Smart Cars
Tesla Model S Plaid Prototype Unveiled: Aiming to Shatter Nürburgring’s Four-Door Speed Record
June 9, 2025 – Car enthusiasts were treated to a sneak peek today as automotive media outlet CarBuzz unveiled a set of exclusive spy shots capturing the 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid undergoing rigorous testing at the famed Nürburgring circuit. Clad in camouflage both at the front and rear, the test vehicle revealed several notable…
Alef Flying Car, Backed by Musk, Set to Roll Out Production This Year-End with $300K Price Tag
June 9, 2025 – Alef Aeronautics, a flying car startup backed by Elon Musk, has announced that it is accelerating the production of pre-production models for what it claims to be the “first genuine flying car.” This vehicle, which combines a multi-rotor flying mechanism with a car’s body and wheels, is entirely powered by electricity….
Maserati Denies Sale by Stellantis, Eyes New CEO for Turnaround
June 9, 2025 – Several brands under Stellantis, including the iconic luxury marque Maserati, are currently grappling with significant hurdles. In 2023, Maserati witnessed a dramatic slump in sales, plummeting to just 11,300 units, nearly a 50% drop from previous figures. For a luxury brand with a storied heritage, such a performance is far from…
Tesla Surpasses Mercedes & BMW, Claims Top Spot on South Korea’s Imported Car Sales Chart in May
June 9, 2025 – Tesla has firmly held its position among the top five imported car brands in the South Korean market since August last year. At one point, it even climbed to the third spot. However, it has consistently lagged behind the two German luxury automotive giants, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. According to data released…
Tesla’s 8 Millionth EV Rolls Off Berlin Gigafactory Line
June 7, 2025 – Tesla has just announced a significant production milestone: the 8 millionth electric vehicle has rolled off the assembly line at its Giga Berlin facility. The vehicle in question is none other than the globally best – selling Model Y. Looking back at Tesla’s production journey, the company reached its first major…
Volkswagen Embraces EV Revolution: All Future Electric Cars to Be Built on Rivian R2 Tech
June 7, 2025 – A significant milestone has been reached in the ongoing $5 billion software partnership between Rivian and the Volkswagen Group, as revealed by motor1 today. The platform technology set to be utilized in Rivian’s next-generation SUV is poised to become the digital backbone for all future electric vehicles (EVs) across Volkswagen’s brand…
UK April Car Production Plunges to 70-Year Low with Just 59,203 Units
June 6, 2025 – British automotive production has plummeted to its lowest level in seven decades this April, largely due to holiday scheduling conflicts and uncertainties surrounding tariffs, as reported by motor1 today. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK produced a mere 59,203 vehicles last month, marking…
Stellantis Shifts Smart Cockpit to Android After Failed Amazon ‘Home-Car Ecosystem’ Venture
May 30 2025 – In a recent development, the collaboration between Stellantis and Amazon for the SmartCockpit initiative has officially concluded, although both companies will maintain their partnership in other areas. Stellantis has confirmed it will continue utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and will retain Alexa functionality in some of its current vehicle models. Sources…
Stellantis Appoints New Chief After Six-Month Search to Fill Top Auto Leadership Role
May 29 2025 – After a rigorous six-month search process, European automotive giant Stellantis Group has finally found its new leader. The company announced in Amsterdam on May 28 local time that Antonio Filosa, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of the Americas region (covering both North and South America) and the Group’s Chief…
Volvo Cars Slashes 3,000 Jobs to Tackle Cost Pressures and Trade Tariff Woes
May 27 2025 – Volvo Cars, the Swedish automaker under the ownership of China’s Geely Holding Group, unveiled on Monday a significant workforce reduction as part of a restructuring initiative announced last month. The company plans to slash 3,000 jobs, predominantly affecting white-collar positions, amidst a backdrop of escalating costs, sluggish demand for electric vehicles,…