Smart Cars
Infineon Acquires Marvell’s Automotive Ethernet Business for $2.5B in Cash
April 8, 2025 – Infineon Technologies and Marvell Technology Group Ltd. revealed yesterday that they have finalized an agreement under which Marvell will sell its automotive Ethernet technology business to Infineon for $2.5 billion. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with an expected completion date within 2025. Marvell’s Brightlane automotive…
Tesla Texas Gigafactory Preps Autonomous Vehicles for Delivery Parking Integration
April 8, 2025 – Tesla has recently expanded its autonomous driving capabilities beyond its California plant, now introducing similar technology at its Texas Gigafactory. According to industry insider Joe Tegtmeyer, the company has deployed an “autonomous drive-off” feature for refreshed Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, allowing them to navigate from the production line to the…
India’s Push for ‘Fuel Vehicle Ban’: Starts This Year, Targets Completion by 2035
April 7, 2025 – India’s national government is deliberating strategies to combat the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi, with a key proposal on the table being the phased elimination of all pure diesel and gasoline vehicles across the capital and its neighboring regions. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs),…
Tesla Bull Slashes Target Price, Blames Musk – Triggered Brand Crisis
April 7, 2025 – Long – time Tesla bull Dan Ives has made a significant cut to his price target for the electric vehicle maker’s stock. In a note to clients on Sunday, Ives, from Wedbush Securities, lowered Tesla’s target price from 550to315, while keeping his “Outperform” rating intact. Ives explained that the 43% reduction…
BMW and Alibaba Form AI Partnership, Integrating Tongyi Large Model in Next-Gen Chinese Vehicles
March 26, 2025 – BMW Unveils Comprehensive 360-Degree AI Strategy in China, Confirming Strategic Partnership with Alibaba in AI Yesterday, BMW announced its comprehensive 360-degree AI strategy for China, encompassing three main pillars: AI-focused enhancement of user experience, AI-empowered business process optimization, supply chain collaboration for mutual success, and a corporate philosophy centered around AI….
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Gasoline Models Bow Out, Paving Way for CLA as Budget-Friendly Starter
March 24, 2025 – Automotive news outlet Drive published a blog post today reporting that Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the discontinuation of the A-Class as part of its efforts to streamline its global product lineup. The current A-Class hatchback marks the final iteration, with no successor planned for the future. Launched in 1997, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class…
Tesla Upgrades Sentinel Mode: Max Volume Music Blasts on Danger Detection
March 23, 2025 – Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla stores have ramped up security measures, with all vehicles inside activated in “Sentry Mode.” This comes amid a surge of protests and acts of vandalism targeting Tesla properties across North America, fueled by discontent over policies spearheaded by Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency.” The…
Toyota Aims to Establish First R&D Center in India with 1,000 Engineers by 2027
March 23, 2025 – Toyota Motor Corporation is setting up its maiden research and development center through its Indian subsidiary, marking a significant rise in the importance of the Indian market within Toyota’s global strategy, according to Bloomberg sources with knowledge of the matter. The new R&D facility, located in Bangalore, will initially operate with…
Tesla Loyalty Wavers: Data Reveals Accelerated Brand Switching
March 23, 2025 – According to an analysis conducted by the automotive shopping website Edmunds, Tesla owners are ditching their electric vehicles at a record pace, just two months into the expiration of the Trump administration. Elon Musk’s deep involvement in politics has sparked a backlash among the general populace, prompting some radical protesters to…
Tesla Cybertruck Set to Adopt Revolutionary Battery Tech for Cost Reduction This Year
March 21, 2025 – Tesla is poised to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry once again with a groundbreaking new battery technology set for integration into its Cybertruck model this year, according to a recent report by The Information. Citing Bonne Eggleston, the Senior Director of Battery Projects at Tesla, the report reveals that the company…