conditions.

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Used Chinese EVs pour into Europe as tariff detour

Used Chinese electric cars are emerging as a new competitor in Europe’s auto market. The European Union imposes high tariffs on new Chinese-made EVs, but used cars are excluded from additional tariffs, helping boost exports on low prices. Data from China EV Marketplace show used-car sales to EU customers rose 280 percent in January to September, while new-car sales fell 44 percent. The platform is shifting its focus to used vehicles.

Mobility

Tesla drops Cybertruck launch plans in Australia and New Zealand, refunds all deposits after 7 years

Tesla has officially withdrawn plans to launch its Cybertruck electric pickup in Australia and New Zealand, cancelling all existing reservations. The company emailed customers to inform them their orders were cancelled because production plans for those markets were halted, and said deposits would be fully refunded within 30 days. Reservations in Australia had been available since November 2019 with a A$150 deposit. The move comes after Tesla reported its 2026 third-quarter results.