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Mobility
Tesla completes design of AI5 chip as U.S. presses automakers on war preparedness
The United States is stepping up a wartime response posture, adding pressure on the auto industry. The Pentagon has contacted top executives at major automakers such as GM and Ford to sound out slowing some EV output and expanding weapons and military supplies production. Separately, Ford’s CEO warned about Chinese EVs and the company reshuffled its organisation. Volkswagen accelerated battery work, while Tesla completed its AI5 chip design and updated its FSD app amid complaints over HW3 limits.
Industry
U.S. asks Ford, GM if they can boost arms output over EVs
The Trump administration\'s Defense Department is sounding out U.S. automakers on whether they can temporarily defer electric vehicle production plans and increase output of weapons and military supplies. Senior officials discussed the idea with executives including GM CEO Mary Barra and Ford CEO Jim Farley, and also involved GE Aerospace and Oshkosh. The talks are at an early stage. They come as the U.S. EV share of auto sales has fallen since peaking in 2025.
Industry
Ford CEO calls for blocking Chinese EVs from U.S. market
Ford CEO Jim Farley (짐 팔리) said Chinese electric vehicles should be kept out of the U.S. market, warning they could have a destructive impact on the U.S. auto industry and manufacturing. He cited Chinese government subsidies and excess capacity, and said Chinese makers often offer cheaper vehicles with more features. Farley also raised cybersecurity and data-privacy concerns and pointed to Canadian tariff policy as a potential route into the U.S.
