Robots, and Hope Are Tesla's Plan to Become $8.5T Company: TDS
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- The Downshift (TDS) summarizes automotive news in concise bullet points.
- Tesla's U.S. market share drops to its lowest since 2017, while aiming for an $8.5 trillion valuation via futuristic projects.
- Ford recalls nearly 1.5 million U.S. vehicles due to faulty rear-view cameras.
- 2026 Toyota Highlander debuts with standard all-wheel drive.
- 2026 Lexus IS gets a mild refresh, avoiding discontinuation.
- 2026 Polestar 5 fastback debuts, but U.S. availability is uncertain.
- Lucid's mid-size EV 'Earth' (with an off-road variant) may launch late next year if funding is secured.
- Mercedes-Benz teases C-Class EV, resembling the GLC EV, and announces solid-state battery tech and ultra-fast charging plans.
- Volkswagen discusses U.S. production for Audi and Porsche while planning heavy AI investments.