BYD's rise poses a risk to US automakers like Tesla. Despite tariffs, BYD thrives with internal component manufacturing and rapid growth in key markets. Tesla faces challenges with competition and declining earnings.
Tesla delays US production of its cheaper Model Y (codenamed E41) due to tariff exposure. Budget car is still slated for China & Europe. Production of 250,000 units expected in 2026.
The lawsuit did not name specific damages but said Alcon had spent hundreds of millions of dollars building the Blade Runner 2049 brand, and said the “financial magnitude of the misappropriation here was substantial.”
