Smart Cars
Porsche’s Dual Strategy: Fuel and Hybrid Cayenne Models to Persist Post-2030
July 26, 2024 – Porsche has announced a strategic shift in its product lineup, revealing that its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, will continue to offer gasoline and hybrid variants beyond 2030. This decision underscores the company’s commitment to providing customers with a diverse range of powertrain options for the next decade. The German luxury automaker…
Stellantis CEO: We’re Ready to Take on Chinese Electric Vehicles in Europe
July 26, 2024 – Stellantis, the automotive giant, has declared its commitment to tackling the formidable impact of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) on the European market. At the opening ceremony of a new electric vehicle production line in Serbia, CEO Carlos Tavares stated, “We are poised to face the fierce challenge posed by Chinese automakers…
Musk Reaffirms: New Tesla Roadster to Enter Production Next Year After Seven-Year Wait
July 25, 2024 – After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally provided an update on the long-awaited new Tesla Roadster, confirming that the electric sports car is set to enter production next year. The news comes as a relief to many who had begun to doubt the vehicle’s arrival,…
BMW Introduces First-of-its-Kind AI-Driven Magnetic Resonance Vehicle Inspection System with 5-Second Results
July 20, 2024 – BMW has set up the world’s first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system designed specifically for automobiles in Hawaii, USA, utilizing AI to assist in detecting potential safety hazards in vehicles. Magnetic resonance imaging, commonly known as MRI, is a medical imaging technique that employs magnetic fields and radio waves generated by…
UK Resists EU Move, Refuses to Impose High Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars
July 20, 2024 – According to recent reports from British media, the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has stated that the country will not follow the European Union’s lead in imposing high tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. Reynolds, who is the newly appointed Labour minister, revealed that he had discussed the…
Tesla Raises Prices of Model S and Model X in the US by $2,000
July 20, 2024 – Tesla has recently announced an increase in the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States, with both models experiencing a hike of 2,000.Therevisedpricingisasfollows:theTeslaModelSAll−WheelDriveversionisnowpricedat74,990, while the Model S Plaid edition stands at 89,990.Similarly,theModelXAll−WheelDrivevariantcosts79,990, and the Model X Plaid version is priced at $94,990. In addition to…
Starbucks and Mercedes-Benz Collaborate on Electric Charging Stations for American Roads
July 18, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with Starbucks to install 400-kilowatt high-speed electric vehicle charging stations at 100 Starbucks locations along Interstate 5 on the West Coast of the United States. This initiative is part of the automaker’s global plan to establish 2000 charging hubs, with a total investment of $1 billion….
Porsche Bolsters Electric Macan Range with Rear-Wheel Drive and 4S Versions
July 17, 2024 – Porsche has officially commenced production of its first all-electric Macan in Germany, marking a significant milestone in the luxury carmaker’s electric vehicle journey. To cater to a broader consumer base, Porsche has recently unveiled two new variants of the electric Macan – a lighter rear-wheel-drive edition and a dual-motor 4S version….
Three Months After Layoffs, Tesla Launches Significant Hiring Initiative
July 17, 2024 – Tesla is in the process of hiring nearly 800 new employees, just three months after CEO Elon Musk issued the largest layoff order in the company’s history. According to Bloomberg’s analysis, new job postings have appeared on Tesla’s career page in recent weeks, ranging from artificial intelligence experts to service positions….
Tesla Faces Year-End Deadline to Resolve 4680 Battery Issues as Ordered by Musk
July 16, 2024 – Despite Elon Musk’s initial claims about the potential of the 4680 battery, the technology has faced challenges in meeting performance and production targets in 2023. This has led to the postponement of Tesla’s planned “$25,000 electric vehicle,” which has been repeatedly delayed and was shelved in February of this year. According…