Smart Cars
Waymo and Tesla Join Forces: Urgent Call for U.S. Action to Prevent China’s Autonomous Driving Takeover
February 6, 2026 – In a surprising turn of events at a recent U.S. Senate hearing, two major players in the autonomous driving sector, Waymo and Tesla, set aside their rivalry and joined forces to urge Congress to expedite legislation. They warned that if the U.S. fails to step up its efforts, China is poised…
Dubai Crown Prince’s Firsthand Try of Apollo Go: Future Has Arrived!
February 6, 2026 – During the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan had a first – hand experience of Baidu’s Apollo Go fully autonomous driving service. He took a ride in an autonomous vehicle with the license plate number DUBAI 2026 on his way to the summit venue. After the ride,…
BYD’s German Sales Soar 1000%, More Than Doubling Tesla’s Figures
February 5, 2026 – According to Bloomberg, BYD has witnessed a remarkable surge in its vehicle sales in Germany, Europe’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, with a more than tenfold year-on-year increase last month. Data released by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority on Wednesday showed that BYD sold 2,629 new cars in Germany in…
Tesla’s CarPlay: A ‘Windowed’ Coexistence Model Unveiled by Gurman
February 3, 2026 – Over the weekend, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg confirmed that Tesla is still forging ahead with the development of Apple CarPlay and has not scrapped the project, with more details set to be unveiled soon. When it comes to the interaction logic, Tesla has a different approach compared to some traditional automakers….
Volvo Doubles Down on EVs: CEO Samuelsson Declares Electric Business Profitable
January 24, 2026 – According to a recent report from CarBuzz, Volvo’s management has reiterated that the “full electrification” strategy remains at the heart of the company’s vision, with its electric vehicle (EV) business already delivering significant financial returns. When discussing profitability, Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson emphasized that the brand is now more profitable thanks…
Elon Musk Says Tesla’s FSD: A Major Boost to Driving Safety, Halving Insurance Fees
January 22, 2026 – On Wednesday local time, U.S. insurance company Lemonade made a significant announcement. It will offer a 50% discount on insurance premiums for Tesla owners, but only if their vehicles have the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature activated. Elon Musk, responding on X today, said, “When the Tesla self-driving function is turned on,…
Germany Rolls Out New EV Purchase Subsidies: Up to €6,000 for All, Chinese Brands Eligible
January 20, 2026 – On the 19th, the German government made an announcement that it would offer subsidies of up to 6,000 euros to families purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to boost the domestic EV industry. This marks a resumption of similar subsidies after Germany ended its previous EV purchase subsidy program at the…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Engineer Recruitment in China Fuels Hopes for Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service Launch
December 29, 2025 – Tesla has sparked market speculation in China by posting a new job advertisement in Shanghai that is directly linked to its Robotaxi project, leading many to believe the company is gearing up to launch a dedicated autonomous ride-hailing service in the country. According to the job posting, Tesla China is currently…
Ford CEO Farley: Aspiring for Full – Category Coverage, Yet Outmatched in Cost Control by Japanese and Korean Rivals
December 27, 2025 – Ford is quietly undergoing a profound strategic transformation, as reported by Carscoops today. In addition to making significant adjustments to its electrification plans, the automaker is also abandoning its long – held strategy of focusing on small, mass – market vehicles. Currently, Ford is shifting its focus to what it calls…
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…