Hacker News with Generative AI: Auto Industry

The war against headlight brightness (theringer.com)
The crusade against bright headlights has picked up speed in recent years, in large part due to a couple of Reddit nerds. Could they know what’s best for the auto industry better than the auto industry itself?

Auto Industry, Technology, Consumer Issues, Reddit

65 points by pavel_lishin 7 days ago | 70 comments

In 2025, German auto industry faces make-or-break year (dw.com)
The German auto industry was in crisis mode last year, amid stuttering sales of electric vehicles in Europe and falling demand for fossil-fuel-driven cars in China. Will it survive another year in the doldrums?

Auto Industry, Germany, Electric Vehicles, Economy

7 points by rntn 14 days ago | 1 comments

Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to be 3rd-largest automaker (cnbc.com)

Auto Industry, Business, Japan

15 points by doppp 26 days ago | 9 comments

Volkswagen Plans to Shift from Selling Cars to Offering 'Vehicles on Demand' (techdirt.com)

Auto Industry, Business Models, Mobility, Subscription Services

5 points by 8ig8 141 days ago | 2 comments

Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years amid high prices (apnews.com)

Auto Industry, Economics, Transportation, Consumer Trends

33 points by jawns 241 days ago | 50 comments

I Took a Trip to a BYD Dealership to See the Chinese Automaker Tesla Fears Most (theautopian.com)