Smart Cars
Pure Electric Vehicles Dominate Norwegian Car Sales in 2024, with Chinese Brands Holding Strong
January 3, 2025 – According to a report by Reuters, Norway has made significant progress in its transition to electric vehicles, with pure electric cars accounting for nine out of ten new car sales last year. The latest registration data indicates that this trend is bringing Norway closer to its goal of a complete shift…
Tesla Loses $78.8 Billion in Market Value After First Sales Dip in a Decade
January 3, 2025 – Tesla has recently released its 2024 fourth-quarter delivery figures, revealing a total of 178.92 million vehicles delivered for the year. This marks the first decline in the company’s annual sales in a decade, triggering a significant drop in its stock price. On January 2nd, local time, Tesla’s stock opened lower and…
Utilization Rates Plummet for Korea’s Top Battery Makers Amid EV Demand Drop
January 2, 2025 – According to a report published today by Business Korea, the utilization rates of factories belonging to LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On – the three major Korean battery companies – have significantly declined due to the global slump in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). This downturn has prompted these…
Volocopter, Backed by Mercedes and Geely, Files for Insolvency Protection
December 31, 2024 – Volocopter, the German electric air taxi company, has filed for insolvency protection, joining a list of similar startups struggling with financial difficulties. The company intends to continue operations while seeking new investors. In a statement, Volocopter’s CEO Dirk Hoke said, “We have been ahead of our industry peers in terms of…
Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars: Proven Safer Than Human Drivers
December 20, 2024 – According to a report published today by Engadget, Waymo, a leading company in autonomous driving, has collaborated with Swiss Re, a renowned reinsurance company, on a study that reveals Waymo’s self-driving cars result in fewer insurance claims compared to human-driven vehicles. The study conducted by Swiss Re analyzed collision liability claims…
Honda to Showcase Two Zero Series Prototypes and New OS at CES 2025
December 19, 2024 – Honda has announced today that it will officially unveil two Honda Zero series prototypes at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next January. Additionally, the company plans to showcase its newly developed proprietary operating system tailored for its global electric vehicle lineup. Honda introduced the Honda Zero series…
Stellantis to Produce New Model in Italy, While Pure Electric Vehicle Output Remains Limited
December 18, 2024 – According to a recent report by Reuters, Stellantis has allocated a new mass-market vehicle model to one of its Italian factories, as outlined in a long-term production plan submitted to the Italian government this week. Sources indicate that the new model could be manufactured at either the Pomigliano d’Arco plant, located…
Mercedes-Benz Raises the Bar: L3 Autonomous Driving Approved for 95km/h in Germany
December 18, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz has recently announced that its DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system, capable of operating at speeds up to 95km/h, has been officially approved by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), the German federal automotive transport authority. The automaker revealed that this updated version of DRIVE PILOT, designed for speeds of up to 95km/h, is…
Sony Honda’s EV to Offer In-Car Karaoke and Movie Streaming for Ultimate Entertainment
December 17, 2024 – Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony Group and Honda focused on pure electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a partnership with Canadian media services company Stingray Group. The collaboration will introduce Stingray’s karaoke library, featuring over 100,000 songs, into the “AFEELA” model, which is set to begin accepting orders in…
Tesla Faces Major Autopilot Computer Issues in New US Cars, Disrupting Multiple Vehicle Functions
December 17, 2024 – According to a report by Electrek, a significant number of new Tesla vehicles have encountered failures in their autopilot computers, resulting in the malfunction of various features including active safety functions, cameras, GPS navigation, and range estimation. This widespread issue has placed considerable strain on Tesla’s after-sales service. Electrek, through internal…