CEO Elon Musk said its new Model Y variant, launched in China, may never enter production domestically, citing the rise of self-driving vehicles.

China is one of the largest EV markets in the world and an important market for Tesla. Competition is increasing and a smartphone company is the latest to challenge Tesla.

The first "World Humanoid Robot Games" wrapped up Sunday. Humanoid athletes competed in dance battles, martial arts, track and field events such as the 400-meter and 1500-meter races and long jump, and soccer.

Tesla is offering a retrofit of turn-signal stalks for the Chinese-market Model 3 Highland after alleged customer complaints.

Tesla China has priced its six-seat Model Y variant about 30 per cent higher than its basic edition and has started accepting orders from customers who prefer spacious, long-range electric vehicles (EVs) for family use.

Tesla priced its new six-seat Model Y Lsport utility vehicle to win over middle-class families in China’s hyper-competitive market.

For years, it’s been clear that Detroit is behind China and Tesla in the global race to build electric and autonomous vehicles. So, in what it viewed as a mission to save itself, Ford poached Tesla veteran Alan Clarke,