Tesla held liable in fatal Autopilot crash trial
A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla is partially responsible for a fatal Autopilot incident, prompting conflicting damage figures of $329 million in one account and $200 million in another. The verdict intensifies scrutiny over driver assistance technologies, leaving industry watchers both bemused and slightly shell-shocked.
Back to Top / Friday, August 1, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 11457 / 21 stories in 7 months
Tesla launches ride-hailing service in San Francisco with safety drivers
Tesla has rolled out its highly anticipated ride-hailing service in San Francisco, though the “robotaxi” still requires a human at the wheel. Critics note that the launch underscores the company’s continuing struggle to deliver true driverless technology while navigating regulatory and public safety expectations.
Back to Top / Thursday, July 31, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 11382 / 3 stories in 7 months
Ford’s planning a ‘Model T moment’ for EVs on August 11th
Emma Roth / theverge - Ford is preparing a major electric vehicle announcement that CEO Jim Farley calls a “Model T moment,” as reported earlier by InsideEVs. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Farley said the company will reveal plans to design and build a “breakthrough” EV…
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DJI's Amflow e-bikes are available to order in the US, but they don't come cheap
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - DJI's Amflow electric mountain bikes are now available to buy in the US, one full year after they made their way to European customers. These bikes include the company's proprietary and impressive Avinox drive system, which is built around a 1000W motor c…
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 11256 / 2 stories in 7 months
Tesla launches human-driven taxi service in Bay Area
Tesla has announced a limited public taxi service in the Bay Area and San Francisco using human-driven vehicles—a notable departure from its robotaxi ambitions. The move is a tactical experiment in expanding mobility while navigating stringent local regulations and testing new transportation models in a tech-savvy region.
Back to Top / Friday, July 25, 2025, 6:20 pm / permalink 10963 / 5 stories in 7 months
BMW Confirms It Has No Plans to Offer CarPlay Ultra
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - BMW has confirmed it will not support Apple's next-generation CarPlay Ultra platform in any of its upcoming vehicles. This is the first unequivocal public rejection of CarPlay Ultra by BMW since the system's announcement. The automaker had previously issu…
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Tesla’s Nightmare Continues As Musk Warns of “Rough Quarters”Ahead
Luc Olinga / gizmodo - Tesla posted a 16% profit drop and a 12% revenue slide as EV demand weakens, tax credits vanish, tariffs bite, and Musk admits the pain may last for quarters to come.
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EV charge point operator Electra secures €433M green loan, surpasses €1B in total funding
Cate Lawrence / tech - Ultra-fast electric vehicles charging company Electra has signed a green loan facility of up to €433 million to support its future growth. The transaction includes €283 million of committed facilitie...
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Tesla’s earnings hit a new low, with largest revenue drop in years
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - Tesla released its second quarter financial earnings today, offering the latest evidence of the damage Elon Musk’s political activities have done to his flagship company. Tesla said it earned $1.17 billion in net income on $22.5 billion in revenue. That’s…
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Tesla earnings preview hints at Q2 profitability and robotaxi hopes
Tesla is on the brink of its second-quarter earnings call, with early reports spotlighting a renewed push toward profitability and the further development of its robotaxi program. Even amid a sea of skeptics, the company appears determined to showcase innovation while defying naysayers in the competitive EV market.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 10761 / 2 stories in 7 months
GM Earnings Impacted by $1B Tariff Burden
General Motors’ shares dipped 7% despite a robust Q2 beat as the company grapples with a $1 billion tariff hit that promises even steeper challenges ahead. Investors are left to wonder if the trade tensions will continue to undermine an otherwise solid performance.
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Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers
Emma Roth / theverge - Honda has launched a new EV charging adapter that will allow its all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX to power up at over 23,500 Tesla Supercharger stations. The $225 adapter lets vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs use Tesla’s Nort…
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LA Nightclub Car Crash Injures Over 30
A car barreled into a crowded Los Angeles nightclub area, injuring over 30 people and sparking chaos outside the venue. Emergency responders scrambled to tend to the injured while investigators work to determine whether driver error or unforeseen vehicle issues set off this disturbing incident.
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Lucid Motors will roll out hands-free highway driving this month
Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - Lucid Motors joins the likes of Ford, General Motors, and Tesla in offering an advanced driver assistance system that allows for hands-free driving.
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 12:20 pm / permalink 10113 / 2 stories in 7 months
All Rivian models are about to get native Google Maps navigation
Chris Smith / bgr - If you drive a Rivian and want to use Google Maps navigation on the car’s main infotainment system, you should know the two companies just …The post All Rivian models are about to get native Google Maps navigation appeared first on BGR.
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Tesla’s Model Y debuts in India priced at a hefty $70,000 as the EV maker 'tests the waters'
cnbc - Experts told CNBC that Tesla will compete in the premium segment of the market with the likes of BMW, rather than with local EVs like those from Tata Motors.
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Tesla to officially launch in India with planned showroom opening
cnbc - Tesla has had its eye on India for a while, and the automaker has now stepped up efforts to launch locally.
Back to Top / Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 9868 / 3 stories in 7 months
Nissan feels the effect of US-China trade war
Jonathan M. Gitlin / arstechnica - The automaker will build fewer 3rd-gen Leafs and is postponing two US-made EVs.
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:20 am / permalink 9608 / 1 stories in 7 months
Tesla’s Numbers Are In, and They’re Not Good
Luc Olinga / gizmodo - The electric vehicle maker has posted its second straight quarter of declining deliveries this year, continuing to pay the price for Elon Musk's political turn.
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Tesla reports 14% decline in vehicle deliveries, marking second straight year-over-year drop
cnbc - Tesla reported another year-over-year decline in vehicle deliveries as the company faces increased competition from lower-cost rivals.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 9:20 am / permalink 9251 / 7 stories in 8 months