The Model Y and Cybertruck program heads are the latest high-level exits. China sales were the lowest in years. But Tesla stock jumped.

Siddhant Awasthi, head of Tesla's Cybertruck program, announced on LinkedIn early Monday morning that he was departing the company. Awasthi's story is inspiring, as he first joined Tesla eight years ago and worked his way up the company ladder to finally head up Musk's vision for an EV truck.

Rivian’s R1T and Ford’s F-150 Lightning were both leaders in their segments. However, like the Cybertruck, all three appear to have stalled. Here are updates on the three, and what could happen in 2026.

Tesla's Cybertruck and Model 3 program manager announced his departure from the company amid poor demand for EV pickups.

When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, the company promised a “bulletproof” electric pickup that would redefine the industry. Instead, the vehicle has faced ongoing quality challenges, culminating in its latest recall for a faulty off-road light bar affecting more than 6,

The departure follows an October recall affecting about 10% of all Cybertrucks sold and multiple lawsuits tied to design flaws. ・Tesla has raised Cybertruck prices, halted its cheapest model, and expanded sales to the UAE and South Korea amid weak U.