Smart Cars
Porsche Slashes Profit Outlook Amid Tariff Hikes, China Slump, and EV Transition Delays
July 30, 2025 – On Wednesday, the German luxury carmaker Porsche slashed its full-year profit forecast, attributing the move to rising tariffs stemming from a trade deal between the European Union and the Trump administration in the United States. The company revealed it had already absorbed roughly €400 million in losses due to tariff-related pressures…
Tesla Robotaxi’s California Debut Imminent: Safety Drivers to Take the Driver’s Seat
July 30, 2025 – Tesla has recently sent a cryptic message to users of its Robotaxi app, hinting that the expansion of its Robotaxi platform in California is imminent. The company had previously made it clear that California was one of its key target regions for the ride-hailing service. At present, Tesla’s Robotaxi service is…
Stellantis Posts €2.3B First-Half Loss as CEO Declares ‘Tough Year Ahead’
July 30, 2025 – Multinational automotive conglomerate Stellantis, which owns 14 car brands, has faced a rough patch in the first half of this year. The company reported a net loss of 2.3 billion euros, with its net revenue taking a 13% hit compared to the same period in 2024. It also encountered hurdles in…
GM’s EV Strategy Shift: CarPlay & Android Auto Make a Comeback in Australia and New Zealand Markets
July 30, 2025 – In recent years, General Motors (GM) has made significant overhauls to the in – vehicle systems of its electric vehicles (EVs) on a global scale. The automaker has decided to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, opting instead for a Google – based in – vehicle infotainment system. This strategic…
Toyota’s Digital Shift Stalls: Employees Point to Stifling Tradition
July 29, 2025 – According to Bloomberg, within Toyota Motor Corporation, some employees are expressing concerns as the company navigates an era where automotive software holds equal significance to hardware. For both internal staff and external observers eager to see Toyota accelerate its transformation, the company’s progress appears to be lagging. Kani Munidasa, CEO of…
Tesla FSD: Learning from Humans to Auto – Depart Toll Booths After Payment
July 29, 2025 – A Tesla owner with the username @WifeDirtyTesla recently shared a video online, revealing an interesting experience with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. According to her account, when she activated FSD, her Tesla car came to a halt at a park toll booth that lacked guardrails, waited patiently while she paid the…
Spy Shots Unveiled: Porsche’s All-New Electric Cayenne Coupe Set for September Debut
July 25, 2025 – Today, automotive media outlet autoevolution dropped a blog post featuring a set of spy shots capturing a test mule of Porsche’s upcoming all – new electric Cayenne Coupe. This highly – anticipated model is slated to make its grand debut at the IAA International Motor Show in September this year. Taking…
Uber’s U.S. Pilot: Pairing Female Passengers with Female Drivers for Safer Rides
July 24, 2025 – Yesterday (July 23), the well – known overseas ride – hailing platform Uber announced plans to launch a pilot program in the coming weeks. The trial will take place in three major U.S. cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit. The highlight of this initiative is that it will enable female…
Lucid Unveils: Hands-Off Driving & Lane-Change Aid Set for July 30 Launch
July 17, 2025 – On the 15th local time in California, up – and – coming American electric vehicle (EV) firm Lucid made an announcement regarding its advanced driver – assistance system (ADAS), DreamDrive Pro. The system is on the verge of a significant upgrade. After the update, DreamDrive Pro will gain the capability to…
Honda & Nissan in Talks: Paving the Way for Unified Automotive OS
July 16, 2025 – According to a report by Nikkei News in Japan yesterday, Honda and Nissan have initiated discussions on collaboration regarding the development of a common automotive operating system. Their goal is to equip vehicles with this new system software in the latter part of this decade. Back in August 2024, the two…