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Sony’s foray into the automotive industry is ripe for cynicism. Even the name Afeela elicits more eye rolls than serious facial expressions. However, here is why you should take it seriously.

Juniper Research reveals there will be more than 367 million connected vehicles in worldwide use by 2027, up from 192 million this year. This 91% growth will be driven by advances in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and the increasing capabilities of in-vehicle infotainment systems.

Slovakian battery maker InoBat announced on Monday it has signed declarations of intent with the Serbian government to build an EV battery factory in the Balkan country with a capacity of up to 32 gigawatt hours (GWh).

The companies will work together on a software platform, including the creation of a Digital Twin to try out cutting-edge AI capabilities virtually.

Tesla buyers will be able to purchase the “full self-driving” feature for $12,000 up until September 5th, but following the latest price increase, the software will cost five times as much as when it was first introduced (in January 2022) as a $3,000 add-on.

The first 200 street lamps have recently been installed by the authorities in the city’s outer neighborhoods, but they should shortly total 1,000.

The quality of electric vehicles has hit an all-time low, according to the latest survey by global market research firm J.D. Power. The chip shortage and supply chain crisis seem to be affecting not only vehicle price increases, but also their quality.

The strongest electric car in the world thus far debuted at this year’s New York Auto Show. The Austrian company DEUS Automobiles, which has only been in existence since 2020, has introduced its Vayanne model, which, as they say, is “the manifesto of the DEUS design lan-guage of symmetry and infinity that sculpts the car’s character”.

French automaker Peugeot is set to only launch electric cars in Europe from 2030, but will continue to offer cars with an internal combustion engine in certain parts of the world.

This morning, Mate Rimac teased a historic change for his company, and he wasn’t exaggerating because, besides the fact that he is taking over a company worth €500 million with a serious pedigree in the automotive world, he is creating a new company – Bugatti Rimac.