EV Milestone: Tesla says its 10 millionth pure electric vehicle rolled off the line, with the jump from 9 million to 10 million taking just seven months, underscoring a fast ramp at Shanghai. Battery Roadmap: Samsung SDI targets mass production of all-solid-state batteries at its Ulsan plant in the second half of 2027, with a huge 2026-2040 investment plan. China’s Global Push: XPENG is accelerating overseas growth with the MONA L03 launch in Munich and a strategy aimed at doubling overseas sales in 2026. New Models & Tech: Xiaomi Auto unveiled its SkyNomad extended-range SUV lineup (N70 Max, N90 Max) on the Kunlun architecture, while Hesai secured Great Wall Motors’ designation for its ETX ultra-long-range LiDAR for mass production by end-2026. Policy & Safety: MIIT moves to tighten rules around “cascade utilization” of waste EV batteries to curb unsafe repackaging. Auto Market Watch: Brazil registrations show Chinese brands surging to 23.3% share in June, with BYD ranking fourth overall. Motorsport Business: FIA signs a landmark long-term commercial rights deal for the WRC and ERC with new promoter backing.