Decoding Tesla’s New “Fully Autonomous” Car Video—and What It Isn’t Telling You

Luc Olinga / gizmodo - A new 30-minute video shows a Model Y driving itself from the factory to a customer’s home.

Back to Top / Saturday, June 28, 2025, 8:20 am / permalink 9048 / 6 stories in 8 months

Xiaomi SUV Order Surge Challenges Tesla Amid Soaring Demand

Xiaomi is turning heads by harnessing its tech pedigree into the automotive arena. Reuters reports bumper orders for its new electric SUV, while a Financial Times story highlights a staggering 200,000 orders in just three minutes. This surge not only signals strong consumer interest but also poses a direct challenge to Tesla’s market dominance.

Back to Top / Friday, June 27, 2025, 3:20 am / permalink 8968 / 5 stories in 8 months

Elon Musk reportedly fires Tesla’s top sales exec

Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - Omead Afshar, one of Musk's top lieutenants, is out after more than seven years at the company. He was recently elevated to a VP role in late 2024.

Back to Top / Thursday, June 26, 2025, 12:20 pm / permalink 8904 / 6 stories in 8 months

Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces pushback as Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and Renault opt out

techspot - Apple's push to expand its footprint inside car dashboards is facing mounting resistance from some of the world's top automakers, as the company's new CarPlay Ultra system navigates an uncertain road ahead. Three years after Apple first previewed its visi…

Back to Top / Thursday, June 26, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 8897 / 2 stories in 8 months

Car makers reject CarPlay Ultra as an Apple overreach

appleinsider - Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces a long road to becoming a widely-used feature, as car makers are pushing back on supporting Apple's system in favor of their own solutions.CarPlay Ultra on Aston Martin - Image credit AppleThe shift from CarPlay to CarPlay Ultr…

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US retail sales slump for second consecutive month amid weak auto sales

US retail sales have recorded a second consecutive monthly decline, with downturns notably linked to reduced automobile purchases and consumer pullback. Analysts warn that the slump reflects broader economic uncertainties and diminishing consumer spending, highlighting potential challenges ahead for the market.

Back to Top / Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:22 pm / permalink 8236 / 1 stories in 8 months

Everything we know about the 2026 Nissan Leaf

Chad Kirchner / arstechnica - Active thermal battery management and a NACS fast-charging port are new features.

Back to Top / Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 8:21 am / permalink 8190 / 7 stories in 8 months

Here’s Kia’s new small, affordable electric car: The 2026 EV4 sedan

Jonathan M. Gitlin / arstechnica - The sedan goes on sale in the US toward the end of this year.

Back to Top / Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 8065 / 2 stories in 8 months

Car sharing giant Zoomcar says hacker accessed personal data of 8.4 million users

Jagmeet Singh / techcrunch - The personal data includes customer names, phone numbers, and car registration numbers.

Back to Top / Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 8061 / 4 stories in 8 months

Apple CarPlay Gets ‘Liquid Glass’ Redesign, Widgets and More

Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - Apple unveiled updates for CarPlay as part of the broader iOS 26 reveal at WWDC 2025. CarPlay’s redesign aligns with the “Liquid Glass” UI, featuring a sleeker, glass-like design with translucent elements for a modern, cohesive look across Apple’s ecosyst…

Back to Top / Monday, June 9, 2025, 1:22 pm / permalink 7333 / 10 stories in 8 months

Volvo is introducing the first multi-adaptive seatbelt technology on the EX60 EV

Mariella Moon / engadget - Volvo has introduced a new seatbelt technology that can customize the protection it provides in real time. The "multi-adaptive safety belt" system, as the automaker is calling it, uses data input from both interior and exterior sensors to change protectio…

Back to Top / Thursday, June 5, 2025, 3:20 am / permalink 6861 / 3 stories in 9 months

Disney World’s ‘Piston Peak’ Cars Land Expansion Revealed

Disney has dropped the first map of its upcoming Cars-themed land, “Piston Peak,” slated as the crown jewel of Magic Kingdom’s largest expansion ever. The immersive preview stokes nostalgia while hinting at an experience packed with theming as big—and fast— as its ambitions.

Back to Top / Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 6625 / 2 stories in 9 months

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 First Drive Demonstrates Hyperspeed Engineering Excellence

Two independent reviews detail the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s high-performance capabilities during its first drive tests. Both accounts emphasize the vehicle’s innovative engineering and aggressive tuning, reinforcing Corvette’s reputation for pushing automotive boundaries with a blend of speed and precision.

Back to Top / Friday, May 30, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 6235 / 4 stories in 9 months

Tesla Faces European Sales Slump Amid Brand Turbulence

Tesla’s European market performance has taken a nosedive as the Model Y falls short in reviving sales—a decline attributed to intensifying competition and the fallout from high-profile political antics. Industry observers are left wondering if the EV giant can rekindle consumer trust amidst the turmoil.

Back to Top / Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:20 am / permalink 5748 / 10 stories in 9 months

Senate strips California of tougher auto emissions power

In a politically charged maneuver, Senate Republicans have effectively nullified California’s authority to enforce its high-pressure air pollution standards. Votes coming in at a narrow margin, the revocation not only erases the state’s right to impose stricter tailpipe rules but sends the measure directly to the president’s desk, leaving environmentalists bemused.

Back to Top / Thursday, May 22, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 5328 / 3 stories in 9 months

Volvo pioneers early integration of Google's Gemini in vehicles

Volvo is taking a bold step into the future as it becomes the first automaker to integrate Google's groundbreaking Gemini AI into its vehicles. Unveiled at a high-profile tech event, the move deepens Volvo’s partnership with Google, promising smarter in-car connectivity and an innovative driving experience—because why settle for ordinary when you can drive a genius?

Back to Top / Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:20 am / permalink 5138 / 3 stories in 9 months

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Makes a Bold Impression With Dual Reviews

Multiple reviews of Hyundai’s largest EV, the Ioniq 9, highlight its blend of spacious design, efficiency, and robust performance. Both assessments detail its American road-readiness and style appeal, pointing to the model’s significant impact on the three-row SUV market.

Back to Top / Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 5065 / 2 stories in 9 months

Apple CarPlay Ultra rolls out initially in Aston Martin models

Apple has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation CarPlay Ultra, launching exclusively in new Aston Martin models in the US and Canada. The upgrade promises enhanced in-car connectivity with a premium user interface, and although early availability is limited, it signals a broader future rollout.

Back to Top / Thursday, May 15, 2025, 8:20 am / permalink 4772 / 15 stories in 9 months

GM Launches Breakthrough Manganese‐Rich Battery for Cheaper EVs

General Motors has unveiled advanced lithium manganese–rich battery technology designed to extend electric vehicle range while lowering costs. The breakthrough, developed with LG, promises up to 400‐mile range and safer, energy‐dense cells, positioning GM ahead in the race for affordable and efficient EVs.

Back to Top / Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 4599 / 4 stories in 9 months

Tesla Axes Cybertruck Range Extender, Refunds Deposits

Tesla has officially canceled its $16,000 Cybertruck range extender project amid ongoing criticisms about battery performance promises. The automaker confirmed the decision via customer emails, promising full refunds on deposits, and leaving observers both relieved and amused by yet another twist in its unconventional product saga.

Back to Top / Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 4299 / 3 stories in 9 months