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Tesla invests $20B in EV battery and lithium production while legacy automakers retreat from robotaxi development, highlighting divergent EV strategies.

Tech giants expand AI infrastructure in India while EV policy shifts. Tesla launches $30K Cybercab amid rescinded federal EV incentives and robotaxi restrictions.

Trump raised global tariffs to 15% and pressured Netflix to remove board member Susan Rice, while escalating diplomatic tensions with France and criticizing Cuba.

Elon Musk's $672 billion fortune exceeds four major automakers combined. His wealth could further surge if SpaceX goes public, potentially making him the world's first trillionaire.

Digital Culture Group launches Forward 30 program recognizing 30 marketing and advertising leaders who combine cultural intelligence with data-driven innovation for business impact.

Ford's hybrid sales surged 22% in 2025, now matching or exceeding gas vehicle profitability, prompting the automaker to refocus strategy while delaying major EV expansion until 2027.

Autonomous vehicle sector consolidates around elite players like Waymo and Baidu as robotaxi fleets exceed 10,000 vehicles globally, with China leading adoption.

Tesla diversifies beyond EVs into robotaxis, robots, and solar as automotive margins compress from $10,000 to $4,000 per vehicle amid intensifying competition.

Ford explores partnership with Chinese automaker Geely to stabilize European operations, sharing manufacturing capacity and autonomous driving technology for cost efficiencies.

GM's China operations show strong momentum with new-energy vehicle sales surging 22.6% year-over-year, now exceeding half of total China sales after strategic restructuring.

EV sales slumped globally in January 2026 as policy shifts triggered sharp declines in China and US, though Europe and emerging markets showed resilience.