Automotive and aviation news this week included Ford's Fathom electric pickup, Tesla's planned expansion of its Austin robotaxi (self-driving taxi service) fleet, and President Donald Trump's defense of tariffs affecting the U.S. auto industry. Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company, shared images of the camouflaged midsize electric truck during hot-weather testing in Las Vegas ahead of its planned 2027 release. Gene Munster, a tech analyst and co-founder of Deepwater Asset Management, predicts Tesla Inc. will add approximately 300 Cybercabs to its Austin fleet in the coming month after launching a two-seat, steering-wheel-free service. Boeing Co. reportedly paid the FAA (U.S. aviation safety regulator) a $3.1 million fine for multiple safety-related breaches, including issues linked to the 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 cabin incident. Separately, the FAA is proposing permanent special flight rules restricting aircraft operations around Trump's private Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, citing national security concerns. The proposal was published by the Department of Transportation on Wednesday.