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In a recent announcement about Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings, the electric car company fell dashedly short of analysts’ expectations, causing their stock to plummet like a runaway ACME anvil, plummeting more than 12 percent in just 24 hours. It’s like watching Wile E. Coyote’s latest scheme go down in flames! And just when Tesla thought things couldn’t get worse, they released news of a massive recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, involving nearly 200,000 vehicles. Cue the ominous music!
The recall was due to a dangerously glitchy software that could make it harder for drivers to see behind them while backing up. Picture this: You’re driving your Tesla, attempting to back up, and suddenly, you can’t see what’s behind you. This software issue could really cramp your style…and your ability to prevent a crash. Yikes! It might be the only time when a software malfunction is genuinely more nerve-wracking than an actual crash!
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Incredibly, all 2023 Tesla S, Y, and X models are affected by this recall. That’s nearly 200,000 cars, folks! Tesla claims they’ve released a software update to fix the issue, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found evidence that at least 81 warranty claims were related to this glitchy software. To make it worse, Tesla says they weren’t aware of any crashes, injuries, or deaths tied to the faulty software, but they did acknowledge reports of rearview camera malfunctions starting on Dec. 26. It’s like plugging a leaky dam with bubblegum and hoping for the best!
And that’s not all! Just a short while ago, Tesla was recalling practically every car they’d sold in the U.S. due to issues with their “Autopilot” system. That’s like needing to recall every banana because they decided to sprout wings and fly. On top of all that, the company reported a disappointing fourth-quarter earnings and foretold “sluggish” sales for 2024. It’s like they can’t catch a break! They even had to slash prices last year because of fierce competition in the electric vehicle market. It’s like being a three-legged tortoise in a race against the hares!
During a conference call, they tried to reassure investors that a “next-generation vehicle” due out next year would boost sales, but not everyone was sold on the idea. One investor described the call as a “train wreck,” while another labeled Tesla as “nothing more than a struggling car company.” Ouch! It’s like getting a lump of coal in your stocking…except it’s a whole big truckload of coal.
Despite the chaos and negative press, there’s a glimmer of hope for Tesla’s future. One analyst expressed optimism about the company’s long-term prospects. If Tesla can turn things around, it would be like catching a lucky clover in a hailstorm!
This article was originally published on The Western Journal, a news outlet dedicated to fighting the establishment media and getting the real truth out to the public. They’re up against Big Tech and are asking for the public’s support to keep America from failing. After all, as Benjamin Franklin said, “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.”
