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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Toronto startup

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

European startups
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
#tesla
fromBenzinga
3 hours ago
Toronto startup

Gary Black Wants Tesla To Follow Apple's Footsteps To Boost Its FSD Subscriptions - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | China
2 days ago

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.
Toronto startup
fromBenzinga
3 hours ago

Gary Black Wants Tesla To Follow Apple's Footsteps To Boost Its FSD Subscriptions - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Gary Black hopes Tesla will adopt Apple's marketing strategy for its Full Self-Driving system to increase awareness and subscriptions.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
15 hours ago

Tesla broadens most-wanted Model Y to eight new markets

Tesla expands Model Y L availability to eight Asian markets, targeting family buyers with a focus on practicality and performance.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | China
2 days ago

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 hour ago

Polestar's Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Polestar 3 will be exclusively manufactured in South Carolina, ending Chinese production to avoid import tariffs and streamline operations.
Software development
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

ICE Foiled At Every Turn By One Vibe Coding Man In His Pickup Truck

Rafael Concepcion uses AI coding tools to create apps that empower immigrants against ICE activities, despite the risks to his personal life and career.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Jaguar EV owners frightened to drive their cars after fire safety warnings issued

Jaguar EV owners face fire safety risks due to thermal overload in batteries, affecting over 26,000 vehicles in the UK.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

DA Davidson Upgrades Rivian From Underperform - Here's What Still Has to Go Right

DA Davidson upgraded Rivian Automotive to Neutral from Underperform, citing valuation after a significant stock pullback.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
5 days ago

These car gadgets are worth every penny

Spring and summer are ideal for purchasing car gadgets to enhance road trips.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.
Cars
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Man Caught Sleeping Behind the Wheel While FSD Tesla Cruises the Streets After Decadent Feast of Wine and Pizza

A man was arrested for DUI after being found asleep in a Tesla on Full Self-Driving mode, highlighting the need for conscious drivers.
#byd
#baidu
#electric-vehicles
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

The EV Torch Has Passed: Rivian Just Outsold Ford In EV Sales

Rivian's EV sales increased by 20%, surpassing Ford's sales, which declined by 70% in the first quarter.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

This Is Why So Many EVs Are Getting Canceled

Manufacturers are rapidly canceling electric vehicle plans due to changing market conditions and the end of EV incentives.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
23 hours ago

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

The EV Torch Has Passed: Rivian Just Outsold Ford In EV Sales

Rivian's EV sales increased by 20%, surpassing Ford's sales, which declined by 70% in the first quarter.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

This Is Why So Many EVs Are Getting Canceled

Manufacturers are rapidly canceling electric vehicle plans due to changing market conditions and the end of EV incentives.
#lucid-motors
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Lucid Drops Near 52 Week Low On Ruined Prospects

Rising gas prices should boost EV attractiveness, yet Lucid's shares decline amid layoffs and significant losses.
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over seat belt defect

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded seat belt anchors, posing safety risks during collisions.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Cars

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts | TechCrunch

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Lucid Drops Near 52 Week Low On Ruined Prospects

Rising gas prices should boost EV attractiveness, yet Lucid's shares decline amid layoffs and significant losses.
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over seat belt defect

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded seat belt anchors, posing safety risks during collisions.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Cars

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts | TechCrunch

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Faulty Door Locks

Riordan couldn't get any of the doors to open, and none of the unlock buttons would activate. Per the Chronicle, Riordan eventually broke the window by repeatedly ramming a tree branch into the glass. He just sat there in flames with a rescuer pounding on the window, trying to get him out, Miller's attorney, Anthony Label, a partner at the Veen Firm, said regarding Miller.
SF parents
#ford
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
European startups

Ford Has Run Out Of Places To Go

Ford's global sales struggle, particularly in the EU and China, while US sales remain strong, heavily influenced by tariffs on Chinese EV imports.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Ford Has Run Out Of Places To Go

Ford's global sales struggle, particularly in the EU and China, while US sales remain strong, heavily influenced by tariffs on Chinese EV imports.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch

Lucid Group experienced a sales drop in Q1 2026 due to supplier quality issues, despite increased production and reaffirmed production goals for the year.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Mercedes-AMG Doesn't Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EV

Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT features a tri-motor system and customizable driving dynamics for enhanced performance and handling on ice.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
#rivian
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue | CBC News

A seatbelt status indicator that doesn't work correctly could create confusion. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Cars
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

'Chinese Cars Are Ready For Prime Time In America': Geely SUV Crushes Every U.S. Competitor In New Test

The Geely Galaxy M9 is a powerful plug-in hybrid SUV with impressive electric range and performance, ready to compete in the U.S. market.
#steer-by-wire
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Mercedes adds steer-by-wire - and a dang steering yoke - to the EQS

Mercedes-Benz introduces steer-by-wire technology in the refreshed EQS sedan, enhancing steering control with electronic systems.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

I Tried Mercedes' Futuristic New Steering Yoke. It's Better Than It Looks

Mercedes-Benz's steer-by-wire system in the EQS prototype offers a unique driving experience with variable steering ratios and innovative design.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Mercedes adds steer-by-wire - and a dang steering yoke - to the EQS

Mercedes-Benz introduces steer-by-wire technology in the refreshed EQS sedan, enhancing steering control with electronic systems.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

I Tried Mercedes' Futuristic New Steering Yoke. It's Better Than It Looks

Mercedes-Benz's steer-by-wire system in the EQS prototype offers a unique driving experience with variable steering ratios and innovative design.
Cars
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Lucid Recalls Thousands Of Gravity SUVs Over Rear Seatbelt Issue

Lucid is recalling over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to potentially dangerous issues with rear seatbelt anchors that may not be secured properly.
fromEngadget
5 days ago

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.
Toronto startup
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio's stock surged 5% after reporting its first-ever GAAP profit and record vehicle deliveries, showcasing significant operational momentum.
Cars
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
Cars
fromFortune
4 days ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Honda Prologue's $7,500 Price Cut Means There's No Better Time To Buy

Honda has slashed the price of the 2026 Prologue by $7,500 across the board, essentially replacing the lost tax incentive and making the crossover a much better deal among its peers.
Cars
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

A mass robotaxi outage in Wuhan raised safety concerns about driverless vehicles after over a hundred cars stopped mid-traffic due to a system malfunction.
Cars
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

I Just Hope We Can Bounce Back': GM's Prized EV Truck Factory Goes Dark Again

General Motors has idled its Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit due to declining demand for electric vehicles in the U.S.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

The Chevy Silverado EV Is A Great Truck. Here's Why This YouTuber Is Selling His

The Chevrolet Silverado EV offers excellent towing capabilities but suffers from service issues and high insurance costs, leading to owner dissatisfaction.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This Ford recall involves a feature you probably rely on every day

Ford recalls 254,640 vehicles due to potential rearview camera image issues affecting advanced driver assistance features.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Inside the fiery, deadly crashes involving the Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertrucks have been involved in at least five known fires resulting in four fatalities, prompting wrongful death lawsuits against the company despite only 60,000 units sold in two years.
Cars
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

My Self-Driving Car Crash

A Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode collided with a wall during a residential drive, injuring the driver and totaling the vehicle despite safety systems functioning as designed.
Cars
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Baby locked in Bay Area family's Cadillac EV after sudden 'faulty battery' shuts car down

A Cadillac Lyriq EV malfunctioned and trapped an infant inside for 30 minutes when all unlock methods failed, including key fobs and the mobile app.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Tesla hit with another lawsuit over 'defective' door handles

Certain 2014–2016 Tesla Model S flush electronic door handles routinely fail, causing entry problems and potential safety risks and prompting a class-action lawsuit.
#tesla-cybertruck
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

This Chevy Equinox EV Was Fine. Then It Dropped To 0% And Bricked

Tom Moloughney's Chevrolet Equinox EV unexpectedly bricked itself a few days ago, even though it had been running problem-free until then and it's only done around 9,500 miles since new. Tom posted a video on his channel, State of Charge, explaining what happened. He started up the Equinox after it had been sitting for about six days and it showed that it had 46% battery remaining.
Cars
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Cybercab 'breakdown' image likely is not what it seems

Tesla Cybercab is undergoing pre-production testing and was recently seen on a tow truck, highlighting routine development issues and the necessity of rigorous testing.
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