The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee plans a vote on a bipartisan bill that would effectively ban Chinese automakers from selling passenger EVs in the United States and further restrict entry into the small-car market. Tesla is removing the Model S and Model X assembly line at its Fremont plant and converting the space for humanoid robot Optimus production. Tesla will shift its supervised FSD option in South Korea from a lump-sum payment to a monthly subscription from Aug. 10.

Autonomous A2Z, a South Korean autonomous driving company, is accelerating its push toward commercialisation in Singapore. The company said it took part in NCS AI Impact 2026 in Singapore on July 9, showcasing its Level 4 unmanned autonomous shuttle ROii and remote driving technology. It also staged a remote driving demonstration linking Singapore and a test site in Hwaseong, South Korea. The company has partnered with Singapore AI services firm NCS under an MOU.