This is Tesla’s ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi
Tesla boss Elon Musk has just unveiled a prototype of the automaker’s long-awaited robotaxi......»»
Tesla’s biggest EV rival is planning a factory in North America
Producing cars in Mexico would make it cheaper for BYD to sell cars in the US. Enlarge / BYD does most of its manufacturing in China, but that is rapidly changing. (credit: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Chin.....»»
Tesla tries a winter discount for Model Y in cooling U.S. EV market
Tesla is offering $1,000 off until March in the U.S. and Puerto Rico "since most people don't love to buy cars in the middle of winter," CEO Elon Musk says......»»
Stellantis will finally adopt Tesla-style fast charger plug
The Dodge and Ram owner is adopting J3400 for DC charging. Enlarge / Stellantis' EV offerings in the US are few and far between. (credit: Stellantis) The North American electric vehicle fast charging plug war is over, b.....»»
Tesla tries a winter discount for Model Y in cooling EV market
Tesla is offering $1,000 off until March "since most people don't love to buy cars in the middle of winter," CEO Elon Musk says......»»
San Francisco Waymo arson sparks fresh debate on self-driving cars
A crowd attacked a Waymo robotaxi when it drove toward revelers in San Francisco celebrating the first day of Chinese New Year......»»
Dawn Project"s anti-Tesla Super Bowl ad falls flat with NTSB
A tech billionaire drew a rebuke from the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday after using the federal safety organization's logo in an anti-Tesla Super Bowl ad without permission......»»
Stellantis to adopt Tesla charging ports starting with 2026 EVs
Stellantis is among the last major automakers to agree to follow the North American Charging Standard, which allows EV owners to access Tesla Superchargers......»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Waymo robotaxi attacked and set on fire in San Francisco
Investigators are trying to determine what prompted a crowd in San Francisco to attack a Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco on Saturday night......»»
Tesla adopts UWB connectivity on iPhone to improve Phone Key performance
Tesla now supports the iPhone’s Ultra Wideband chip for improved Phone Key performance, at least on some cars. Apple started including the Ultra Wideband chip with the iPhone 11, allowing for better nearby interaction between an iPhone and other de.....»»
Tesla rakes in $9 billion from carmakers failing to sell enough EVs
Tesla Inc. continues to cash in on other carmakers needing help to meet emissions standards, keeping up a lucrative business the company thought would fade away......»»
Tesla"s Ultra Wideband update improves how you unlock cars with an iPhone
Tesla owners will soon find unlocking their electric car will be easier using their iPhone, with the car maker rolling out Ultra-Wideband support that will improve the mobile app experience.TeslaThe 2024.2.3 update for Tesla vehicles introduces suppo.....»»
Rookie Rivian comes out on top for owner satisfaction in Consumer Reports survey
Rivian's R1T and R1S outscored Tesla in the Consumer Reports survey. Rivian also topped Mini, BMW and Porsche. Least favorite brands included Infiniti and VW......»»
Rookie Rivian comes out on top for EV satisfaction in Consumer Reports survey
Rivian's R1T and R1S outscored Tesla in the Consumer Reports survey. Rivian also topped Mini, BMW and Porsche. Least favorite brands included Infiniti and VW......»»
GM hires Kurt Kelty, formerly of Tesla, to lead automaker"s EV battery strategy
Kurt Kelty will be tasked with leading GM's overall approach to EV batteries, including sourcing raw materials and investing in and commercializing battery technology......»»
Don’t wear Apple Vision Pro while piloting a self-driving Tesla, officials warn
Social media stunts with Teslas inspire real warnings that seem straight out of sci-fi. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Apple / Benj Edwards) The recent launch of the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has inspired a.....»»
Tesla asks which jobs are critical, stoking layoff fears
Tesla Inc. staff are bracing for potential job cuts after managers were asked to affirm whether each of their employees’ positions is critical......»»
Tesla"s German plant produced 6,000 cars in a week, report says
Tesla said a two-week production stop, due to parts shortages caused by attacks in the Red Sea, had not impacted the plant's pace of ramping up output......»»
Rivian to present R2 crossover to compete with Tesla Model Y at March event
EV maker Rivian will present its R2 platform as it seeks to become a mass-market brand, with a launch pegged for 2026......»»
Hertz swings to $348 million loss after EV fleet rethink
The drop into the red follows the company’s decision to offload 20,000 Tesla EVs, about one-third of its electric fleet, saying it lost money renting them out......»»