Tesla ‘recall’ – fixed by Software Update – makes its way to China Tesla will “recall” 1.68 million vehicles built from October 2020 to July 2024 in China, although they will not need physical servicing and will be repaired through an Over-the-Air Software Update that the car will automatically download and apply to remedy the…
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Waymo expands driverless ride-hailing again around SF and LA
Waymo expands driverless ride-hailing again around SF and LA Waymo has once again announced plans to expand its driverless ride-hailing services in California, after expanding multiple times this year. In a press release shared on Tuesday, Waymo announced that it’s expanding the Waymo One service to the San Francisco Peninsula for the first time, with…
U.S. may ban Chinese software in self-driving, connected vehicles
U.S. may ban Chinese software in self-driving, connected vehicles The U.S. may place a ban on Chinese software in self-driving and connected vehicles, with the Biden administration expected to propose such rules in the coming weeks. According to a report from Reuters citing sources briefed on the matter, the U.S. Commerce Department is looking to…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Races Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: Not What You’d Expect
One of these has a lot more horsepower, but numbers aren’t everything. Can Hyundai’s EV hot rod take down Tesla’s best?
EVs May Get Cheaper Than Gas Cars As Early As Next Year. Here’s Why
With plummeting battery costs and rapidly advancing technology, electric cars will soon reach a breakeven point with ICE cars.
Cruise wants its self-driving tech to be a ‘role model driver’
Cruise wants its self-driving tech to be a ‘role model driver’ General Motors (GM) self-driving subsidiary Cruise has been looking to re-launch driverless taxi services since an accident last October, and one executive has recently highlighted the company’s approach to making its software drive like a “role model driver.” During the Automated Road Transportation Symposium…
Mercedes gets approval for Level 4 self-driving tests in China
Mercedes gets approval for Level 4 self-driving tests in China Mercedes-Benz has received approval in China to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles on certain roadways, ahead of Tesla’s plans to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) this year. The automaker announced the approval from officials in Beijing over the weekend, letting them test Level 4 autonomous…
Elon Musk sends Tucker Carlson a Tesla Cybertruck to review
Elon Musk sends Tucker Carlson a Tesla Cybertruck to review Elon Musk sent a Tesla Cybertruck to former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson, as detailed in a review of the electric vehicle (EV) from Carlson’s social media channels this week. Carlson released the video with the Cybertruck on his YouTube and X channels on Monday,…
Tesla launches trials of faster charging at select Superchargers
Tesla launches trials of faster charging at select Superchargers Tesla has begun trials of faster charging speeds at select Supercharger stations, as highlighted by one owner and later confirmed by an engineer from the company over the weekend. On Sunday evening, X user TesLatino was charging his Cybertruck at a Supercharger station in Los Gatos,…
Tesla China’s EV sales increase 15% YOY
Tesla China’s EV sales increase 15% YOY According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla China electric vehicle (EV) sales increased by 15.3% to 74,117 units in July 2024, compared to the same month last year. Tesla China’s Model 3 and Model Y deliveries were up by 4.4% last month compared to June 2024. …