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Tesla Ends Model S/X Production, Shifts Toward Autonomy

5/11/2026

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Tesla rolled the final Model S and Model X off the line and will stop production next quarter.
CEO Elon Musk said the shutdown signals a shift toward autonomy.
Tesla launched a “Signature Series” of upgraded Plaid S and X models for invite-only VIPs.
The autonomous push connects to the Terafab chipmaking project, ties Tesla closer to SpaceX, and aims to send Optimus robots to Mars.

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Story summary

Tesla rolled the final Model S and Model X off the line and will stop production next quarter.
CEO Elon Musk said the shutdown signals a shift toward autonomy.
Tesla launched a “Signature Series” of upgraded Plaid S and X models for invite-only VIPs.
The autonomous push connects to the Terafab chipmaking project, ties Tesla closer to SpaceX, and aims to send Optimus robots to Mars.