Day: December 6 2025

1.900 HP is Now the New Standard in Electric Hypercars - OtonomHaber
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1.900 HP Is Now the New Standard in Electric Hypercars

06/12/2025
In recent years, the supercar industry has entered the hypercar era, shifting its focus to absolute power, electrification, and extreme aerodynamics. In this new era, a single figure on paper has become a "ticket to the top club": the 1.900 horsepower (hp) threshold is now considered a standard for these elite machines. This, [...]
Subaru E-Outback, Off-Road Ready and Affordable Electric SUV - OtonomHaber
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Subaru E-Outback, the Off-Road Ready and Affordable Electric SUV

06/12/2025
Subaru has introduced its all-electric SUV model, which will be launched in Europe under the name E-Outback (the next-generation Trailseeker in the US). Subaru's main goal is to offer a modern electric vehicle that is both suitable for city life and ready for spontaneous nature getaways, while preserving the brand's nature-loving genes. This model is a sound strategy that carries the brand into the electric age without compromising its essence. [...]
Volkswagen and Disney Collaborate on Global Partnership: 'Wolfswagen' in Zootopia 2 - OtonomHaber
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Volkswagen and Disney Announce Global Collaboration: 'Wolfswagen' in Zootopia 2

06/12/2025
Volkswagen has launched a global partnership with Walt Disney Animation Studios for the upcoming Zootopia 2 movie. At the heart of this collaboration is a witty wordplay referencing Wolfsburg, the city where the brand's headquarters are located: Volkswagen models will appear in the film universe under the name "Wolfswagen." This clever joke is a compelling marketing ploy for the major studio partnership. [...]
Art on Wheels: Bentley Mulliner Dutch Masters Collection - OtonomHaber
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Art on Wheels: The Bentley Mulliner Dutch Masters Collection

06/12/2025
Bentley’s personalization unit, Mulliner, unveiled the Dutch Masters Collection in Amsterdam, comprising three one-of-a-kind Continental GT models inspired by renowned Dutch masters Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. This collection combines luxury and visual integrity by placing art at the heart of the car’s design language and “tuning.” Each car is unique, with only one paint finish. [...]
Ford Announces Escape Recall - OtonomHaber
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Ford Escape Recall

06/12/2025
Ford has initiated a new recall for approximately 108.762 Escape crossovers across the United States. The issue, identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is that the tailgate hinge cover is incorrectly secured, potentially detaching while the vehicle is in motion. This seemingly insignificant exterior trim piece could potentially detach while driving. [...]
Tesla Model Y Performance Delivery Delay - OtonomHaber
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Tesla Model Y Performance Delivery Delay

06/12/2025
In the US, December deliveries for some Tesla Model Y Performance buyers are being delayed due to the company's conflicting and unclear explanations. The reasons for the delay are being communicated to customers in different ways: some are told a lengthy software update is needed, lasting 24-48 hours, while others are told delivery is halted to verify if a safety-related hardware component was correctly installed at the factory. [...]
BMW iX3 and iDrive X: An Analysis of Safety, Practicality, and Digitalization - OtonomHaber
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BMW iX3 and iDrive X: Analyzing Safety, Practicality and Digitalization

06/12/2025
With the new iX3 model, BMW is eliminating almost all physical buttons from its controversial iDrive X interface, moving functions to a large central touchscreen. This minimalist approach means that even the iDrive rotary controller, a symbol of practicality for the brand for years, is becoming a thing of the past. This radical step by BMW raises the question of "buttons or screens?" within the company and among drivers. [...]
Totem GT Electric No. 16 Amelie: Sensory Luxury in Electric Driving - OtonomHaber
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Totem GT Electric No. 16 Amelie: Sensual Luxury in Electric Driving

06/12/2025
Italian boutique car manufacturer Totem Automobili has unveiled the Amelie, a bespoke model and the 16th example of its electric GT series. The Amelie stands out as a rare piece proving that electric cars can distinguish themselves not through technical specifications, but through sensory experience and craftsmanship. The car's design and details allude to Venice, the birthplace of the brand. [...]
GM Makes a Major Turnaround in Autonomous Driving: Cruise Program Closes - OtonomHaber
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GM Makes a Big Turn in Autonomous Driving: Cruise Program Shuts Down

06/12/2025
General Motors (GM) has decided to completely end its nine-year-long Cruise robotaxi program, following a massive investment of approximately $12,1 billion. With this radical change of course, the company is now redirecting its resources to autonomous driving technologies for mass-produced vehicles, particularly its existing semi-autonomous Super Cruise system. This move significantly impacts driverless taxi services. [...]