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This is Tesla’s ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi

Tesla boss Elon Musk has just unveiled a prototype of the automaker’s long-awaited robotaxi......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrends16 hr. 51 min. ago

Uber to bring robotaxis to its ridesharing app via Cruise deal

Ridesharing giant Uber and autonomous car specialist Cruise are teaming up to offer robotaxi rides in the near future......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Uber to bring robotaxis to its ridesharing app via Criuise deal

Ridesharing giant Uber and autonomous-car specialist Cruise are teaming up to offer robotaxi rides from as early as next year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Ford dials back EV spending in costly pivot

Ford will now focus its efforts on hybrids as well as a flexible EV platform from a team led by former Tesla engineers. That will underpin a midsize pickup in 2027......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Xiaomi, eyeing Europe, will swallow EV losses to join Tesla in big leagues

Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun has pledged to invest $10 billion to make EVs as the company aims to become one of the world’s top five automakers.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Feds’ probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall

Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Fed’s probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall

Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Ford, VW could face fines for missing EU"s 2025 CO2 goals amid EV market slowdown

Geely and Tesla are below their EU-mandated targets. Toyota is the closest to reaching its goal, while Ford and VW Group face the biggest gap, according to a study......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Fiery Tesla Semi crash in California draws NTSB probe

The Tesla Semi ran off the road on Interstate 80 near Emigrant Gap, Calif., around 3 a.m. Aug. 19. No one was injured, but the vehicle caught fire and ignited nearby brush, closing the freeway in both directions for several hours......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Tesla issuing new recall for 9,100 Model Xs over trim issue

Tesla is issuing a new recall for 9,100 Model Xs over a trim issue......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Tesla has released a cheaper Model 3 — and I really hope it comes to the U.S.

Tesla has taken the wraps off of a cheaper Model 3, but for now, it's only available in Mexico. That's a shame -- I really hope the vehicle makes it to the U.S......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Texas judge who bought Tesla stock won’t recuse himself from X v. Media Matters

Judge dismisses Tesla/X link, accuses Media Matters of seeking "backdoor recusal." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SimpleImages) A federal judge who bought more than $15,000 worth of Tesla stock has rejected a motion tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Some Tesla customers complain they got dirty Cybertrucks

After reservation holders waited more than two years longer than promised, some Cybertrucks have been delivered with dirt, mud and spots on the stainless-steel body......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 18th, 2024

Chinese robotaxi provider WeRide cleared in Calif. to test with passengers

WeRide has 12 active vehicles and will operate in San Jose and nearby areas, state regulators said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Federal investigation of Tesla suspension failure ends with recommendation

There have been hundreds of Tesla Model S and Model X front suspension failures. Enlarge / For years, Tesla used front suspension fore links that can fail in use. (credit: Jasper Juinen/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Na.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Federal Tesla suspension failure investigation ends with recommendation

There have been hundreds of Tesla Model S and Model X front suspension failures. Enlarge / For years, Tesla used front suspension fore links that can fail in use. (credit: Jasper Juinen/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Na.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

NHTSA closes preliminary evaluation of front suspension failure in Tesla vehicles

Safety agency said it closed the investigation as no instance showed that a failure of the part prevented the ability to control the vehicle in testing and reported instances of failure......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Elon Musk went judge shopping in ad lawsuit and didn’t get the judge he wanted

Judge who had stock in Tesla and Unilever drops X case over alleged ad boycott. Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Win McNamee ).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Elon Musk’s preferred judge recuses himself from X’s case against advertisers

Judge who had stock in Tesla and Unilever drops X case over alleged ad boycott. Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Win McNamee ).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

The cheapest Tesla Cybertruck is $99,990; promised $60K model canceled

When the Cybertruck debuted in 2019 it was supposed to start at $39,900. Enlarge / The Cybertruck remains a divisive vehicle. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) When Tesla CEO Elon Musk first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Elon Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for U.S. benefits

Tesla continues to lobby the U.S. and state governments for benefits championed by the Democratic Party. It also collects billions of dollars a year selling "regulatory credits.".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024