Smart Cars
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…
Germany Pushes EU to Keep High-Efficiency Fuel Cars Post-2035 Amid Industry Concerns
November 29, 2025 – German Chancellor Merz announced today that he would send a letter to the European Commission, urging the EU to maintain technological options for the automotive industry beyond its 2035 ban on new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales. Speaking at a press conference summarizing outcomes from this week’s coalition government leaders’…
Tesla “Learned from Rivals”: Ex-Exec Reveals Disassembly of Chinese EVs for Component Reuse Insights
November 29, 2025 – According to Business Insider, carmakers globally have been taking cues from their Chinese counterparts, and even Tesla, a frontrunner in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, is no exception. Jon McNeill, who previously served as Tesla’s global president of sales and marketing and is now a board member at General Motors, revealed…
Volkswagen’s MAN to Reduce Workforce by 2,300 in Germany Amid Cost Pressures
November 29, 2025 – On November 27 local time, MAN, a commercial vehicle manufacturing subsidiary under Germany’s Volkswagen Group, announced that amid the ongoing struggles in the German automotive sector, it would cut 2,300 jobs in Germany to reduce operational costs. MAN, which mainly produces trucks, buses, and diesel engines, stated that it is under…
World’s Sole Porsche Custom Panamera Unveiled in Dubai, Showcasing Unbridled Wealth
November 29, 2025 – Yesterday, on November 27, automotive media outlet CarScoops published a post revealing that at the “Icons of Porsche” event in Dubai, Porsche showcased a one – of – a – kind Panamera Turbo luxury car crafted through its Sonderwunsch (Special Wish) program. In terms of appearance, this Panamera stands out distinctly….
Tesla FSD’s European Invasion: Test Rides Set to Kick Off in Germany, Italy, and France Next Month
November 29, 2025 – Tesla is stepping up its efforts to bring its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology to the European market. The company is set to launch FSD test rides in Germany, Italy, and France next month, marking another significant move towards the official rollout of this advanced driver-assistance software in Europe. According to Tesla’s…
Cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover Triggers 24% Plunge in UK October New Car Output
November 29, 2025 – The UK’s new car production took a significant hit last month, plummeting by 24% compared to the same period the previous year. The root cause of this sharp decline was a devastating cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the country’s largest car manufacturer, which brought all its operations to a complete…
Abarth’s Electric Flop: Stellantis Confirms Fuel – Powered Comeback for ‘Pocket Rocket’
November 29, 2025 – Stellantis Group’s sporty brand Abarth is mulling over a return to the gasoline – powered vehicle market. There are plans to potentially develop a high – performance pocket rocket based on the all – new Fiat 500 Hybrid. Gaetano Thorel, the European head of the brand, revealed during an interview with…
Stellantis & CATL Break Ground on Spanish Battery Megaplant, Targeting Full 2030 Launch
November 27, 2025 – Stellantis and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) have officially kicked off the construction of a massive €4.1 billion battery plant in northern Spain, marking a significant move that further underscores Europe’s growing reliance on Chinese battery expertise. The two companies aim to commence partial production at the facility by the…