Nvidia expands partnerships with Chinese automakers

On Monday, March 18, Nvidia announced plans to expand its partnerships with BYD and other Chinese automakers. The software company is collaborating with Chinese automakers, building self-driving vehicles with AI-augmented infotainment systems.  Nvidia announced that it will work closer with BYD, which has become one of the world’s top electric vehicle manufacturers. The top Chinese […]

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NTSB looking at Ford BlueCruise system following fatal accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating an accident that took place in Texas last month, after a Ford vehicle with BlueCruise crashed into a stopped vehicle on the highway, causing a fatality. On February 24, a Ford Mustang Mach-E going east on I-10 in San Antonio collided with a Honda CR-V that […]

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Volkswagen workers at Tennessee plant file to hold UAW election

Volkswagen workers at the automaker’s Tennessee factory have filed to hold a union election, as the United Auto Workers (UAW) continues its drive at multiple U.S. facilities. The UAW announced last month that a majority of workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, signed union cards. On Monday, the union shared a post on […]

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Tesla Summon to get major improvements, Autopark gets a new name

Tesla Summon and Autopark are set to gain major improvements next month, according to company CEO Elon Musk. Autopark is also getting a new name, Musk said, as it appears to be on its way to being called “Banish.” After Musk stated earlier this month that Tesla would have some “really cool stuff coming this […]

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Fisker pauses production, gains funding commitment amidst financial woes

Fisker will pause production of its electric vehicles (EVs) for six weeks, and the company also says it has received a financial commitment of up to $150 million amidst financial concerns. On Monday, the EV maker said it will sell convertible notes at a 10 percent discount to one of its existing investors, generating up […]

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Tesla Supercharger network opens to Rivian vehicles

Tesla’s Superchargers are now opening to Rivian vehicles, following the addition of Ford to the charging network just a few weeks ago. Last week, Rivian deployed software update 2024.07.02, with the release notes saying that Superchargers would soon be opening up to Rivian vehicles. On Monday, Rivian officially announced on X and in a press […]

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Elon Musk hints at two crazy features for new Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk confirmed the Tesla Roadster would include steer-by-wire in an interview with Don Lemon. Based on his wording, it also sounds like a modified Yoke could be on the way as well. Tesla has been teasing a new Roadster for several years, but Musk seems more willing than ever to commit to the vehicle’s […]

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Hertz CEO steps down following Tesla and EV debacle costs company big

Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr has decided to step down following the rental firm’s big bet on Tesla and other EVs went awry, as the debacle cost the company big. Hertz announced on Friday that Scherr would leave his post as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors on March 31. He will be […]

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Tesla Sweden speaks up five months into IF Metall’s strike

Tesla Sweden has mostly stayed quiet during trade union IF Metall’s strike. That is, at least, until recently, when Tesla Sweden Market Lead Jens Stark spoke with Dagens Industri about the electric vehicle maker’s current operations and the effects of IF Metall’s ongoing strike.  While some media reports have framed a narrative that is mostly centered on […]

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Tesla flexes Model Y achievements with Cybertruck in rolling advertisement

Tesla is using the Cybertruck to help flex the achievements of the Model Y in a towing advertisement campaign. The Cybertruck is pulling a Model Y encased in a glass box with the words “The Best-Selling Car in the World is Made in America” boldly displayed on the side. The strategy is one of the […]

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