I don’t think them discontinuing old models is a problem. The problem is that they were supposed to announce new models years ago. No they are closing factories and not only still didn’t announce anything, they are switching to robots. So no new models are coming. It’s a disaster. Looks like Musk took charge at the company, forced everyone to work on Cybertruck, this failed and now they don’t know what to do.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 week ago
They’ve clearly stated they canceled the newer model in place for the cybercab so ya. Unless that fails and they have to pivot back to cars with steering wheels I think the roadster / semi will be the last new ones?
It’s not the same company it used to be anymore that’s for sure.
ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 1 week ago
I think that they were isolating Elon from real decision making for a long time but he finally took over and forced them to create the Cybertruck. To me it’s not even clear if they are still able to design cars or if Elon completely destroyed their ability to function as a car maker. Shareholders apparently still believe they can create new products but we have seen any evidence of that in years.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I mean, the Cybecab exists and is driving on public roads today with a driver for testing purposes, and without a driver on private roads. It might be a bit far to say they can’t design a car.
The question isn’t can they make a car, but is that car ever going to be allowed to legally drive on public roads as designed without a driver.
ThomasWilliams@lemmy.world 1 week ago
What exists is a modified model Y with a radio controller in another location.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
No, the question is why does anyone give a fuck about robotic taxis at all? Waymo has been at if far longer, for real, and they are still losing money. There is no business model.
ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 1 week ago
It’s still under development and it’s hard to tell what it will do when it hits the roads. What if it’s total disaster like Cybertrack? They don’t just have to design cars. They have to design cars that people want to buy.