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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…
Global EV Sales Surge 29% in March: China and Europe Lead the Charge
April 16, 2025 – Recent statistics from Rho Motion reveal a remarkable 29% year-on-year increase in global electric vehicle (EV) sales for March, primarily driven by robust performances in China and Europe. Despite ongoing international trade tensions and policy adjustments, the EV market has demonstrated remarkable resilience. In March, the combined sales of battery electric…
Tesla Unveils FSD Magic: Vehicles Navigate Factory Floors to Logistics Zones Automatically
April 14, 2025 – Tesla has just released a new video via its official X account, heralding a significant milestone for its “unsupervised” Full Self-Driving (FSD) system: over 50,000 miles of autonomous driving accomplished without human intervention. The trials, primarily conducted within Tesla’s manufacturing facilities, involved automated journeys from production lines to delivery lots for…
Stellantis Group Reports 9% Drop in Global Shipments for Q1 2025, Reaching 1.2 Million Units
April 12, 2025 – Stellantis Group has today announced its global shipment forecast for the first quarter of the year, excluding its joint ventures, and provided insights into its business trends. As of March 31, 2025, Stellantis’ shipments for the first three months of 2025, excluding joint ventures, are projected to be approximately 1.2 million…
Volvo S90 on Brink of US Phase-Out Amid Tariff Turmoil
April 11, 2025 – Volvo is set to halt sales of its executive sedan, the S90, in the United States starting with the 2025 model year, primarily due to the impact of the US tariff policy, as reported by Automotive News on April 10. Despite this move, Carscoops notes that the S90 saw a 46.1%…