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Tesla officially begins sunset of Model S and Model X
Model S/X Mar 24, 2026

Tesla officially begins sunset of Model S and Model X

Tesla has set a firm cutoff date of March 31, 2026, for new orders of the Model S and Model X in South Korea, signaling the official start of phasing out these flagship models. This move confirms Tesla's broader plan to eventually eliminate both vehicles from production entirely. For owners and enthusiasts, it means these models will transition to being legacy vehicles, potentially increasing their collectibility while shifting Tesla's focus to its high-volume Model 3, Model Y, and upcoming next-generation platforms.

Former Uber self-driving chief crashes his Tesla on FSD, exposes supervision problem
Model S/X Mar 17, 2026

Former Uber self-driving chief crashes his Tesla on FSD, exposes supervision problem

A former Uber self-driving executive crashed his Tesla Model X while using Full Self-Driving, with his children in the car. In a detailed critique, he argues the accident exposes a fundamental flaw in Tesla's "supervised" autonomy, where human drivers cannot reliably remain attentive enough to intervene. This highlights ongoing safety concerns for Tesla's FSD system, even from an industry expert.

Tesla (TSLA) China delivery times collapse to 1-3 weeks as it extends financing again
Model S/X Feb 27, 2026

Tesla (TSLA) China delivery times collapse to 1-3 weeks as it extends financing again

Tesla's delivery times in China have dropped sharply to just 1-3 weeks, indicating that its Shanghai factory has cleared its backlog and now has excess production capacity. To stimulate demand, the company is extending its aggressive low and zero-interest financing offers through March. This combination of short wait times and persistent incentives suggests Tesla is facing ongoing demand challenges in the Chinese market.

Tesla Model S and X customization options begin to thin as their closure nears
Model S/X Feb 25, 2026

Tesla Model S and X customization options begin to thin as their closure nears

Tesla has removed the Lunar Silver paint option for the Model S and Model X, marking the first color to be listed as "sold out." This reduction in customization choices suggests Tesla is streamlining production as it nears the end of the current model line's production cycle. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals that ordering windows for these specific vehicles with certain options are closing.