Tesla moves to a Netflix-style subscription model, as Full Self-Driving will soon only be available via monthly payments

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock surged to a new all-time high of $498.83 in December, driven by optimism around its artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and energy initiatives. However, shares have since pulled back 11%% amid broader market concerns.

Elon Musk is staring down several self-imposed deadlines this year, from Cybercab volume production to a much-hyped Roadster demo.

The global robotaxi fleet is projected to reach 934,000 vehicles by 2035, with a market value of around $105 billion, according to Markets and Markets (3). North America is leading in technology innovation and regulatory support in pilot zones, while China is leading in rapid scaling and government-backed smart city infrastructure.

Nvidia and Tesla pursue self-driving technology through different strategies, sparking a competitive dialogue on autonomy's future.

Musk said Nvidia autonomous driving won't compete with Tesla FSD for 5-6 years due to development timeline and legacy automaker integration delays.

Elon Musk says Nvidia’s new autonomous driving AI will not challenge Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology for at least five to six years.