Tesla\'s next-generation Roadster is drawing attention for a flashy unveiling and talk of a 10-minute charge battery and compressed-air self-charging. Social media parodies have spread, but questions remain about specifications, feasibility and commercial viability, including Tesla\'s stance that it cannot guarantee delivery to reservation holders. The article also notes shifts in China\'s auto market, overseas pushes by Chinese EV makers, Korean mobility initiatives, and Japan-focused moves by Foxconn and Toyota.

Tesla has changed the name of its driver-assistance feature FSD to “assisted driving” in Europe after German regulators warned the branding could mislead. The company also raised pressure on approval timelines, mentioning potential loss of life if approvals are delayed. The article also covers Tesla’s expanding vehicle-use functions, signs of a rebound in the U.S. EV market, estimates for Cybertruck deliveries, overseas expansion by Chinese EV makers, responses by Japanese automakers, and new personal mobility products including solar-charged scooters.