Smart Cars
Tesla Ordered to Pay Over $200M in Autopilot Crash Lawsuit; Musk Vows Appeal
August 2, 2025 – On August 1 locally, a jury in Florida, the United States, ruled that Tesla, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, should be partially liable for a fatal crash in 2019 involving a Model S equipped with its Autopilot system. The jury ordered the company to pay approximately $243 million in damages to…
Tesla Founder Rips Musk’s Priorities: Cheap Cars Scraped for “Ugly” Cybertruck and Autonomous Bets
July 31, 2025 – Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard has voiced his frustration over Elon Musk’s recent decision to scrap the company’s long-anticipated $25,000 electric vehicle (EV) project, while also launching a scathing critique of the Cybertruck’s controversial design. The shelved EV, originally envisioned as an entirely new entry-level model, was seen as a critical step…
Tesla’s Supercharger Diner: No Tips Needed, Company Covers the Cost
July 31, 2025 – Tesla’s newly – launched Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles made quite a splash in the catering industry since its opening last week, not only because of its unique positioning and business model but also due to a well – kept secret. In the United States, the traditional catering sector has a…
Nissan Warns of Widening Losses Amid Restructuring Costs and Trade Barriers
July 31, 2025 – Nissan Motor Co. is bracing for continued financial headwinds, citing high restructuring costs and uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policies as key drivers of projected losses. The automaker warned that its operating deficit for the April-September period could hit ¥180 billion ($1.2 billion), while declining to issue a full-year forecast for the…
BMW Group’s H1 2025 Net Profit Plummets 29% to €4 Billion
July 31, 2025 – BMW Group has just released its financial results for the first half of 2025, revealing a mixed performance. The German automotive giant reported sales revenue of €67.7 billion in the first six months of the year, marking an 8% decline compared to the same period last year. Net profit after tax…
GM Alerts U.S. Drivers: No Warranty Coverage for Faults from Missed OTA Updates
July 31, 2025 – According to a report from GM Authority on the 27th, General Motors (GM) is stepping up its digital transformation efforts, with a key focus on the new-generation electronic architecture known as Global B, also branded as the “Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP).” This system enables GM vehicles to receive over-the-air (OTA) updates,…
Mercedes-Benz Halts U.S. Orders for EQS/EQE EVs Amid Market Uncertainty
July 31, 2025 – German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has quietly halted new orders for several of its popular electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. market, citing shifting demand dynamics. According to a report by Automotive News, the company has discontinued accepting reservations for its electric EQS sedan, EQS SUV, EQE sedan, and EQE SUV, leaving…
Maserati Quattroporte to Embrace Plug – in Hybrid, Pure Electric Launch Postponed
July 31, 2025 – According to a recent report from Autocar, Maserati is seriously evaluating the introduction of plug – in hybrid powertrains into its vehicle lineup as a transitional step from traditional fuel – powered cars to fully electric vehicles. The new – generation plug – in hybrid version of the Quattroporte sedan is…
Tesla Robotaxi Unveils Mileage-Based Pricing: 11-Mile Ride Costs $13.70, Undercutting Uber
July 31, 2025 – Tesla has once again overhauled the pricing strategy for its Robotaxi service in Austin, marking the second major revision since the autonomous ride-hailing platform’s launch. The latest update introduces a dynamic pricing model tied to trip distance, replacing the previous flat-rate system that had undergone two iterations since June. When Robotaxi…
Tesla Model S/X: Europe Follows China in Offering Only Stock Vehicles
July 31, 2025 – Once the shining stars of Tesla’s electric vehicle lineup, the Model S and Model X have now seemingly been relegated to the sidelines in the company’s evolving strategy. Following a similar move in China earlier this year, Tesla has just stopped allowing European customers to order custom-built versions of these two…