Smart Cars
Nikola Teeters on Edge of Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles and Past Feuds with Tesla
February 8, 2025 – According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Nikola Corporation, the American hydrogen-electric truck manufacturer, is on the brink of bankruptcy. Once seen as a significant contender in the sustainable long-haul transportation market, the company is now exploring various options including selling the company or undergoing bankruptcy reorganization. Nikola, which…
Ford CEO Sees Bright Future for Range-Extending Vehicles, Catering to Americans’ Love for Big Cars
February 6, 2025 – Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, stated in a financial earnings call on Wednesday that range-extending electric vehicles (REEVs) will play a crucial role in the American automotive market. His reasoning is straightforward: “Americans love big cars, especially big pickups.” REEVs, which primarily use electric motors for propulsion but also carry a…
BYD SHARK New Energy Pickup Makes Its Way to Ecuador, Expanding Global Presence
January 24, 2025 – BYD, a leading Chinese automotive brand, has officially announced the launch of its luxurious and intelligent new energy pickup, the BYD SHARK, in the Ecuadorian market. According to BYD, the design inspiration for the new vehicle came from the agility and dominance of sharks, breaking away from the traditional dull design…
Volkswagen’s EV Lineup to Remain Unchanged in 2025, ID.2 Arrives in 2026
January 22, 2025 – According to a report published today by carscoops, Volkswagen’s electric vehicle lineup will not see any new additions this year, further compounding the German automotive giant’s struggles. The report indicates that Volkswagen will not be introducing any new electric car models in 2024 or 2025. The latest electric model, the ID.7…
Discount Promotion Launched for Tesla Cybertruck Amid Sales Decline
January 17, 2025 – Tesla has rolled out discount promotions for its highly anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup, aiming to counter a recent decline in sales of the model, as reported by Business Insider. According to Tesla’s official US website, customers purchasing a brand-new Cybertruck can now enjoy discounts of up to 1,600.Additionally,theautomakerisofferingalimitednumberofdemoCybertruckswithjustafewhundredmilesontheodometer,boastingdiscountsof2,600. In an unusual…
BYD Officially Enters Korean Passenger Car Market with ATTO 3 Pure Electric SUV
January 16, 2025 – BYD has announced its entry into the Korean market with the launch of its pure electric SUV model, the ATTO 3 (Yuan PLUS), at a media conference held in Jung-gu, Incheon today, according to Yonhap News Agency. The ATTO 3 is now open for reservations and will be delivered to customers…
Sony and Honda’s Joint Venture Sparks Outrage from US Dealers with Its Direct EV Sales Plan
January 14, 2025 – At the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between Sony and Honda, announced its intention to adopt a direct sales model similar to that of Tesla and Rivian for its upcoming Afeela electric vehicle. This decision, which bypasses the traditional franchised dealer network, has immediately…
VinFast Unveils Four New EV Models, Eyes Taxi and Transportation Services Market
January 14, 2025 – According to a report by Vietnam’s VTC television station, Vietnamese automotive startup VinFast has unveiled four electric vehicle models targeted at taxi companies and other transportation service providers. The range includes a mini-car, a small SUV, a compact SUV, and an MPV. Here’s a roundup of the key specifications for each…
Tesla Investigates as Model S Burns to a Shell During Charging in France
January 8, 2025 – A Tesla electric vehicle caught fire in the small town of Pontarlier, located in the east of France near the Swiss border. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a Tesla Model S, which was being charged at the town’s Supercharger station, suddenly ignited. The fire department responded promptly and extinguished…
Tesla Cybertruck Disappoints: Annual Deliveries Miss Mark at Under 50K
January 6, 2025 – Tesla’s Cybertruck deliveries have significantly missed expectations, with reports indicating that fourth-quarter deliveries may range between just 9,000 to 12,000 units. This figure stands in stark contrast to The Verge’s estimate of an annual delivery range of 35,000 to 50,000 vehicles, and is even further from the over one million pre-orders…