$3.5T
projected company valuation
Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a potential merger to create a company valued at $3.5 trillion.
21 Oct
Every figure reported in automotive news this week, with what each figure measures, when it was reported and where it was published.
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Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a potential merger to create a company valued at $3.5 trillion.
21 Oct
Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX have established special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies.
20 Oct
Advisers within Elon Musk's business empire are reportedly advocating for a merger between SpaceX and Tesla.
22 Oct
A SpaceX SEC filing reveals that any potential merger with Tesla requires approval from Elon Musk, who holds approximately 85% of SpaceX's voting power.
22 Oct (reported 23 Oct)
A SpaceX SEC filing reveals that any potential merger with Tesla requires approval from Elon Musk, who holds approximately 85% of SpaceX's voting power.
22 Oct (reported 23 Oct)
A SpaceX SEC filing reveals that any potential merger with Tesla requires approval from Elon Musk, who holds approximately 85% of SpaceX's voting power.
22 Oct (reported 23 Oct)
A SpaceX SEC filing reveals that any potential merger with Tesla requires approval from Elon Musk, who holds approximately 85% of SpaceX's voting power.
22 Oct (reported 23 Oct)
SpaceX and Tesla have established special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies.
20 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
SpaceX and Tesla have established special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies.
20 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
SpaceX and Tesla have established special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies.
20 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and Tesla have formed independent director committees to evaluate a potential merger.
22 Oct
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and Tesla have formed independent director committees to evaluate a potential merger.
22 Oct
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and Tesla have formed independent director committees to evaluate a potential merger.
22 Oct
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and Tesla have formed independent director committees to evaluate a potential merger.
22 Oct
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and Tesla have formed independent director committees to evaluate a potential merger.
22 Oct
Barclays analysts suggest a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla could be announced by early December 2026, ahead of Tesla's annual general meeting.
19 Oct — due 06 Dec 2026
Barclays analysts suggest a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla could be announced by early December 2026, ahead of Tesla's annual general meeting.
19 Oct — due 06 Dec 2026
Barclays analysts suggest a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla could be announced by early December 2026, ahead of Tesla's annual general meeting.
19 Oct — due 06 Dec 2026
Barclays analysts suggest a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla could be announced by early December 2026, ahead of Tesla's annual general meeting.
19 Oct — due 06 Dec 2026
President Donald Trump defended the use of tariffs during a campaign rally in Georgia on October 25, 2026.
25 Oct
Swedish automaker Volvo announced plans to cut 2,500 jobs as part of a broader strategy shift.
23 Oct
China reported a 4.5% GDP growth for the July-September 2026 quarter, driven by strong exports.
19 Oct
China reported a 4.5% GDP growth for the July-September 2026 quarter, driven by strong exports.
19 Oct
China reported a 4.5% GDP growth for the July-September 2026 quarter, driven by strong exports.
19 Oct
China reported a 4.5% GDP growth for the July-September 2026 quarter, driven by strong exports.
19 Oct
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing the completion of a funding round worth approximately 100 billion yuan, doubling its initial target of 50 billion yuan.
22 Oct (reported 25 Oct)
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing the completion of a funding round worth approximately 100 billion yuan, doubling its initial target of 50 billion yuan.
22 Oct (reported 25 Oct)
Bosch Group plans to spin off its automotive business into a legally independent subsidiary named Bosch Mobility.
24 Oct
Volvo CEO announced that the market for Western-developed cars in China is rapidly disappearing, leading the Swedish automaker to cut 2,500 jobs.
23 Oct
Volvo CEO announced that the market for Western-developed cars in China is rapidly disappearing, leading the Swedish automaker to cut 2,500 jobs.
23 Oct
OpenAI is reducing its valuation target by $150 billion while seeking to raise $30 billion in a new funding round.
23 Oct
OpenAI is reducing its valuation target by $150 billion while seeking to raise $30 billion in a new funding round.
23 Oct
OpenAI is reducing its valuation target by $150 billion while seeking to raise $30 billion in a new funding round.
23 Oct
Truck drivers in southern Italy, including Sicily and Calabria, have begun easing protests and lifting roadblocks following a government intervention.
23 Oct
Truck drivers in southern Italy, including Sicily and Calabria, have begun easing protests and lifting roadblocks following a government intervention.
23 Oct
Truck drivers in southern Italy, including Sicily and Calabria, have begun easing protests and lifting roadblocks following a government intervention.
23 Oct
Tesla aims to begin customer deliveries of its Cybercab, a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors, by the end of 2026.
23 Oct — due 31 Dec 2026
Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX are forming special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies.
20 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX are forming special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies.
20 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX are forming special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies.
20 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX are forming special committees to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies.
20 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Elon Musk publicly endorsed a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla this week.
22 Oct
Tesla has initiated volume production of its Class 8 Semi electric truck at its Nevada factory.
21 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Tesla has initiated volume production of its Class 8 Semi electric truck at its Nevada factory.
21 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Tesla has initiated volume production of its Class 8 Semi electric truck at its Nevada factory.
21 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Tesla has initiated volume production of its Class 8 Semi electric truck at its Nevada factory.
21 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Elon Musk is reportedly planning to merge Tesla and SpaceX.
22 Oct
Elon Musk announced that the Terafab chip factory project, a joint venture between SpaceX and Tesla, aims to produce its first test chip by May or June 2027.
22 Oct — due 01 May 2027
Elon Musk announced that the Terafab chip factory project, a joint venture between SpaceX and Tesla, aims to produce its first test chip by May or June 2027.
22 Oct — due 01 May 2027
A BloombergNEF report released on October 22, 2026, warns of a global copper supply deficit reaching 44% of projected demand by 2050.
22 Oct
A BloombergNEF report released on October 22, 2026, warns of a global copper supply deficit reaching 44% of projected demand by 2050.
22 Oct
A BloombergNEF report released on October 22, 2026, warns of a global copper supply deficit reaching 44% of projected demand by 2050.
22 Oct
A BloombergNEF report released on October 22, 2026, warns of a global copper supply deficit reaching 44% of projected demand by 2050.
22 Oct
A BloombergNEF report released on October 22, 2026, warns of a global copper supply deficit reaching 44% of projected demand by 2050.
22 Oct
General Motors announced on October 21, 2026, at the GM Forward event in New York that it will adopt lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for its fourth-generation electric vehicle platform.
21 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
A 71-year-old man was struck and killed by a Tesla vehicle operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode on I-80 in Vallejo, California, around 2:30 AM on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
15 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
A 71-year-old man was struck and killed by a Tesla vehicle operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode on I-80 in Vallejo, California, around 2:30 AM on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
15 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Tesla reported a 43% drop in third-quarter net income to $787 million on flat revenue of $28.05 billion.
21 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Tesla reported a 43% drop in third-quarter net income to $787 million on flat revenue of $28.05 billion.
21 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
Tesla reported a 43% drop in third-quarter net income to $787 million on flat revenue of $28.05 billion.
21 Oct (reported 22 Oct)
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