Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people

Transportation The in-dash Sphera receiver uses virtualization to create convincing Atmos without needing to purchase a Cadillac. The in-dash Sphera receiver uses virtualization to create convincing Atmos without needing to purchase a Cadillac. by John Higgins Jan 8, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over… Continue reading Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people

Toyota was the top-selling domestic EV brand in Japan for the first time

Toyota is the largest automaker in Japan, but for the first time, it finally overtook Nissan as the top-selling domestic EV brand. Toyota takes over as Japan’s top domestic EV brand Wait, Toyota is actually selling electric vehicles? That’s right. For the first time, Toyota became top dog in Japan’s domestic electric vehicle market. According… Continue reading Toyota was the top-selling domestic EV brand in Japan for the first time

Are Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s days numbered?

Is Tesla preparing to pull the plug on domestic production in Germany? It might sound crazy for a factory that just opened a few years ago, but when you look at the abysmal sales numbers in Europe and combine them with the latest threats from management against the union, the writing might be on the wall. For months, we… Continue reading Are Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s days numbered?

Elon Musk moves goalpost again: admits Tesla needs 10 billion miles for ‘safe unsupervised’ FSD

We are barely a week into 2026, and we are already seeing a significant shift in the narrative regarding Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) timeline. After missing yet another high-profile deadline to achieve unsupervised autonomy by the “end of the year” in 2025, Elon Musk has now dropped a new metric that explains a lot —… Continue reading Elon Musk moves goalpost again: admits Tesla needs 10 billion miles for ‘safe unsupervised’ FSD

US Congress introduces ‘SAFE Exit Act’ targeting Tesla door handles after claiming 15 deaths

A new bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives today that specifically targets the design of electric vehicle door handles, with the sponsor explicitly calling out Tesla and Elon Musk. The bill, dubbed the “Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act,” aims to force automakers to install easy-to-find manual releases in case… Continue reading US Congress introduces ‘SAFE Exit Act’ targeting Tesla door handles after claiming 15 deaths

GM to record $7.1 billion in fourth-quarter charges due to EV pullback, China restructuring 

GM Hummer EV production in Detroit. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors DETROIT – General Motors said Thursday it will record $7.1 billion in special charges for the fourth quarter of last year related to its pullback in electric vehicles and restructuring efforts in China. The Detroit automaker said in a public filing that… Continue reading GM to record $7.1 billion in fourth-quarter charges due to EV pullback, China restructuring 

Used vehicle pricing expected to increase 2% in 2026, a historically stable rate

Ford Mustangs at a used car dealership in Montebello, California, May 5, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — Prices of used vehicles are expected to rise this year but at a historically stable rate, according to auto data and insights firm Cox Automotive. Cox on Thursday forecast that wholesale prices… Continue reading Used vehicle pricing expected to increase 2% in 2026, a historically stable rate

Ford enters race to offer eyes-off driving tech, starting with $30,000 EV in 2028

Jim Farley, president and chief executive officer of Ford, speaks at the Ford Motor Co.’s Kentucky Truck Plant to launch the 2025 Ford Expedition, in Louisville, Kentucky, April 30, 2025. Carolyn Kaster | AP Ford Motor plans to introduce eyes-off driving technology on an upcoming $30,000 all-electric vehicle in 2028, the Detroit automaker announced Wednesday.… Continue reading Ford enters race to offer eyes-off driving tech, starting with $30,000 EV in 2028

German Manager Magazine: DAX record: What investors can learn from the 25,000-point high004637

manager Login Unlock article now Always one insight ahead. With manager+ you get access to this and all content on manager-magazin.de and in the app Buy now Your payment options: Paypal Visas Mastercard Apple Pay Google Pay Easy payment. Can be canceled at any time. Restore iTunes subscription manager+ is processed through your iTunes account… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: DAX record: What investors can learn from the 25,000-point high004637

German Manager Magazine: Sturmtief Elli: VW stops production in Emden on Friday004637

Because of the expected storm Elli, VW is suspending production in Emden on Friday. Both shifts would be canceled and the production lines would be stopped for a day, a spokesman confirmed upon request. The “Nordwest-Zeitung” had previously reported. A day of rest that was actually planned for the end of January in Emden was… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Sturmtief Elli: VW stops production in Emden on Friday004637