Tesla’s Surge in Japan: A Rare Bright Spot Amid Global Sales Dip
April 21, 2025 – Tesla’s performance in the Japanese market has emerged as a rare beacon of success amidst a broader global decline, as reported by Nikkei Asia. While the company does not release regional sales figures, estimates based on data from the Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA) reveal a significant uptick in demand. Tesla…
Volvo Slashes 800 U.S. Jobs as Tariffs Fuel Demand Uncertainty in Heavy-Duty Sector
April 21, 2025 – Volvo Group disclosed on Friday (North American time) that it intends to cut up to 800 positions across three of its facilities within the next three months due to market uncertainties stemming from U.S. government tariff policies. The job reductions will affect the Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania; the Dublin…
Tesla Faces Lawsuit as U.S. Owner Claims Model Y Mileage Inflated by 117% Max
April 21, 2025 – A legal battle is brewing in the U.S. as Nyree Hinton, the owner of a 2020 Tesla Model Y, has filed a lawsuit against the electric vehicle manufacturer, alleging that the company’s mileage calculations are not based on conventional direct measurements but rather on software – driven estimates. According to Hinton,…
Google Found Guilty of Online Ad Monopoly by U.S. District Court
April 18, 2025 – A U.S. District Court judge, Leonie Brinkema, has found Google guilty of anti-competitive practices in the online advertising sector, specifically in the markets for publisher ad servers and open web display ad exchanges. The judge noted that Google had imposed conditions on publishers who wished to utilize its ad exchange platform,…
Musk’s Grok Boosts User Experience with Memory Feature, Targeting ChatGPT and Gemini
April 18, 2025 – Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is accelerating efforts to bridge the gap between its chatbot, Grok, and industry leaders like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Today, xAI unveiled a new “memory” feature for Grok, designed to retain contextual details from past conversations, enabling more personalized recommendations based on user interactions—provided the bot…
Tesla Slashes Cybertruck Prices, Offers Lifetime Free Supercharging to Clear Inventory
April 18, 2025 – In a move aimed at boosting sales, Tesla is reportedly “racing to clear Cybertruck inventory,” as per a recent report by Carscoops. The electric vehicle manufacturer is offering substantial discounts and incentives to attract potential buyers, including lifetime access to the Supercharger network and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities for select models….
No Plans for Next-Gen Audi R8, Confirms Volkswagen USA CEO
April 18, 2025 – Volkswagen Group’s U.S. arm has a clear stance on the future of one of its iconic models. Kjell Gruner, the newly appointed CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, has ruled out the possibility of reviving the legendary Audi R8, a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive supercar. During an interview at the New York Auto…
OpenAI Launches Flex Mode: Cut API Costs by 50% with Speed and Stability Trade-Offs
April 18, 2025 – OpenAI has unveiled a new API service dubbed “Flex Processing Mode” as it intensifies efforts to compete against rivals like Google in the generative AI arena. The move allows users to access its models at reduced rates, albeit with slower response times and occasional resource allocation issues. The company announced that…
Electric Future for Subaru Performance, but STI’s Core Remains Intact
April 18, 2025 – During an interview with Auto Express at the New York Auto Show, David Dello Stritto, the European brand manager for Subaru, emphasized the brand’s core values in Europe, encapsulated by the acronym SFT: Safe, Fun, and Tough. “These three letters define what Subaru stands for in Europe today,” Stritto noted, highlighting…
Meta CEO Claims WhatsApp, Instagram Flourished Under Ownership, No Suppression
April 18, 2025 – During a high-profile antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Meta, CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg defended his company’s acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram, asserting that these moves were not aimed at stifling competition. The FTC’s lawsuit alleges that Zuckerberg’s decision to acquire WhatsApp was driven by concerns…