Smart Cars
Ford Unveils Patent for In-Car Advertising System, Harnessing User Data for Personalized Ads
September 04, 2024 – Ford Motor Company has unveiled its latest foray into revenue diversification by submitting a patent application for an in-vehicle advertising system, signaling a serious commitment to leveraging the automotive space for targeted advertising opportunities. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) records reveal that Ford filed this groundbreaking patent in…
Norway Hits New Milestone: Electric Vehicles Account for 94% of Car Sales in August
September 04, 2024 – Norway, a leading producer of oil and gas, has set a new world record in electric vehicle (EV) sales. In August, EVs accounted for a staggering 94% of all car sales in the country, as reported by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) on Monday. Among the 11,114 cars sold in August,…
BYD Song Pro DM-i Hits the Mexican Market
September 03, 2024 – BYD’s compact SUV, the Song Pro DM-i, has made its way into the Mexican market, introducing a single configuration priced at 599,880 pesos. It’s worth noting that the Mexican version of the Song Pro DM-i shares similar design elements with its Chinese counterpart, both being left-hand drive models. The Mexican Song…
Volkswagen Mulls Closing German Factories in Historic Move to Cut Costs
September 03, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, the Volkswagen Group is contemplating the closure of its German factories as a measure to further reduce expenses. The potential measures, outlined in a statement released on Monday, are targeted at Volkswagen’s primary passenger car brands as well as other group entities. Additionally, the company…
Solving Tesla’s Steering Wheel Challenge: Norwegian Academy’s Wireless Turn Signal Upgrade
August 29, 2024 – Despite Tesla’s electric vehicles garnering widespread acclaim, certain aspects of their cutting-edge design have drawn criticism, notably the integration of turn signal controls within the steering wheel. However, a recent innovation by a Norwegian driving school has elegantly addressed this issue, yielding remarkable results. Elite Trafikkskole AS, a prestigious driving academy…
Tesla Model X Prototype Makes Waves with Lidar Integration in Surprise Test Drive
August 29, 2024 – Tesla Surprises Industry with Lidar-Equipped Model X Prototype Spotted in Northern California A significant departure from its long-standing stance, Tesla has ignited speculation within the tech and automotive sectors by revealing a Model X prototype testing in Northern California, notably adorned with lidar technology. This revelation contradicts the company’s consistent assertion…
Uber CEO Leads Delegation to BYD for Deepened Electric Vehicle Collaboration
August 29, 2024 – In a recent development that underscores the deepening ties between the automotive and ride-hailing industries, Cao Xi, Assistant General Manager of Brand and Public Relations at BYD, disclosed via a Weibo post yesterday that a delegation of senior executives from Uber had visited BYD’s global headquarters. The encounter marked a profound…
Samsung SDI and General Motors Forge $3.5 Billion Joint Venture for US EV Battery Plant
August 28, 2024 – Seoul, South Korea: In a landmark agreement, representatives from Samsung SDI and General Motors have officially inked a deal to establish a joint venture electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in New Carlisle, Indiana, United States. This collaborative endeavor marks a significant step forward in the global EV battery landscape. The…
Rivian Factory Blaze Damages Multiple Electric Vehicles in Illinois
August 27, 2024 – A major incident unfolded at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, over the weekend, as a fire ravaged through the premises, resulting in significant damage to several electric vehicles, though thankfully, no injuries have been reported. According to Matt Swaney, spokesperson for the Normal Fire Department, emergency responders were dispatched to…
Honda CEO Highlights Challenges in EV Adoption Due to Lack of Charging Infrastructure
August 27, 2024 – In a pivotal address at the 2024 Monterrey Auto Week, the President and CEO of American Honda, Kazuhiro Takizawa, and Honda’s Global Executive Vice President, Shinji Aoyama, underscored the paramount importance of pure electric vehicles (EVs) as the optimal route to carbon neutrality, while acknowledging a pressing shortfall in charging infrastructure….