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U.S. to ease self-driving rules as 200 million won ultra-luxury Korean car gains attention

The U.S. Transportation Department is seeking to drop a requirement for brake pedals in vehicles designed to operate only with automated driving systems, a move seen lowering hurdles for firms developing fully autonomous cars without steering wheels or pedals. Tesla is also expanding through initiatives such as a free Supercharger event and hiring plans at its Berlin plant. The article also covers Toyota’s EV strategy, China’s export surge, and intensified competition among South Korean mobility platforms and premium EV makers.

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Whistle PickDeal sees steady demand for budget sedans even during SUV peak season

Demand remains steady for used sedans priced below 10 million won, which have lower running costs than SUVs, even during the summer vacation season, Whistle\'s used-car service PickDeal said. Based on actual transaction data linked to the transport ministry and AI price analysis, PickDeal forecast that July prices for three models would slip slightly from June. It projected declines for Hyundai\'s Grandeur HG, Avante AD and Renault Korea\'s SM6.

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Mobility hot issues: Tesla beats expectations despite AI and robotics burden; Sony-Honda EV exit

Tesla reported first-quarter results that beat market expectations despite concerns about slowing electric vehicle demand. Revenue rose to $22.39 billion from a year earlier, while expanded capital spending focused on AI and robotics is adding to financial pressure. The company also faces controversy over cash flows, putting the balance between growth strategy and profitability in focus. Separately, Sony Group and Honda decided to effectively suspend their EV joint venture, and GM halted plans for a next-generation revamp of large electric pickups and SUVs.