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InsideEVs
3 days ago
Cars

Lucid CEO Criticizes Tesla, Says It's 'Losing Its Way'

The electric vehicle industry is evolving with traditional automakers catching up to Tesla, while internal challenges might be slowing down Tesla's progress. [ more ]
The Verge
1 week ago
Cars

Hyundai is "doubling down" on EVs despite sales slowdown, CEO says

Hyundai is doubling down on its EV investment despite a slump in electric vehicle sales. [ more ]
InsideEVs
1 week ago
Cars

A Tesla Can Be Built Like A Lego Set. A Legacy Car, Not So Much: Teardown Experts

Tesla's success is not only due to marketing but also the hard work of engineers and designers in making their electric vehicles efficient and cost-effective. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Cars

A week with the Chevy Blazer EV shows things to love-but also painful flaws

GM has resolved production issues with Ultium-based electric vehicles, including Blazer EV's reintroduction at a lower price point. [ more ]
InsideEVs
2 weeks ago
Cars

Forget Chinese EVs. Biden's Tariffs Will Hit The Cheapest Tesla Model 3.

The 100% tax on Chinese EVs has stirred attention, but increased tariffs on EV battery imports will have a more significant and immediate impact on the U.S. EV landscape. [ more ]
InsideEVs
2 weeks ago
Cars

Electric Toyota Hilux Pickup Production To Start In 2025

Toyota's electric Hilux, primarily for the local market, might not have a large battery to maintain its load-carrying capacity. [ more ]
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#elon-musk
InsideEVs
5 days ago
Cars

The First Tesla Cybertruck Dashcam Videos Are In, And It's All Hate

The Tesla Cybertruck garners attention, but also faces vandalism and negative reactions due to its unique design and controversial nature. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Cars

Apple to scrap electric car project, much to Elon Musk's delight

Apple Inc. shifts focus to artificial intelligence and winds down electric car project.
Elon Musk celebrates Apple's decision with a tweet about the natural state of car companies. [ more ]
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InsideEVs
1 week ago
Cars

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Is A Lot To Ask At $96,000

Electric pickup truck engineers face challenges balancing vehicle weight, aerodynamics, and convincing traditional truck owners to go electric. [ more ]
#tesla
Creative Bloq
1 week ago
Graphic design

Car owners are venting about their least favourite design details

Car design details can evoke strong emotions with both positive and negative responses. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 month ago
Cars

Tesla receives permission to trade emission credits in South Korea

Tesla has been granted permission to sell automotive emission credits in South Korea, opening up a new revenue stream. [ more ]
InsideEVs
1 month ago
Tech industry

'Hardcore' New Tesla Layoffs Leave You Wondering What Tesla Even Is Anymore

Tesla surprised the industry by letting go of its Supercharging team, including 500 employees, despite opening its charging network to other automakers. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Cars

Elon Musk meets China's No 2 official in Beijing

Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in an unannounced visit, amid Chinese carmakers showcasing rival electric vehicles at the Beijing Motor Show. [ more ]
Intelligencer
2 months ago
Tech industry

Apple, Tesla, and the Dying Dream of Self-Driving Cars

Apple's car project, Titan, ended abruptly due to vague plans, executive skepticism, industry trends, and inability to make the car work. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Cars

Apple parks electric car project

Apple shifts focus from electric cars to AI division
Tech giants like Apple and Tesla shifting investments to AI and hybrids [ more ]
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Defector
1 week ago
Cars

Have You Seen A Cybertruck Yet? | Defector

The author reflects on their early fascination with cars and how childhood behaviors can sometimes hint at future career paths. [ more ]
InsideEVs
2 weeks ago
Cars

Pint-Sized VinFast VF3 EV Lands Record Orders Despite Measly 130-Mile Range

The VinFast VF3 electric vehicle received a record number of pre-orders in Vietnam, showcasing strong initial market interest. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Cars

China aim for its carmakers to use 25% local chips by 2025

Chinese car manufacturers aim to increase domestically produced chip usage to 25% by 2025, incentivized through a credit system. [ more ]
#market-disruption
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Forget EVs: Why Bedrock Materials is targeting gas-powered cars for its first sodium-ion batteries | TechCrunch

Spencer Gore's startup, Bedrock Materials, focuses on developing sodium-ion batteries for traditional 12-volt lead-acid automotive batteries before transitioning to EV batteries. [ more ]
The Drum
1 month ago
Marketing

If they don't change gears, there's a Nokia moment coming for auto brands

Brands need to adapt to societal transformation or risk being left behind.
Chinese automakers like BYD are challenging traditional automotive giants like Volkswagen and BMW. [ more ]
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#general-motors
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Cars

Detroit killed the sedan. We may all live to regret it

The end of the Chevrolet Malibu marks the cessation of sedans by GM in the U.S., reflecting the industry trend towards SUVs and pickups. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Cars

The Chevy Malibu Was So Uncool It Was Cool

General Motors is discontinuing the Chevrolet Malibu model to focus on SUVs and electric cars. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Cars

G.M. Will Retire the Chevrolet Malibu to Make More Electric Cars

General Motors is discontinuing production of the Chevrolet Malibu due to declining sedan sales in favor of SUVs and pickups. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Cars

Android Automotive goes mainstream: A review of GM's new infotainment system

Android Automotive, Google's operating system for cars, has historically been pretty niche, and only a handful of high-profile cars like the Polestar 2 have used it.Now, though, Android Automotive is going mainstream, and we're starting to see some of the biggest car manufacturers roll out Google's operating system across entire lineups.
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The Verge
3 weeks ago
Cars

Beyond Volvo: Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath on carving a unique EV identity

Polestar is evolving under Geely's ownership, aiming for affordability and distinctiveness in the EV market. [ more ]
#collaboration
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Data science

Update from eSync Alliance accelerates software-defined vehicle roadmap | Computer Weekly

eSync Alliance updates OTA specification to drive collaboration in automotive industry. [ more ]
Exchangewire
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Crimtan Partners with Autovia & Haymarket to Create Highly Sought-After Dashboard for Auto Industry

Programmatic and data solution experts Crimtan has announced a partnership with Autovia and Haymarket to give car sellers in-depth access to customer car buying intent signals from 2 out of 3 prospective car buyers.This collaboration comes as the 2023 car market continues its dramatic recovery, with data from the partnership showing a remarkable 73% increase in intent-to-buy from March alone within the industry.
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Createsend
1 month ago
Business

Logistics Report: Canada's Railroads Face Strike Threat; Brazil's Embraer Plots a Bigger Jet

U.S. factory activity contracted in April, job openings decrease, Chinese EV makers saw higher sales, European carmakers lagged, Kraft Heinz sales fell, severe tornado hits Dollar Tree distribution center. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
JavaScript

Ola Kallenius on EVs and CarPlay

The shift towards all-EV vehicles is approaching, despite revised timelines, accompanied by challenges. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
DevOps

Linux is now an option for safety-minded software defined vehicle developers

Software-defined vehicles are a growing trend in the automotive industry, leading to fewer domain controllers for different vehicle functions. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Cars

Chinese EV makers won't get subsidies from Mexico after US pressure

The United States has successfully pressured Mexico to not offer incentives to Chinese automakers like BYD for establishing manufacturing operations in North America. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Embedded World 2024: Micron unveils platforms to power in-vehicle AI | Computer Weekly

Micron Technology has qualified automotive-grade memory and storage solutions for Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis.
The collaboration aims to build next-generation intelligent vehicles powered by artificial intelligence, enhancing customer engagement and service-based business models. [ more ]
#electric-cars
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Cars

Opinion | The Cars of the Future Are Boring

Electric-car optimism at an inflection point
Electric cars facing challenges beyond cost and infrastructure [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Cars

How Cupra made an electric hot hatch alternative to the Volkswagen ID.3

Recently, we reviewed Audi's RS e-tron GT, a handsome four-door electric vehicle that, while closely related to the Porsche Taycan, still manages to feel quite distinctive to drive.As I detailed in that article, the practice of sharing common platforms or architectures has been a fact of life in the automotive industry for decades.
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Cars

Global car sales to hit 70.4 million units in 2024, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Global car sales expected to increase by 3.6% year-over-year but still remain below pre-pandemic levels.
New car prices have risen significantly in the past five years, contributing to stable revenue for the automotive industry. [ more ]
Createsend
2 months ago
World news

Logistics Report: Shifting Flights for Packages; Bridge Disaster Roils Insurance Rates

Federal officials aim for two-person train crews on freight railroads
U.S. factory activity shows positive growth in March [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Data science

Larry Magid: New Tesla offers lower price, upgraded tech

The new 2024 Tesla Model 3 offers greater range, comfort, and luxury compared to previous models.
The starting price for the new Tesla Model 3 is significantly lower than the average price of new cars, making it an attractive option. [ more ]
#infiniti
Design Milk
2 months ago
Design

Kaoru Tanaka's Disguise for the INFINITI QX80

Automakers use camouflaged wraps for upcoming vehicle models to test them in real-world environments without revealing too much.
INFINITI's use of eye-catching camouflage for their flagship QX80 is part of an advertising campaign promoting their new design language. [ more ]
Design Milk
4 months ago
Web design

INFINITI's Vision Qe Concept Is a Soaring Gesture of Flight + Flow

The INFINITI Vision Qe concept represents a shift towards digital explorations in the automotive industry.
The design team used a new 'phy-gital' process to transform digital renders into physical concept models. [ more ]
Design Milk
4 months ago
Web design

INFINITI's Vision Qe Concept Is a Soaring Gesture of Flight + Flow

The INFINITI Vision Qe concept represents a shift towards digital explorations in the automotive industry.
The design team used a new 'phy-gital' process to transform digital renders into physical concept models. [ more ]
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago
Web design

Legendary Italian designer Marcello Gandini known for Lamborghini and Lancia Stratos Zero dies aged 85 - Yanko Design

Marcello Gandini, an iconic car designer, passed away at 85, leaving behind timeless works like Lamborghini Countach and BMW Garmisch.
Gandini was known for his innovative designs, including the iconic scissor doors, wedge-shaped outlines, and collaborations with various car manufacturers. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

6 ways AI and big data are transforming the auto industry

AI and big data integration enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, and maintenance processes.
Predictive and preventative maintenance using AI and big data lead to proactive vehicle health monitoring and cost savings. [ more ]
Social Media Explorer
2 months ago
Marketing

Cruising to Conversions Maximizing Car Shipping Leads for Profitability - Social Media Explorer

Quality car shipping leads are crucial for business success.
Strategies for lead conversion include targeted marketing and streamlined processes. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Cars

Apple blew $10 billion on failed car project, considered buying Tesla

Apple spent $1 billion yearly on failed car project
Late Steve Jobs considered Apple entering automotive industry [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Cars

European crash tester says carmakers must bring back physical controls

Euro NCAP pushing for physical controls for key functions in cars by 2026
Safety concerns over industry-wide overuse of touchscreens in vehicles [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
Cars

Me & My Car: Tracy man gave Restomod '39 Ford Cabriolet to his mom

Ford Motor Co. in 1939 underwent major styling changes influenced by Edsel Ford, introducing the Standard and Deluxe series.
Ford's 1939 models showcased improvements like hydraulic brakes, discontinued rumble seat, and sealed-beam headlights, while the Deluxe used a flathead V8 engine. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Drivers be warned, your car's AI maintenance advice could be wrong 65% of the time

$2.5 billion spent on unnecessary car repairs due to faulty AI technology
Misdiagnosis is a recurring theme leading to increased repair costs by AI-based tools [ more ]
www.yankodesign.com
3 months ago
Design

Top 10 E-Scooters That Are Designed To Transform & Improve Urban Commuting

E-scooters are becoming popular in the automotive industry for their sleek design and ease of use.
These scooters are eco-friendly and help reduce fossil-fuel consumption. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Design

10 Best Automotives That Automotive Fanatics Need To Take For A Spin In 2024 - Yanko Design

The Ford Mini Bronco is a futuristic car designed to redefine the off-road segment.
The Palladio concept yacht is ultra-light and features a futuristic design. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 months ago
Graphic design

3DMakerPro Mole 3D Scanner review: Great accuracy, even better tracking

The 3DMakerpro Mole 3D scanner has a competitive price and strong features, with a single-frame accuracy of 0.05mm.
It is suitable for the 3D printing and automotive industries, with the ability to scan medium-sized objects like car doors. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Cars

America's faultiest cars REVEALED in DailyMail.com analysis

Ford topped the list of carmakers with the most recalls in 2023.
Faulty brakes were the top reason for recalls in 2023, affecting 8.6 million vehicles. [ more ]
resund Startups
4 months ago
Business intelligence

Monterro Acquires Majority Stake in AG Analytics to Boost European Expansion in Automotive AI

Monterro has acquired a majority stake in AG Analytics, an AI platform for the automotive industry, to accelerate their expansion across Europe.
AG Analytics' AI-powered platform automates and tailors customer interactions for car dealers and workshops, enhancing customer loyalty and revenue. [ more ]
#advertising
Defector
4 months ago
Digital life

The Cult Of The New Is Why Everything Feels So Old | Defector

Clients often dictate the features that ad agencies highlight in their ads, regardless of agency recommendations.
Shiny objects and flashy features in car ads are meant to attract customers, even if they are not practical or commonly used. [ more ]
Eurasia Review
1 year ago
Marketing

Yes, Layoffs Are Bad For Your Brand

Mass layoffs are common in Western society.Downsizing or "rightsizing" is typically seen as a way to reduce payroll costs and improve efficiency, although it obviously comes at a price - often financial, health-based and psychological - for employees, both those who stay and those who go.But the costs go further than that, new research suggests.
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ComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
Cars

Software-defined vehicles market to be worth over $700bn by 2034 | Computer Weekly

The software-defined vehicle (SDV) market is projected to have a 35% CAGR in automotive software-related revenue by 2034, worth over $700bn annually.
SDVs require a constant cellular connection, touch-enabled screens, powerful compute systems, third-party apps, and in-vehicle payments for added features and convenience. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 months ago
Design

Successful Side Hustle Leads to $225M Auto Design Business | Entrepreneur

Tom Humble started his side hustle E.C.D. Auto Design after gaining valuable experience in the automotive industry.
Entrepreneurship appealed to him because it allowed him the creative freedom to build something unique and deliver exceptional products. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Faith

Intel named most faith-friendly company

The REDI Index uses a variety of measures to assess a company's friendliness toward religion and belief.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Intel Corporation is the most faith-friendly workplace in the country according to this year's ranking of large companies by the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.
#effectively
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Lib Dems warn of car theft epidemic' under Tories

The Conservatives are overseeing a car theft epidemic, the Liberal Democrats have warned, as the party claimed that around four in five car thefts went unsolved last year.Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said that criminals are being allowed to act with impunity, as he hit out at the Government's crime record just a day before the local elections.
www.gsmarena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung announces 1.4nm chip roadmap, production capacity expansion

Today Samsung announced its future plans in the chip manufacturing business.
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 @PatentBuddy1 year ago
How thieves steal cars using vehicle CAN bus • The Register
Theregister
1 year ago
Cars

How thieves steal cars using vehicle CAN bus

Automotive security experts say they have uncovered a method of car theft relying on direct access to the vehicle's system bus via a smart headlamp's wiring.It all started when a Toyota RAV4 belonging to one of the tech gurus suffered suspicious damage to the front wing and headlight housing, and was eventually successfully stolen.
#people
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

More than two-thirds of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules survey

More than two-thirds of UK car owners believe a proposed relaxation of MOT rules would put lives in danger, a new survey suggests.Some 67% of respondents to a poll commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) opposed extending the time before new cars, motorbikes and vans need their first MOT, due to safety concerns.
Digiday
1 year ago
Marketing

As TikTok becomes a search engine, big ticket retailers, including car dealerships, reap the benefits

Jesse Cannon-Wallace doesn't have a TikTok strategy.Still, Cannon-Wallace, who works as asalesperson at Mercedes Benz of Atlanta Northeast, has been able to amass more than 120,000 followers on the platform via organic posts documenting test drives, how-to tutorials and product features for the dealership's fleet.
Digiday
1 year ago
Online marketing

Quarterly ad spending recap: Green shoots of ad spending growth will take time to bloom

Advertising is becoming more of a priority in the boardroom - for real time this time.It's an oft-touted claim whenever times get tough: CEOs who continue to advertise during downturns end up on top.Few CFOs buy into this viewpoint, however.Instead, they tend to cut advertising first during these moments because it's a variable cost that can be quickly halted.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Introducing Crash Course: Elon Musk vs. the Twitterverse

(Artwork: Jaclyn Kessler/Bloomberg)Subscribe to Crash Course on the iHeartRadio appSubscribe to Crash Course on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to Crash Course on Spotify
Today is the debut of a new Bloomberg Opinion podcast, Crash Course, produced in a partnership with iHeart Media Inc., about business, political and social disruption - and what we can learn from those collisions.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Top 10 automotive designs of September 2022 - Yanko Design

We've been seeing a torrential and exciting downpour of automotive designs at Yanko Design in September 2022.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Mental health

Almost half of jobseeker recipients unable to work full-time due to sickness or disability

Near record levels of people on the jobseeker payment are sick or have a disability, with more than 350,000 people on the dole now unable to work full-time.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

The McLaren P1 supercar designer created the world's safest baby car seat with carbon fiber and 14 impact sensors - Yanko Design

For parents and guardians traveling in cars with babies and young kids, they would of course want the best and the safest baby car seats for their charges.While there are a lot of options in the market, apparently, safety regulations have not been updated since the year 2000.That doesn't mean designers and manufacturers haven't been keeping up to date with all the newest technology to make these car seats safer and now we will be getting what is probably the safest and most technologically advanced product in the market.
#years
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Man wins National Lottery after swapping shift at work

A worker scooped 500,000 on the lottery after swapping to an early shift so he could attend a hospital appointment.Jeff Etherington, who works as a machine setter for the automotive industry, said he can't help thinking it's fate.The 65-year-old, from Harlow in Essex, bought his winning Thunderball lucky dip ticket at Sainsbury's in Harlow on January 11, after attending a meeting about his knee replacement.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

James May among those to remember rally star Ken Block after death aged 55

Former Top Gear presenter James May has remembered his hilarious days out with American rally driver Ken Block, who has died in a snowmobile accident at the age of 55.Block competed in the World Rally Championship and was named Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005.It's with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today, Block's team Hoonigan Racing said in an Instagram post.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ex-Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to true talent and friend' Ken Block

Former Top Gear presenter Matt LeBlanc has paid tribute to American rally driver Ken Block as a true talent and friend taken far too soon following his death at the age of 55.Block, who competed in the World Rally Championship and was named Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005, died in a snowmobile accident in Utah on Monday.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Top 10 automotive designs of October 2022 - Yanko Design

We've been seeing a torrential and exciting downpour of automotive designs at Yanko Design in October 2022.Each automotive was innovative, bringing to us something we had never seen nor experienced before.From killer speed to dashing good looks, to impenetrable safety standards, every automotive we featured at YD broke some design barrier for us, and hopefully, they did the same for you as well.
Futurism
1 year ago
Cars

New App Rents a Whole Electric Car for $500 Per Month

It's no secret that it's hard to get your hands on an electric vehicle these days.
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Harvard Business Review
1 year ago
Business

How Smaller Companies Can Bring Manufacturing Closer to Home

As companies re-shore production operations to the developed world they need to invest in automation.This is often unfeasible for small to medium sized companies.Production-as-a-Service offers a model in which these companies can contract with independent factory operators to provide production services on an as-needed basis.
#performance
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Sleek automotive designs of November 2022 that speed lovers will drool over - Yanko Design

We've been seeing a torrential and exciting downpour of automotive designs at Yanko Design in November 2022.Each automotive was innovative, bringing to us something we had never seen nor experienced before.From killer speed to dashing good looks, to impenetrable safety standards, every automotive we featured at YD broke some design barrier for us, and hopefully, they did the same for you as well.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

BMW-inspired automotives designed to get the hearts of speed lovers thumping - Yanko Design

Companies like BMW, Audi, and Mercedez-Benz have reached iconic status when it comes to luxury Automotives!Their cars are specimens of ingenious design backed by menacing speed.
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Theregister
1 year ago
Cars

US car industry leads the world in cuts over chip shortages

As the chip shortage rolls on, automakers are still hitting the brakes on production, cutting 180,000 vehicles from production worldwide this week alone.
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