Tesla Ends Model S And Model X Custom Orders After Sales Drop To 50,850

Tesla stopped accepting custom orders for the Model S and Model X, leaving only remaining inventory available for purchase, CEO Elon Musk said. The decision follows declining sales of the two models, which are now grouped under “other models” alongside the Cybertruck.

A Look Back

Tesla introduced the Model S in 2012, followed by the Model X in 2015, positioning both as premium electric vehicles. The models contributed to the early adoption of EVs and helped establish Tesla’s presence in the market. Combined sales peaked at 101,312 units in 2017 and declined to 50,850 units in 2025. By comparison, Tesla delivered 1.63 million vehicles globally last year, driven primarily by Model 3 and Model Y.

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Market Shift Toward High-Volume Models

Demand has shifted toward lower-cost, higher-volume vehicles, with Model 3 and Model Y accounting for the majority of Tesla’s deliveries. These models continue to support the company’s global sales volumes. Recent data show slowing growth, with Tesla reporting a second consecutive annual decline in deliveries. Pricing adjustments and new variants have not fully offset increased competition.

Cybercab Risks

Tesla is increasing its focus on autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence, including the development of the Cybercab and the Optimus robot. Production of Model S and Model X at the Fremont facility is expected to wind down. The Cybercab is designed without traditional controls such as a steering wheel or pedals, creating regulatory challenges under current U.S. safety standards. No exemption from these requirements has been publicly confirmed.

Reliance on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software presents additional risks, as large-scale deployment remains unproven. Competitors such as Zoox, owned by Amazon, have secured regulatory exemptions for driverless vehicle testing.

Strategic Shift Toward AI

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, said autonomous driving will account for the majority of future miles traveled. The company is increasing investment in AI as part of its long-term strategy. Execution will depend on regulatory approval, software performance and adoption of autonomous systems.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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