Smart Cars
Uber Faces FTC Lawsuit for Secretly Charging Users in Subscription Scheme
April 22, 2025 – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber in San Francisco, alleging that the ride-hailing giant secretly enrolled users in its Uber One subscription program without their knowledge and engaged in deceptive marketing practices regarding the service’s benefits, as reported by Reuters. Uber One, priced at 9.99permonth,offersdiscountsonridesandfooddelivery.However,theFTC’scomplaintclaimsUberfalselyadvertisedthatsubscriberscouldsaveupto25 monthly—a…
Musk Calls Tesla Odometer Manipulation Lawsuit ‘Stupid’
April 22, 2025 – Tesla Inc. is embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging that the electric vehicle manufacturer manipulated odometer readings to sidestep warranty obligations. The suit claims that Tesla intentionally accelerated odometer counts, pushing vehicles beyond warranty coverage sooner than anticipated to reduce repair costs. Tesla and its legal counsel have vehemently denied all…
Bezos-Backed $25K Auto Unveils Transformative ‘Transformer-Like’ Design
April 22, 2025 – A cutting-edge electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto, is making headlines as it gears up for the grand unveiling of its inaugural product, with prototype vehicles now spotted cruising California’s streets. Sources familiar with the matter, cited by TechCrunch, suggest the enigmatic company is building buzz around a…
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,…
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….
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…
Subaru Unveils Trailseeker EV: The Brand’s Quickest Production Model with 375 HP
April 17, 2025 – At the 2025 New York Auto Show, Subaru unveiled its latest electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, equipped with a dual-motor system that delivers 375 horsepower. This model accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, making it the fastest-accelerating production Subaru ever. The Trailseeker EV is designed for those…
Can Musk Deliver on His 2024 Pledge for Tesla Full Self-Driving?
April 16, 2025 – Tesla CEO Elon Musk has long been known for his bold predictions about achieving Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities in Tesla vehicles, though his optimism has occasionally outpaced reality. For years, Musk has consistently asserted that FSD would be realized “by the end of the year,” with “the year” naturally referring to…