Smart Cars
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Gasoline Models Bow Out, Paving Way for CLA as Budget-Friendly Starter
March 24, 2025 – Automotive news outlet Drive published a blog post today reporting that Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the discontinuation of the A-Class as part of its efforts to streamline its global product lineup. The current A-Class hatchback marks the final iteration, with no successor planned for the future. Launched in 1997, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class…
Tesla Upgrades Sentinel Mode: Max Volume Music Blasts on Danger Detection
March 23, 2025 – Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla stores have ramped up security measures, with all vehicles inside activated in “Sentry Mode.” This comes amid a surge of protests and acts of vandalism targeting Tesla properties across North America, fueled by discontent over policies spearheaded by Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency.” The…
Toyota Aims to Establish First R&D Center in India with 1,000 Engineers by 2027
March 23, 2025 – Toyota Motor Corporation is setting up its maiden research and development center through its Indian subsidiary, marking a significant rise in the importance of the Indian market within Toyota’s global strategy, according to Bloomberg sources with knowledge of the matter. The new R&D facility, located in Bangalore, will initially operate with…
Tesla Loyalty Wavers: Data Reveals Accelerated Brand Switching
March 23, 2025 – According to an analysis conducted by the automotive shopping website Edmunds, Tesla owners are ditching their electric vehicles at a record pace, just two months into the expiration of the Trump administration. Elon Musk’s deep involvement in politics has sparked a backlash among the general populace, prompting some radical protesters to…
Tesla Cybertruck Set to Adopt Revolutionary Battery Tech for Cost Reduction This Year
March 21, 2025 – Tesla is poised to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry once again with a groundbreaking new battery technology set for integration into its Cybertruck model this year, according to a recent report by The Information. Citing Bonne Eggleston, the Senior Director of Battery Projects at Tesla, the report reveals that the company…
Tesla Faces Scrutiny Over $1.4 Billion Balance Sheet Shortfall
March 20, 2025 – A significant discrepancy of $1.4 billion has been uncovered on Tesla’s balance sheet, as reported by the Financial Times yesterday. Tesla has yet to respond to requests for comment. According to the Financial Times’ analysis, a comparison between Tesla’s capital expenditures in the second half of 2024 and the valuation of…
Tesla Cybercab Taxi Boasts 300-Mile Range with Under 50kWh Battery
March 18, 2025 – Tesla Executives Unveil Detailed Information About Cybercab Autonomous Taxi In a recent discussion with automotive engineering expert Sandy Munro, Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, and Senior Vice President of Design, Franz von Holzhausen, shared insights into the company’s upcoming autonomous taxi service, highlighting the Cybercab as its primary…
Tesla’s Australia Chief Announces Price Stability for New Model Y to Combat Chinese Competition
March 17, 2025 – In an interview with Chasing Cars, Thom Drew, the Regional Director for Tesla in New Zealand and Australia, revealed that with the launch of the new Model Y, Tesla aims to abandon its strategy of frequent price adjustments to better compete with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. Drew emphasized that the new…
Revolutionary Self-Repairing EV Battery by Norwegian Researchers: Enhancing Performance and Longevity
March 17, 2025 – European scientists, as reported by TechXplore, have highlighted a new type of eco-friendly battery with self-healing capabilities that could offer innovative solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, aiming to reduce costs, enhance safety, and improve energy density and charging speeds. SINTEF, a Norwegian research institution dedicated to industrial and technological…
Porsche SE Clarifies – No Plans for Volkswagen Equity Divestiture
March 17, 2025 – Porsche SE, the holding company of the prestigious automaker, is rumored to be contemplating the sale of a portion of its stake in Volkswagen (VW), according to a report by German newspaper Bild on March 16. The potential move aims to unlock funds for alternative investments. However, Porsche SE issued a…