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Tesla is starting to get squeezed by competition in China, confirms first year of sales decline

We finally have the full picture for Tesla’s 2025 out of Giga Shanghai, and while the headline wholesale numbers

Tesla’s Manufacturing Hangover Is Steering Musk Into Robotics

The electric vehicle maker used just 70% of its plant capacity last year – a level comparable to traditional auto rivals. Things could get worse in 2026.

Tesla-style retractable door handles will be banned in China

Retractable door handles, popularized by Tesla, are now found on many electric vehicles. However, if automakers want to do business in China, they will have to adjust their approach to handling door handles in the country.

Tesla's China Bounce Was Big — But Not Big Enough

Tesla sees a rebound for wholesale vehicle units in China in December. Here's the full-year big picture for the company in the country.

China Is Banning Tesla-Style Door Handles

After a series of fatal crashes linked to electric door handles, China is banning them and forcing automakers to rethink global safety design
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