Smart Cars
Volkswagen Pays Homage to Golf Fire and Ice with New ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice Electric Hatchback
September 07, 2024 – At the ID. conference held in Locarno, Switzerland, Volkswagen unveiled the ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice, a collaboration with fashion brand Bogner that pays tribute to the Golf Fire and Ice of the 1990s. Volkswagen highlighted the Golf Fire and Ice’s immense success, noting its loyal fanbase worldwide and the admiration it holds…
Japan Boosts EV Battery Production with $2.4 Billion Subsidy Plan for Toyota, Nissan
September 07, 2024 – The Japanese government has announced today, according to Reuters, its plan to bolster the country’s battery supply chain by offering additional subsidies for the production of electric vehicle batteries. This move includes a commitment to provide up to $2.4 billion in support for related projects by Toyota and other major companies,…
Volvo Revises 2030 Electrification Goal Due to Lower-Than-Expected Demand
September 05, 2024 – Swedish automaker Volvo has announced on Wednesday, according to Reuters, that it has revised its previous goal of only selling fully electric vehicles by 2030. The company now plans to include some hybrid cars in its product lineup for that year. Volvo Cars stated that due to changing market conditions and…
Volkswagen to Launch In-Car AI Chatbot Service with ChatGPT in the US Tomorrow
September 05, 2024 – Volkswagen announced in a press release on September 3rd that it will begin integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI chatbot service into multiple car models starting tomorrow, September 6th. During the CES 2024 event in January of this year, Volkswagen made headlines by declaring its intention to incorporate ChatGPT into its vehicles, thereby…
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…