Tesla is said to be yielding and will introduce Apple CarPlay support to enhance sales, according to TDS.

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      🚨 Just a quick notice that I'll be in Los Angeles next week for the testing of the 2026 World Car of the Year awards, the 2025 LA Auto Show, and some time with Volvo. This might slightly alter the timing of TDS or who is writing it. However, rest assured, TDS will continue to arrive daily.

      The first cup of coffee is finished, the second is necessary, and the weekend is approaching, so let’s dive in.

      🚘 What I’m driving: Heading into the weekend in the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, I remain impressed by its efficiency but puzzled by its iOS app, which sometimes seems fully functional and well-designed, while at other times struggles to load or perform tasks.

      📱 Tesla is reportedly working on Apple CarPlay support as it has been one of the most requested features by customers; this decision marks a significant turnaround since CEO Elon Musk has long criticized Apple, its policies, and ignored customer demands for the phone projection software, raising questions about Tesla's stability in light of disappointing sales.

      🇨🇳 China might impose restrictions on excessively fast EVs as proposed legislation aims to enforce a default 0-60 mph time limit of 5 seconds.

      🏎️ The Bentley Supersports has launched as a lighter, more powerful, louder, and bolder version of the Continental GT coupe, targeting enthusiasts who prefer rear-wheel drive and weight reduction in a large luxury GT.

      🔋 Mazda has begun testing an electric vehicle specifically designed and developed for the U.S. market.

      🔥 Ineos Automotive has eliminated hundreds of jobs to streamline its workforce worldwide, as tariffs and supply chain disruptions strain finances.

      📉 Nissan's new strategy includes a shift towards hybrids, growth in U.S. sales, and an array of new products; the company is cutting jobs at its European regional office, and the S&P has downgraded Nissan’s rating from BB to BB-.

      🧗 A Chinese SUV from Chery attempted to imitate Range Rover’s 2018 stair-climbing stunt but fell short.

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