Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.

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National story. 24 articles from 10 sources. 7 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Jan 29, 2026.

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LamagLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla Shifts to Autonomy as Model S and X Production Ends

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Ran by 7 outlets· NBC4 Washington, NBC10 Philadelphia, +5 more
NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots

NBC New YorkLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots

Ran by 10 outlets· FOX 29 Philadelphia, FOX 4 Dallas, +8 more
FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

FOX 4 DallasCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Fox7 AustinCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

KTVU San FranciscoCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

FOX 13 TampaCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

FoxlaCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Fox26 HoustonCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

CBS NewsCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla will end Model S and X production, focus on humanoid robots at Bay Area factory

Digital TrendsCenter· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla kills Models S and X in a shocking twist to make more robots

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FOX BusinessLean Right· Jan 29, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

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GizmodoLeft· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla Kills Models S and X

BGRLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla Is Killing Two Popular Car Models To Make Robots

Clean Tech NicaLean Left· Jan 29, 2026

Tesla To Eliminate Model S & Model X To Make Robots

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