OpenAI boss Sam Altman has tried to cancel his Tesla Roadster reservation, which has been running since 2018. The result: His money stays away for the time being. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Author: Golem Online News
Chip crisis: Nexperia stops exporting wafers to China
Despite the delivery problems at Nexperia, there have been no production stops at German car manufacturers so far. Now there is a risk of the conflict getting worse. (Business, policy) Go to Source
Porsche and tariffs: VW profits collapse by 58 percent
Customs duties and Porsche depreciation are tearing a billion-dollar hole in the Volkswagen Group’s balance sheet. The operating return drops to 2.3 percent. (VW, Lamborghini) Go to Source
Robotaxis: Waymo’s co-CEO believes in success even in the event of death
Even if a self-driving car caused a fatal accident, society would accept it, says Waymo’s co-CEO. (Waymo, car) Go to Source
Car: Profit at Mercedes-Benz falls by 50 percent
At least not as bad as Porsche: Mercedes-Benz is reporting a slump in profits and fewer vehicle sales. (Mercedes Benz, Electric car) Go to Source
Samsung: Smart refrigerator will show advertising starting next week
Some Samsung refrigerators have displays – and they will soon be showing advertising because the manufacturer has a new marketing idea. (household appliances, Amazon) Go to Source
Electric vehicles: Inductive charging highway in France is entering a new test phase
A 1.5 km long inductive highway is being tested south of Paris. Four vehicles will now show how well charging works while driving. (Truck, Electric car) Go to Source
Traveling too fast: Federal agency investigates Tesla’s Mad Max mode
Just back and already in the eyes of the authorities. The US traffic safety agency is investigating Tesla’s aggressive driving mode. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Sakura: Nissan is building a retractable solar roof into electric cars
Nissan presented the prototype of a small electric car equipped with a photovoltaic roof at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. (Nissan, Electric car) Go to Source
E-car: Leapmotor brings new variants of the C10
The Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor has announced that the C10 electric car will be available in new variants, including: a long-distance version to Germany. (car, Electric car) Go to Source