This Week in TSLA: Elon Musk's Apple Mac Studio Jibe, Former Autopilot Lead's Vision-Only Criticism and More

Key takeaways

• Tesla’s high‑profile moves—from a playful Apple jab to expanding Robotaxi services and gaining EU autonomous approval—underscore its aggressive push into new markets and technology debates, keeping the company in the…
• Mac Studio price $29,799
• 36‑core CPU
• 80‑core GPU

What happened

Tesla CEO Elon Musk mocked Apple’s $29,799 Mac Studio, calling it a "$29,799 Mac Studio" that "Makes a Tesla Seem Quite Affordable!" The post highlighted a 36‑core CPU, 80‑core GPU, 512 GB unified memory and 16 TB storage configuration. Meanwhile, former Tesla Autopilot chief Sterling Anderson, now GM’s chief product officer, criticized Tesla’s vision‑only autonomous driving, arguing that radar and LiDAR can address camera‑based limitations. Tesla’s Robotaxi service is set to expand to Miami…

Why it matters

The Apple‑Tesla comparison draws public attention to Tesla’s brand and product positioning, potentially influencing consumer perception of value. Anderson’s critique highlights a technical debate that could affect investor confidence in Tesla’s autonomous technology roadmap. The Robotaxi beach expansion signals a new…

Short-term and longer-term

Short-term. Musk’s Apple joke is likely to spark short‑term volatility as traders react to the brand comparison.

Longer-term. For investors, the Robotaxi expansion and potential underground or aviation projects signal diversification beyond electric vehicles, aligning with long‑term growth narratives.