Tesla drops 'Full Self-Driving' name in Europe; Delta cuts 2026 outlook on fuel

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Tesla dropped its 'Full Self-Driving' brand name in Europe after German regulators called it 'somewhat misleading,' the company said. In a separate development, Delta Air Lines cut its 2026 forecast on a surge in fuel costs, saying rising fuel prices pushed its annual fuel expenses up by $6 billion, though CEO Ed Bastian said demand remains strong. Delta reported third-quarter earnings and missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years. Separately, Hurricane Isaias threatened to disrupt US Gulf of Mexico oil production and refineries, tightening an already strained fuel market amid wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Why it matters：Fuel costs and regulatory pushback are reshaping both the EV and airline industries, with consumers and investors exposed to higher prices.

Key points

  • German regulators called Tesla's branding 'somewhat misleading.'
  • Delta's annual fuel costs rose by $6 billion.
  • Hurricane Isaias threatened Gulf oil production and refineries.

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