Tesla is increasing prices of its electric cars after scaling back a store closure programme. The carmaker said the 3% price rise would not apply to the new mid-market Model 3. Earlier this month Tesla said it would close an unspecified number of stores to fund a cut in the price of the Model 3… Continue reading Tesla to raise prices worldwide
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Security holes found in smart car alarms
Media playback is unsupported on your device Security flaws in three specialist car alarms have left vehicles vulnerable to being stolen or hijacked, say researchers. The bugs were found in alarm apps by Clifford, Viper, and Pandora. The alarms are on three million vehicles. The security researchers exploited the bugs to activate car alarms, unlock… Continue reading Security holes found in smart car alarms
Google to sell car tech it fought Uber on
Google spin-off Waymo plans to sell the sensors it uses on its self-drive cars to other industries. The technology behind them was at the heart of legal action last year, with Google accusing taxi app company Uber of stealing trade secrets. In a blogpost, Waymo said it was targeting its Lidar (light detection and ranging)… Continue reading Google to sell car tech it fought Uber on
Uber ‘not liable’ for self-driving death
Uber will not face criminal charges for a fatal crash involving one of its self-driving cars. Prosecutors have ruled that the company is not criminally liable for the death of Elaine Herzberg, 49, who was struck as she crossed a road in Tempe, Arizona. The car’s back-up driver could still face criminal charges. A police… Continue reading Uber ‘not liable’ for self-driving death
World’s most expensive new car unveiled
French supercar maker Bugatti has unveiled the world’s most expensive new car, sold to an unnamed buyer for at least $11m (£9.5m) before tax. The exact price is not being revealed, but is thought to have overtaken the previous new car record – about £8-9m for a Rolls-Royce Sweptail. With engine power about 20 times… Continue reading World’s most expensive new car unveiled
Nissan ex-boss Ghosn released after 108 days
Media playback is unsupported on your device Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has left prison in Japan on bail, more than three months after being arrested. A Tokyo court made the surprise decision to allow his release on Tuesday, setting bail at 1bn yen (£6.8m; $8.9m). Mr Ghosn has been charged with financial misconduct and… Continue reading Nissan ex-boss Ghosn released after 108 days
Toyota and BMW warn on no-deal Brexit
Media playback is unsupported on your device Car giants Toyota and BMW have both warned a no-deal Brexit threatens the production of their cars in the UK. BMW told Sky News it could consider moving production of its Mini from the UK in a no-deal scenario. Separately, the head of Toyota’s European operations said a… Continue reading Toyota and BMW warn on no-deal Brexit
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn granted bail in Japan
The former boss of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, has been granted bail by a Tokyo court in a surprise decision. The court set bail at one billion yen (£6.8m; $8.9m) and Japanese media reports said he could be released as early as Tuesday. Mr Ghosn has been charged with financial misconduct but has consistently denied any… Continue reading Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn granted bail in Japan
BMW and Daimler invest €1bn in tech venture
BMW and Daimler have unveiled a joint venture to invest in new-generation services such as driverless vehicles, ride-hailing and parking services. The German firms are investing €1bn (£880m) in the project, which will also look into pay-per-use car schemes. The move comes as traditional manufacturers face competition from mobility services provided by Uber and other… Continue reading BMW and Daimler invest €1bn in tech venture
Ford warns of ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit
Ford has said a no-deal Brexit would be catastrophic for the firm’s manufacturing operations in the UK and that it would do “whatever is necessary” to protect its business. The comments come after a report the carmaker was stepping up preparations to move production out of the UK. Ford declined to comment directly on The… Continue reading Ford warns of ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit