Industry Shifts: Tesla Ends Model S & X Production, Eyes Future
- Tesla has built the final Model S and Model X at its Fremont factory, marking the end of an era for its flagship EVs. The company now focuses on new models and technology.
- In South Korea, Tesla outsold Kia in the EV market for the first time, a sign of growing dominance.
- Meanwhile, Tesla sales in China are slumping so badly that it risks falling behind smartphone maker Xiaomi by 2026.
- The Renault 4 electric now offers a canvas roof option, blending retro style with open-air driving.
- Hyundai is launching a new generation Kona EV, promising updates to its popular compact crossover.
- Affordable cars, including two budget models and a famous EV name, achieved five-star ANCAP safety ratings.
- Leapmotor is offering the T03 EV in Germany for a monthly lease lower than the average phone bill.
- Frankfurt is expanding its electric waste collection fleet with more Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks.
- Malaysia is increasing tariffs on imported cars to protect its national car brands, affecting EV imports.
- Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system uses AI to see clearly at night and through extreme glare, demonstrating superhuman vision.
- In Miami Beach, police are issuing parking citations to Waymo self-driving I-Paces, nine weeks into a driverless launch on MacArthur Causeway.
- It was revealed that the Tesla Semi’s actual battery capacity is 822 kWh—less than Elon Musk promised.
- A DIY guide shows how to repair a broken rolling sunshade for an EV.
New Models and Variants: Renault 4 Canvas Roof, Kona EV Refresh
Safety and Leasing: ANCAP Five-Star Ratings, Affordable Leases
Government and Fleet: Frankfurt Goes Electric with eEconic, Malaysia Protects National Brands
Tech and Innovation: Tesla FSD Sees at Night, Waymo Issues in Miami
Other Notable News: Tesla Semi Battery Revealed, DIY Sunshade Repair
Source: eCarsToday.com/ecars-the-latest
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