January 29, 2026

Tesla has confirmed plans to discontinue the Model S and Model X, marking the end of its longest-serving nameplates. The announcement was made via Tesla’s official X account and reshared by CEO Elon Musk. Production of both models will be wound down in a phased manner starting next quarter, with availability already being reduced in…

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is looking at the option of setting up local assembly operations in India, as rising demand for its cars runs up against strict import limits and supply constraints. As reported by Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter have indicated that the company is evaluating semi-knocked-down (SKD) or similar assembly routes…