Smart Cars
Volkswagen’s “Cost – Efficiency Drive” Shows Initial Signs: 30% Cost Cut at Three German Plants
December 20, 2025 – Volkswagen’s cost – cutting initiatives are making notable headway, as reported by Reuters. On Thursday local time, Thomas Schäfer, the CEO of the Volkswagen brand, announced that a series of measures, including workforce adjustments and cost control at German factories, have started to yield results. For instance, the costs at three…
Volkswagen Abandons New Small Fuel Cars: High Cost, No Future Significance
December 19, 2025 – Volkswagen has firmly set its course for the next generation of entry – level vehicles, making a decisive move towards an all – electric future. The German automaker has announced that it will no longer introduce new small – sized internal combustion engine cars and will focus solely on pure electric…
Ford Cuts Ties with LG Energy Solution: A Major Retreat in EV Battery Sourcing
December 18, 2025 – On Wednesday local time, South Korea’s LG Energy Solution disclosed that Ford Motor has terminated an electric vehicle (EV) battery supply agreement worth approximately KRW 9.6 trillion. The South Korean battery maker stated in a regulatory filing that the termination came after receiving a notification from Ford. Previously, due to policy…
Luminar Files for Bankruptcy, Lidar Business Up for Sale Amid Financial Turmoil
December 16, 2025 – American lidar sensor manufacturer Luminar Technologies Inc has filed for bankruptcy shortly after losing a major contract with Swedish automaker Volvo Car AB, according to reports. The Orlando-based company submitted a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Monday local time. In…
Porsche Unveils: Apple Car Key Support for 2026 Electric Macan & Cayenne
December 12, 2025 – According to a recent post by tech media outlet Appleinsider on December 11, Porsche has officially announced that its two all-electric models, the Cayenne and Macan, set to be launched in 2026, will support Apple Car Key. Although Porsche had long been on the list of automakers supporting this technology, it…
Tesla’s November US Sales Hit Near Four-Year Low Amid Weak Performance of Affordable Models
December 12, 2025 – According to data from automotive research firm Cox Automotive, as reported by Reuters, Tesla witnessed its lowest U.S. sales in almost four years in November, despite the launch of its new, more affordable models. The success of these new “Standard” low – priced models is of utmost importance for Tesla, serving…
European EV Industry Warns: Stick to 2035 Zero-Emission Target or Risk Falling Further Behind China
December 11, 2025 – A group of prominent leaders in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) sector have urged the European Commission to uphold its 2035 target for zero-emission new cars, warning that any policy rollback could undermine investment confidence and widen the gap between Europe and China in the EV race. The European Commission is set…
Bloomberg Survey: Nearly Half of China’s First – Time Car Buyers Eye Electric Vehicles
December 10, 2025 – A recent survey by Bloomberg Intelligence reveals a growing preference among first – time car buyers in China for electric vehicles (EVs) over other powertrain options. The key factors driving this trend are affordability, a wide range of available models, and a significant improvement in charging convenience. The survey, carried out…
Waymo Initiates Robotaxi Recall Over Failure to Slow or Stop for School Buses
December 9, 2025 – Waymo, the well – known autonomous vehicle company, has announced a software recall for its self – driving cars. This move comes in the wake of reports from local authorities in Texas. Since the start of the school year, there have been at least 19 instances where Waymo vehicles allegedly violated…
Audi Heeds User Demands: Ditching Touch Controls for Physical Buttons in Multiple New Models
November 29, 2025 – On November 26 local time, Motor1 reported that Audi has made a significant move in response to customer feedback. The German automaker announced that it will remove the touch – sensitive sliders on the steering wheels of five new models and reintroduce physical dials for volume adjustment and menu control. The…