Tesla’s radar-less cars investigated by NHTSA after complaints spike
Tesla's safety camera system has a real problem with false positives. Enlarge / Tesla's camera-only approach to driver assistance keeps landing it in trouble. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Tesla) Tesla is facing a new headache this.....»»
Lucid teases midsize model for 2026; says Gravity EV will use Tesla"s NACS plug next year
Lucid's three-row Gravity crossover will use Tesla's NACS plug next year while its lower-cost midsize model will target the Tesla Model Y in 2026, CEO Peter Rawlinson tells Automotive News......»»
NHTSA investigates mysterious fires in Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator
The Office of Defects Investigation is assessing the need for a recall that could affect more than 780,000 vehicles......»»
Study finds tire abrasion particles threaten fresh water habitats
A research team led by Prof. Dr. Markus Pfenninger from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center Frankfurt (SBiK-F) has investigated the effects of tire-abrasion particles on freshwater ecosystems......»»
Lucid teases "midsize" model for 2026; says Gravity EV will use Tesla"s NACS plug next year
Lucid's three-row Gravity crossover will use Tesla's NACS plug next year while its lower-cost 'midsize' model will target the Tesla Model Y in 2026, CEO Peter Rawlinson tells Automotive News......»»
Tesla told Autopilot trainers to ignore ‘no turn on red" signs, report says
A former worker at a Tesla data annotation center said the company wanted its cars to ‘drive like a human would, not a robot that's just following the rules.'.....»»
Rivian joins Tesla and Lucid with fresh referral programs
Rivian's new rewards program offers a $750 credit and six months of free charging to the Rivian owner making the referral and to the buyer of a new R1T pickup or R1S crossover, the company said......»»
Software glitch plagues more than 1.2 million Ram 1500s, triggers NHTSA recall
Problems with the electronic stability control system in 2019-24 model year Rams cause them to fail federal safety standards, increasing crash risks......»»
UK Anti-Tampering Laws Threaten Classic Cars
UK Anti-Tampering Laws Threaten Classic Cars.....»»
New breed of used-car dealer caters to the fast and furious generation
Legal imports of 25-year-old cars from Japan and Europe have grown from fewer than 300 in 2009 to around 20,000 per year. A new breed of used-car dealer is catering to the fast and furious generation......»»
Fish kill results in about 24,000 dead fish in Baltimore"s Inner Harbor
Maryland officials investigated a fish kill on Sept 04 in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, after about 24,000 dead fish were observed between the Rusty Scupper and the Maryland Science Center, as well as near Piers 5 and 6......»»
NHTSA ends probe involving 1.3 million GM vehicles
Investigations began following reports of faulty seat belt cables detaching and increasing injury risks......»»
ChatGPT gives Volkswagen cars the smarts to talk to you all day long
VW releases ChatGPT-powered voice assistant for most models......»»
For a young child, the first day in day-care center opens the door to a new world
A study at the Department of Education, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has investigated the contribution of young children beginning in early childhood education and care (ECEC) during their first days in the new environment. The findings showed.....»»
Hyundai updates Ioniq 5 with bigger battery, Tesla-style port
There's also an off-road focused variant called the Ioniq 5 XRT. Enlarge / The lifted, rugged, off-road version-of-normal trend has come to the Ioniq 5 with the new XLT. (credit: Hyundai) The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of ou.....»»
U.S. agency reports 28th Takata air bag inflator death since 2009
NHTSA has reported the 28th Takata air bag inflator death since 2009 and over the past decade, more than 100 million vehicles fitted with the inflators have been recalled worldwide......»»
Tesla plans six-seat Model Y, production slated for 2025 in China, report says
The addition of a six-seater variant underscores pressure in China from domestic rivals such as Nio and Zeekr......»»
Exploring peptide clumping for improved drug and material solutions
Scientists from China have investigated how short peptide chains aggregate together in order to deepen our understanding of the process which is crucial for drug stability and material development......»»
Tesla readies robotaxi reveal at California Warner Bros. studio, report says
Tesla is targeting a reveal of its robotaxi at Warner Bros. Discovery's movie studio in the Los Angeles area, sources told Bloomberg......»»
What’s new in September 2024: 8 upcoming games to check out
From Astro Bot to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, there are a lot of games launching this month that you should keep on your radar......»»
JP Clausen brings auto, tech experience to GM manufacturing
JP Clausen, who previously worked for Tesla, Google and Lego, joined GM in April to succeed the retiring Gerald Johnson executive vice president of global manufacturing and sustainability......»»