How is Tesla’s pivot to robotics and AI likely to affect it going forward?
Tesla has announced plans to wind down production of its Model S and Model X flagship models, with no successor programs confirmed.
18 March 2026
18 March 2026
Tesla has announced plans to wind down production of its Model S and Model X flagship models, with no successor programs confirmed.
The decision follows new certification rules in Japan, as part of its trade deal with the US.
The Japanese group is working through the final terms of the transaction, with a final agreement expected by May.
New model to be unveiled later in 2026.
The central government aims to develop hydrogen into a new driver of economic growth.
The changeover is set to bring back about 700 employees who were temporarily laid off in January 2026, when demand for electric vehicles softened.
Membership will help advance safety in autonomous vehicles and robotics.
However, the VW Group owned luxury brand is planning operational changes that could result in the loss of 275 jobs.
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