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Tesla’s Growth Trajectory Falters Amid Modest Q1 Deliveries

Tesla’s Delivery Numbers Under Pressure

Tesla launched lower-priced versions of Model Y and Model 3 at $39,990 and $36,990 after ранее announced plans to expand its affordable EV lineup. Early data indicate the new pricing has not materially increased overall deliveries.

Production Over Sales: The Q1 Figures

Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles globally in the first quarter, below analyst expectations of around 368,000 units. Production reached 408,386 vehicles, exceeding deliveries and adding to inventory. Year-on-year, deliveries increased by 6% compared to Q1 of the previous year, which had been affected by production line adjustments. The latest figures suggest limited improvement in demand despite higher output.

An Industry Facing Growing Headwinds

Performance at Tesla reflects broader trends across the U.S. electric vehicle market. Several traditional automakers have reduced EV expansion plans, while newer entrants continue to scale gradually. Rivian reported steady shipment levels and is preparing to launch the R2 SUV, with entry-level models expected by 2027.

Strategic Shifts And Future Prospects

Tesla shifted focus away from a previously discussed $25,000 EV toward projects such as CyberCab and existing models. Elon Musk has prioritised autonomous and platform development over lower-cost mass-market vehicles. Cybertruck remains the only recent new model, while sales across other models show slower momentum compared to earlier growth periods.

Looking Ahead

Tesla now faces the dual challenge of revitalizing its growth trajectory and addressing the competitive pressures that have gripped the entire electric vehicle market. With both sales and profits under scrutiny, the coming quarters will be critical for Tesla in demonstrating that its ambitious promises can translate into sustainable results.

OpenAI Brings Unlimited Text Chats To Free ChatGPT Users

Unlimited Text Conversations Roll Out

OpenAI is removing limits on text-based conversations for all ChatGPT users, following the platform’s recent milestone of surpassing one billion weekly users.

The update introduces GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model for Free and Go users, replacing GPT-5.5.

New “Think” Button For More Complex Questions

Alongside unlimited text chats, Free and Go users will gain access to a new “Think” button, allowing them to use additional reasoning power for more complex queries.

OpenAI noted that separate usage limits will continue to apply to file uploads, image generation, voice features and other multimodal tools.

Faster Responses For Paid Subscribers

The update also brings improvements for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. They will receive access to GPT-5.6 Sol, an upgraded model designed for everyday tasks such as web research, planning, writing, decision-making and answering questions. According to OpenAI, the model delivers shorter, more robust responses.

The company noted that this version is separate from the GPT-5.6 Sol model used in Codex and Work, which remains unchanged. Plus and Pro subscribers will also receive a new thinking slider, allowing them to adjust how much reasoning the model applies before generating an answer, depending on the complexity of the task.

OpenAI Reports Fewer Errors

According to OpenAI’s internal testing, GPT-5.6 Luna produces 62% fewer factual errors than GPT-5.5 Instant, while GPT-5.6 Sol reduces factual errors by 68%.

The updated GPT-5.6 Sol model is available to Plus and Pro users starting today. The remaining features for Free and Go users will roll out throughout the week, with unlimited text chats and the new Think button becoming available next week.

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