Tesla Has Ultimately Discontinued the Model S and X to Fully Focus on Robotics: TDS

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      🔚 CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that production of the Tesla Model S and X is finally coming to an end, and this is not an April Fools’ joke. Musk made this announcement on X, and the company’s website corroborates it, as reported by InsideEVs; currently, orders for Tesla’s original two models are no longer available, only inventory viewing. Furthermore, Musk had indicated the potential discontinuation of these models during an earnings call in January.

      ⭐ Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the updated GLE and GLS SUVs for 2027. Both models will feature all-wheel drive and panoramic moonroofs as standard, with the GLS offering an optional flat-crank V8, as noted by our colleagues at Car & Driver.

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

      🧑‍⚖️ A federal judge has denied Volkswagen Group of America’s request to dismiss the case brought against it by 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 offer increased power and all-electric range, will be priced starting at $43,245 when it arrives in showrooms next month.

      🏭 Production of the new Jeep Cherokee has been halted for several weeks due to a disagreement between Stellantis and ZF Chassis Modules, according to The Wall Street Journal.

      🏁 Ford has announced that the first test of its LMDh prototype endurance racer is set to begin in the third quarter of this year, with a competitive debut scheduled for 2027, according to Motorsport.com.

      🤑 A new Bugatti Mistral, one of only 99 produced, has been listed for sale at an impressive $10.5 million, according to Autoblog.

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