Smart Cars
Musk Confirms Tesla Autonomous Taxi Rollout by June-End: Fleet to Expand to Thousands if Trial Succeeds
May 21 2025 – Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed, as reported by CNBC, that the company is set to deploy its autonomous taxis on the streets of Austin, Texas, by the end of June. However, the safety concerns surrounding Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system are currently under investigation by U.S. regulators. During an interview…
Toyota Execs Swiftly Approach Nissan for Alliance Talks After Failed Honda-Nissan Merger
May 20 2025 – Rumors have surfaced indicating that a senior executive from Toyota Motor Corporation reached out to Nissan Motor Co. to explore potential collaborative frameworks, though the latter has declined to comment on the matter. Toyota, in response, confirmed it is reviewing the reports but has yet to issue an official statement. As…
Tesla Giga Berlin Unveils FSD Unsupervised Tech: Model Y Vehicles Now Self-Navigating Factory Floors
May 19 2025 – Tesla’s Giga Berlin facility has quietly joined the ranks of its U.S.-based counterparts in deploying cutting-edge FSD Unsupervised technology for internal vehicle logistics, automotive enthusiast outlet ilovetesla revealed in a blog post yesterday. The innovation, already operational at Fremont Factory and Gigafactory Texas, is now automating Model Y transportation within the…
2028 LA Olympics to Usher in ‘Air Taxis’ for Revolutionary Spectator Commute
May 19 2025 – As reported by the Associated Press on the 16th, attendees and VIPs at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will have the chance to take to the skies for the first time, using air taxis to reach the competition venues. Archer Aviation’s electric air taxi, named “Midnight,” will take off from vertical…
Japan Eyes Including Tesla Superchargers in Local Subsidy Program Amid Tariff Policy Adjustments
May 19 2025 – According to a report by Japan’s TBS Television, during the ongoing discussions between Japan and the United States regarding tariff reductions, Japan is contemplating offering subsidies for the establishment of Tesla’s charging stations. It has been revealed through the report that the Japanese government currently provides installation subsidies only for electric…
Honda Delays Canadian EV Investment Amid 59% Profit Plunge, Citing Slow Demand and Trade Pressures
May 14 2025 – Honda Motor Co. has announced a significant delay in its ambitious plan to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Canada, originally unveiled on April 25 of the previous year. The postponement, spanning roughly two years, aims to recalibrate strategies amid a notable slowdown in global EV demand. The Japanese…
Nissan to Slash 10,000 More Jobs Amid Persistent Performance Woes
May 13 2025 – Japanese broadcaster NHK reported today that Nissan Motor Co. has finalized plans to cut an additional workforce of over 10,000 employees both domestically and internationally as the automaker battles worsening financial performance and aims to revitalize its operations. When combined with previous restructuring initiatives, the group’s total layoff count is projected…
Volvo Unveils $1.9B Cost-Cutting Drive, Shares Slide Nearly 10%
April 30, 2025 – Volvo Cars unveiled a significant cost-reduction initiative on Tuesday, local time, targeting an estimated $1.87 billion in savings, while simultaneously retracting its financial outlook for the upcoming years amid a sharp decline in first-quarter operating profits. The Swedish automaker’s latest financial report revealed a substantial drop in operating profit, plummeting to…
iPhone 17 Air & Pro Mockups Revisited: Slimmest Design Yet and Camera Bar Upgrades in Focus
April 30, 2025 – Yesterday, the YouTube channel AppleTrack unveiled a video featuring a collection of iPhone 17 series mockups, offering a detailed side-by-side comparison with the iPhone 16 lineup. According to the mockups showcased in the video, the iPhone 17 Air sports a distinctive “horizontal runway” design, measuring an incredibly slender 5.5mm to 5.6mm…
Tesla Ramps Up Hiring: Over 1,000 New Workers to Accelerate Semi Electric Truck Production
April 30, 2025 – Tesla is reportedly accelerating the production ramp-up of its highly anticipated Semi electric semi-truck at an unprecedented pace, according to insiders familiar with the matter. The company has recently hired over a thousand factory workers at its Nevada facility, marking a significant step toward fulfilling its long-standing commitment to mass-producing the…