Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production as sales lag

Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory Texas facility around the middle of next year to make room for increased production of the Cybercab. Launched in 2019, the angular stainless-steel pickup drew controversy, including when metal balls cracked two windows during its unveiling. The vehicle also became a symbol of opposition to Musk as he grew more involved in US politics. The article notes that Musk recently spent nearly $500 million supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.