Tesla Has Ultimately Discontinued the Model S and X to Fully Commit to Robots: TDS

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      🔚 CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that production of the Tesla Model S and X is coming to an end, and this is not an April Fools' joke. Musk stated this on X, and the company's website supports the claim, as reported by InsideEVs; currently, you can only view inventory for Tesla's initial two models instead of placing new orders. The CEO had also hinted at the discontinuation of these models during an earnings call in January.

      ⭐ Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the refreshed GLE and GLS SUVs for 2027. Both models come equipped with all-wheel drive and panoramic moonroofs as standard, and there's even an option for a flat-crank V8 in the GLS, as noted by Car & Driver.

      🌎 In a recent interview reported by Automotive News, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra stated that the Trump administration will prevent the import of Chinese cars sold in Canada into the U.S.

      🧑‍⚖️ A federal judge has turned down Volkswagen Group of America's request to dismiss the lawsuit from the California New Car Dealers Association regarding Scout's direct sales model, according to Auto News.

      ♦️ Mitsubishi has announced that its updated Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, which will feature increased power and electric range, will be priced starting at $43,245 upon its arrival in showrooms next month.

      🏭 The production of the new Jeep Cherokee has been suspended for several weeks due to a disagreement between Stellantis and ZF Chassis Modules, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

      🏁 Ford has stated that the initial test of its LMDh prototype endurance racer is set to begin in the third quarter of this year, ahead of its competitive debut in 2027, as reported by Motorsport.com.

      🤑 A new Bugatti Mistral, one of just 99 units produced, has entered the market with a price tag of $10.5 million, according to Autoblog.

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