Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. The Downshift recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking more info. Here’s your bulletin for Friday, July 31, 2026. Tesla has reportedly considered selling off its business in China because of the possibility of a merger between the EV maker and SpaceX. The latter’s military contracts mean that uniting the two companies, when one is significantly active in China, could lead to regulatory repercussions. For their part, both Tesla China and CEO Elon Musk have dismissed the report. [Wall Street Journal, CarNewsChina] Rivian just enjoyed a very…
A Tesla/SpaceX Merger Could Create a Big Mess in China: TDS
