Cruise to start supervised Robotaxi tests in Phoenix, AZ

General Motors (GM) self-driving unit Cruise has announced that it would start testing its autonomous vehicles on public roads in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of its efforts to get back into the driverless robotaxi business. This time around, however, Cruise’s robotaxis will be supervised.   As noted by the self-driving unit, it has been mapping […]

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Tesla thanks authorities for efforts to protect Giga Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla has shared its appreciation to authorities for their help in keeping Giga Berlin-Brandenburg safe amidst last week’s “days of action” against the electric vehicle maker. Tensions flared up on Friday as activists attempted to break into Giga Berlin-Brandenburg’s premises, though authorities and Tesla itself have maintained that the Model Y production plant remained safe.  The protesters’ “days of action” against Tesla ended on Sunday, with a camp […]

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Leapmotor International begins operations to expand global electric vehicle sales starting September 2024

Leapmotor International’s EV product offering is considered complementary to Stellantis’ current technology and portfolio of iconic brands and will bring more affordable mobility solutions to global customers. Leveraging Stellantis distribution channel…

Tesla loses manufacturing director who oversaw Cybertruck ramp

Another key Tesla employee has announced his departure this week, marking the latest in recent staff restructuring at the electric vehicle (EV) giant. Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas Director of Manufacturing Engineering Renjie Zhu announced his departure in a LinkedIn post on Monday, after working with the company for five years in Texas and in China. Zhu […]

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Regulators open probe into Amazon self-driving unit Zoox after accidents

U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into the Amazon self-driving subsidiary Zoox, following reports of two separate accidents with the company’s vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation into the Zoox Automated Driving System (ADS), after the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) was notified of two incidents featuring Toyota Highlander […]

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