Tesla has seen its annual sales decline for the first time in a long time. But does this mean the beginning of the end for the electric vehicle pioneer? Let's take a look at what the numbers say and why China plays a key role in the company's future
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Tesla has officially unveiled the redesigned Tesla Model Y 2025 (Juniper) in China, which brings numerous improvements and design changes similar to those of last year's Model 3 refresh.
In politics, economics, and even art, everything is allowed – from manipulation to bold promises that sound like science fiction movie scripts. Trump's announcements and "shocks" often resemble the techniques of Elon Musk, who, with the promise of colonizing Mars, not only created a technological empire, but also forced us to believe in the impossible. But this is nothing new. Throughout history, many leaders have set seemingly absurd demands – and then achieved or even exceeded them.
Electric cars are the future, but only under one condition – that they become affordable and practical. So why are car manufacturers still creating "half-baked" solutions that frustrate users? And why are they talking about "another" car, thereby killing e-mobility? Why do users want a real electric car!
After the success of the SU7, Xiaomi announces a new electric SUV – the YU7. With a design reminiscent of the Ferrari Purosangue and McLaren-style headlights, the YU7 promises more than just technology at an affordable price. If Xiaomi corrects the defects in materials, Porsche has a serious problem.
City streets will soon be filled with taxis of the future - Cybercab. With a battery that promises a range of 400 km, induction charging in two hours and a revolutionary steering-less design, this two-seater will redefine how we travel around cities. And what is the best? The price will be below 30,000 euros. These are the alleged Cybercab specs.
Do you still remember brands like Nokia and Blackberry? Maybe a Motorola? These were the most popular brands of so-called GSM phones, which quickly disappeared from the world scene with the arrival of the touch-screen smartphone - the iPhone. A similar, almost identical story is happening in the automotive industry, but this time the reason for the change will not be electrification or replacement of the energy source in cars. Cars will become a new product category due to a different type of technology. Due to this technological revolution, some car brands will simply disappear. Let's see why most European car brands will disappear by 2035.
Epic duel - BMW M3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Performance. In the world of motoring, comparisons are rarely just about numbers. It's about philosophy, feeling and - hand on heart - also a little bit of prejudice. The BMW M3, a gasoline legend with decades of tradition, and the Tesla Model 3 Performance, an electric rebel redefining the future, found themselves in a head-to-head duel. Who wins? It depends on what convinces you - the roar of the engine or the silence of the electricity. At Hagerty, they embarked on a serious test that goes beyond typical measurements. It's not just about speed and horsepower, but also about which car convinces the heart and soul more. The results? As you will see, both cars are phenomenal - in their own way.
Is Tesla light years ahead of the rest? What's more, what does this mean for the future of autonomous vehicles, where Tesla cars are already collecting invaluable driving data? You are invited to ride into the future, which is already happening.
Volkswagen, once a symbol of the German auto industry, is struggling to keep pace with the global market today, mainly due to failures in electric vehicles (EVs) and declining sales in the key Chinese market. The company, which includes brands such as Audi, Porsche and Skoda, has been facing financial challenges that have forced it to take dramatic cost-cutting measures.
When European drivers were still clinging to diesels and motoring journalists didn't sense the coming revolution, Elon Musk and China were already planning the cars of the future - with only a third of the parts. Is a poor understanding of technology to blame for the decline of the European car industry? Let's see why the EU car industry is in decline.
Tesla stock is currently on a selloff due to a number of different factors, but its future growth is virtually assured. The key is this: Tesla was never just about electric cars - from the very beginning there was something bigger behind it. Artificial intelligence. Yes, you heard that right. So get ready for a wild ride through Elon Musk's "brain". This is my financial advice in 2024!