Smart Cars
Tesla’s Korean Supercharger Department Faces Dissolution, Employees Urged to Resign
May 20, 2024 – According to a report by the Korean Central Daily, Tesla Korea has recently sent an email to all its employees, requesting them to voluntarily resign – a common form of layoffs in Korea. Based on data from the Financial Supervisory Service, Tesla Korea, which was established in December 2015, currently employs…
Tesla Hits Milestone: 3 Millionth Car Rolls Off Production Line at Fremont and Nevada Gigafactories
May 19, 2024 – Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, announced a significant milestone yesterday afternoon via its X platform account. The company revealed that it had manufactured its three millionth car, marking a remarkable achievement in the automotive industry. Accompanying the announcement were a pair of photographs showcasing the landmark vehicle, a sleek deep blue…
Ford CEO Hints at Four-Door Mustang Variant in Brand Expansion Plan
May 17, 2024 – Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, recently attended the Goodwood Membership Meeting, where he emphasized that the Mustang is the world’s best-selling two-door sports car with a devoted global following. Farley stressed that any Mustang variant must embody the “performance and attitude” synonymous with the iconic brand, as a way to honor…
Tesla’s Berlin Factory Expansion Approved Amidst Ongoing Protests
May 17, 2024 – Despite protests from community members, Tesla has secured approval from the local council for the expansion of its Superfactory in Berlin, Germany. The company had previously submitted plans to double the plant’s production capacity, aiming to produce 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of batteries and one million cars annually, with the intention…
Baidu Explores ‘Possible’ Coop with Tesla for Robotaxi Services
May 16, 2024 – According to a report by Shanghai Securities News, Xu Baoqiang, General Manager of Baidu’s Autonomous Driving Technology Department, stated today that Baidu will consider possible cooperation opportunities with Tesla based on the specific application mode and the pace of entering the Chinese market of Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi (shared taxi) service. Elon…
Tesla Pushes for Shareholder Approval of Musk’s Lucrative Compensation Package and Texas Relocation
May 16, 2024 – Tesla is actively lobbying its shareholders to approve two key proposals at the upcoming annual general meeting. The first proposal seeks approval for CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation package worth $56 billion (currently valued at approximately 405.44 billion Chinese yuan), while the second proposal aims to relocate Tesla’s incorporation from Delaware…
Mercedes-Benz to Forge Ahead with Pure Electric Vehicle Platforms
May 16, 2024 – Amidst recent rumors suggesting a reduction in investment towards electric vehicle (EV) platform research and development, as well as the abandonment of the planned MB.EA Large architecture, Mercedes-Benz has responded to Dongchedi, reassuring its commitment to electric transformation. The automaker stated, “Mercedes-Benz will not stop developing new pure electric vehicle architecture…
Apple in Talks to Revive ‘Apple Car’ Project with US Auto Startup
May 07, 2024 – Recently, supply chain rumors have emerged indicating that Apple is in discussions with a new car-making force in the United States to potentially revive its “Apple Car” project, which had previously been announced as suspended. This decision has garnered significant attention within the industry. Currently, Rivian is rumored to be the…
Jeep CEO Announces Upcoming Release of Gladiator 4xe Hybrid Model
May 06, 2024 – Recent news has announced that Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa declared the upcoming release of the Jeep Gladiator 4xe hybrid model next year, albeit without divulging further specifics about the vehicle. In light of Jeep’s recent introduction of the 2024 Wrangler 4xe, and considering that the “Gladiator” is essentially a pickup truck…
Tesla Tops Charts as Most Affordable Car Brand for Long-Term Maintenance in the US
April 23, 2024 – According to a report released by Consumer Reports last week, Tesla stands out as the most affordable automobile brand in terms of maintenance and repair costs over a ten-year period in the US. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has cited this report, emphasizing that Tesla vehicles have the lowest maintenance…