Tesla (TSLA) shares finished Monday higher as CEO 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:Elon Musk said the EV maker delayed its robotaxi debut event because he requested a �♔�design change.

Musk also endorsed former President Donald Trump's candidacy in this year's election in the aftermath of an 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:assassination attempt against the former president at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday.

Robotaxi Event Delayed, Without a Date Set

Musk confirmed the delay of Tesla's highly anticipated robotaxi event, 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:originally scheduled for Aug. 8, after reports that it would be po💙stponed to ♏October. He wrote on the social-media site X Monday that he requested "what I think is an important design change to the front."

Musk said the time would also allow Tesla engineers to add more features to the vehicle. A new date was not provided.

Analysts have offered a range of viewpoints on Tesla's plans for autonomous vehicles since the company first announced the event. 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:Deutsche Bank analysts called the concept a "thesis-changing" pivot to Tesla's business, while 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:Wedbush analysts have said products like the robotaxi and advancements in Te🐎sla's autonomous driꦗving software make the company "the most undervalued AI play in the market."

The company's better-than-expected second-quarter 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:production and delivery numbers sparked a rally earlier this month that saw Tesla stock 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:rise 44% over 11 consecutive positive trading session𒈔s, ꧃erasing year-to-date losses.

Investors will be watching for further details on the event and Tesla's plans when the company reports second-quarter earnings July 23.

Shares of Tesla finished Monday up nearly 2%.