Retail investors added to their Tesla positions this past week.
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The EV manufacturer avoided a 30-day suspension after an ongoing dispute with the state's DMV.
Tesla, Inc. earns a Buy rating as it pivots from a struggling car business to robotics and autonomy, marking a strategic renaissance. Despite Q4 revenue declines and weak car deliveries, TSLA's focus on robotaxi and Optimus robotics positions it for long-term growth. Rising R&D and restructuring expenses are seen as essential investments for Tesla's transition, not red flags for profitability.
Tesla can keep selling and producing cars in California after it agreed to drop its use of "Autopilot" in marketing. California had argued the Autopilot branding implied drivers could rely exclusively on the tech.
Tesla (TSLA) has faced challenges in the past. Its stock has dropped over 30% in less than 2 months on eight different occasions in recent years, leading to the loss of billions in market capitalization and erasing substantial gains in a single correction.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will not suspend Tesla's sales and manufacturing licenses for 30 days because the EV maker has stopped using the term “Autopilot” in the marketing of its vehicles in the state.
Tesla is building a fully autonomous car, called Cybercab, for its robotaxi service. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that people will be able to buy the car.
NIO gains momentum with rising deliveries, expanding margins and improving profits, while TSLA faces slowing sales and heavy AI-driven spending bets.
Tesla eliminated the option to purchase Full Self-Driving with a one-time fee over the weekend. Previously, Tesla offered FSD as an $8,000 one-time purchase option.
Rivian Automotive Inc ( NASDAQ:RIVN | RIVN Price Prediction) gained 19.8% this week, closing at $17.73 on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Joby is partnering with Nvidia to develop autonomous flight technology. The company's approach differs from competitors Archer and Wisk, balancing piloted and autonomous strategies.