2026-01-16 Tesla News - FSD Subscription Pivot, India Model Y Discounts, Japan Sales Surge

Tesla Daily News Podcast is a daily, investor-focused roundup of the most stock-relevant Tesla headlines, translating product and business updates into clear implications for revenue, margins, risk, and valuation. In this January 16, 2026 episode, we cover Tesla’s move to a subscription-only Full Self-Driving model starting February 14, early signs of demand softness in India driving Model Y discounts, and a contrasting surge in Japan sales linked to improved customer service. We also review mixed Europe signals—major Euro NCAP safety recognition alongside softer popularity and reliability narratives—and a legal update where Tesla won dismissal of a touchscreen-defect liability case, all through the lens of what could matter most for TSLA sentiment and fundamentals.