Tesla stock is on the rise after two big pieces of news came overnight: a reported start date for robotaxi testing and CEO Elon Musk's official government departure.

Tesla’s sales in Washington declined steeply in early 2025 amid fallout over CEO Elon Musk’s work with the White House, even as other EV brands saw a year-over-year increase. Tesla’s fall from grace in Washington has been steeper than in the rest of the U.S.

In a letter, some skeptical backers of the EV company have also asked its board to add a “new, truly independent” member and lay out a succession plan.

Elon Musk is pushing lawmakers to help clear a path for driverless vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter, part of a broader effort behind the scenes to lobby for a key priority of Tesla Inc.

The first thing to say about the so-called Juniper update of the massive-selling Tesla mid-sized SUV, is that it feels more solid, more refined and more luxurious than the original.

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While the protests are slated to continue, Musk has far more serious problems on his plate. Among the biggest concerns is a huge drop in sales, which can partially be blamed on his politics.

Tesla's decline in sales comes as protests are erupting across Europe in response to Elon Musk's support of right-wing policies.