"Tesla CEO Elon Musk envisions a near future where operating a steering wheel and pedals feels as antiquated as riding a horse does today. He's repeated versions of that refrain for years, earning a deserved reputation for being the boy who cried self-driving. But his boredom with the conventional car business has never been more obvious. Musk made his current thinking crystal clear in an off-handed comment on an April earnings call."
"The reality is, in the future most people are not going to buy cars, he said in response to an analyst's question about how the company plans to grab more market share from BMW and Mercedes. It was a classic Musk-ismthe kind of remark that would send Jim Farley or Mary Barra to an early retirement but just adds rocket fuel to Tesla's stock price."
Elon Musk predicts a near future when steering wheels and pedals feel antiquated, and expects most people will not buy cars. Tesla's leadership increasingly prioritizes robots and robotaxis over traditional car manufacturing, influencing product decisions and corporate strategy. The company’s pivot has reduced emphasis on making new cars despite strong vehicle engineering and design achievements. The 2026 Model Y received its first major update after five years, showcasing impressive software-driven user experience and tangible improvements. Tesla pioneered large touchscreen control with the Model S and continues to set standards for in-car user interfaces.
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